European Union:

Trump and Xi meet in Beijing while the EU watches — sidelined from a deal that could reshape global trade at Europe's expense.

Nawrocki challenges the EU Green Deal by calling an unprecedented national referendum on climate policy in Poland.

EU-US trade talks advance but fall short of a final deal, as Brussels pushes negotiations to May 19 under growing pressure from Washington.

European academics warn that the EU affordable housing plan risks deepening the very crisis it claims to solve.

Montenegro moves closer to EU membership as Brussels greenlights accession treaty talks, with Montenegro set to join the bloc by 2028.

MEP Christophe Grudler calls for stricter “Made in Europe” rules to protect EU strategic industries from unfair foreign competition.

Zelenskyy calls for Ukraine’s full EU membership and rejects any symbolic or partial form of European integration.

Sánchez warns that the EU failure to sanction Israel undermines its credibility in defending Ukraine and upholding international law.

EU ministers rejected suspending the EU and Israel trade deal, while keeping talks open on settlement goods and the war in Gaza.

Vote manipulation in Bulgaria returns as the country heads into snap elections amid concern over disinformation and electoral integrity.