Britain rejoining the Pan Euro Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks according to the new EU trade chief

The EU has chosen PriceWaterhouseCoopers and a Slovak software company to develop a 9 million euro ($9.4 million) joint purchasing platform for critical minerals and energy, according to a European Commission source and a document seen by Reuters.

The EU said on Tuesday it plans to set up a one billion euro ($1 billion) "reserve" for European farmers that might be negatively impacted by a trade deal with Latin America's Mercosur.

The crypto industry wanted regulation, and now they have it – with the EU’s MiCA. You would think this will be embraced at first glance. But No. The MiCA regulations have caused the crypto industry sleepless nights.

Europe is braced for significant economic challenges under Trump's presidency, including its car industry, energy supply, and the euro's devaluation, alongside the potential for resurging inflation.

The euro, near its weakest level in two years, faces mounting risks from Trump’s tariff plans, diverging Fed-ECB policies, and geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts warn parity with the dollar could return by early 2025.

The European Union on Tuesday announced a 60 million euro ($62 million) support package for Lebanon's armed forces, as the crisis-hit country seeks to implement a fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah.

German vice-chancellor Robert Habeck says that Germany and EU are ready for possible tarrifs imposed by US and Donald Trump since presidency

Under the new regulations only compliant stablecoins can be used as trading pairs in regulated markets, the report said.

"Today, we deliver €3 billion to Ukraine, the 1st payment of the EU part of the G7 loan. Giving Ukraine the financial power to continue fighting for its freedom – and prevail," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on social media platform X.

The euro area annual consumer inflation rate for December was confirmed at 2.4%, its highest level since July, according to a second reading released Friday. Headline inflation accelerated from 2.2% in November, Eurostat data showed.

The phrase ‘at ease’ takes on new meaning as Ireland has decided to accept that its Defence Forces should be part of the EU Working Time Directive