European Union /tags/european-union European Union en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:54:37 GMT EU Commission chief talks with Brazil about stalled trade deal /americas/2023-06-13/eu-commission-chief-talks-with-brazil-about-stalled-trade-deal European Comission President Ursula von der Leyen has met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a bid to get a free trade deal moving again. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:54:37 GMT /americas/2023-06-13/eu-commission-chief-talks-with-brazil-about-stalled-trade-deal Associated Press Weeks before EU and Latin American joint summit, trade deal remains elusive /americas/2023-05-26/weeks-before-eu-and-latin-american-joint-summit-trade-deal-remains-elusive The European Union and the Mercosur group of Latin American nations are still struggling to bridge the last difference before they can reach final agreement on a long-delayed trade deal. Fri, 26 May 2023 20:45:49 GMT /americas/2023-05-26/weeks-before-eu-and-latin-american-joint-summit-trade-deal-remains-elusive Raf Casert Italy's government is in turmoil. Here's how it got there — and what's next /news/2022-07-25/italys-government-is-in-turmoil-heres-how-it-got-there-and-whats-next Mario Draghi helped restore the country's influence and reputation. With his resignation as prime minister, stability in Italy and the rest of Europe is unclear. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:26:37 GMT /news/2022-07-25/italys-government-is-in-turmoil-heres-how-it-got-there-and-whats-next Juliana Kim Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts European leaders, welcomes more U.S. weapons /news/2022-06-16/ukraines-zelenskyy-hosts-european-leaders-welcomes-more-u-s-weapons Ukraine says it urgently needs the heavy artillery to counter Russia on the battlefield. Also, President Zelenskyy is looking for additional support as the leaders of Germany, France and Italy visit. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:19:08 GMT /news/2022-06-16/ukraines-zelenskyy-hosts-european-leaders-welcomes-more-u-s-weapons Greg Myre, Julian Hayda, Fatma Tanis The EU will block most Russian oil imports as Hungary's Orbán fights off a total ban /news/2022-05-30/the-eu-will-block-most-russian-oil-imports-as-hungarys-orban-fights-off-a-total-ban Pipeline deliveries, which are critical to Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, won't be affected by the ban. The much more complicated issue of Russian natural gas remains unresolved. Tue, 31 May 2022 10:09:27 GMT /news/2022-05-30/the-eu-will-block-most-russian-oil-imports-as-hungarys-orban-fights-off-a-total-ban The Associated Press Ahead of this week's EU summit, France and Germany urge Putin to meet Zelenskyy /news/2022-05-30/ahead-of-this-weeks-eu-summit-france-and-germany-urge-putin-to-meet-zelenskyy The EU will meet Monday to discuss how to handle the ongoing conflict as Russia intensifies its efforts to capture Severodonetsk, the largest eastern city that remains in Ukrainian hands. Mon, 30 May 2022 14:00:00 GMT /news/2022-05-30/ahead-of-this-weeks-eu-summit-france-and-germany-urge-putin-to-meet-zelenskyy Becky Sullivan What Europe's ban of Russian oil could mean for energy markets — and your gas prices /news/2022-05-05/what-europes-ban-of-russian-oil-could-mean-for-energy-markets-and-your-gas-prices The EU ban on Russian oil imports will likely lead to higher crude and gasoline prices, further upending energy markets. Thu, 05 May 2022 14:58:40 GMT /news/2022-05-05/what-europes-ban-of-russian-oil-could-mean-for-energy-markets-and-your-gas-prices Brittany Cronin EU leader calls for Russian oil ban in new set of sanctions /news/2022-05-04/eu-leader-calls-for-russian-oil-ban-in-new-set-of-sanctions The EU chief concedes that that getting all 27 member countries — some of them highly dependent on Russia for energy supplies — to agree on oil sanctions will be extremely difficult. Wed, 04 May 2022 11:58:50 GMT /news/2022-05-04/eu-leader-calls-for-russian-oil-ban-in-new-set-of-sanctions The Associated Press What Russia cutting off energy to Poland and Bulgaria means for the world /2022-04-28/what-russia-cutting-off-energy-to-poland-and-bulgaria-means-for-the-world It was seen as a way for Russia to prop up its currency and retaliate for Western sanctions, but it could cause global energy prices to spike. One analyst sees it as a warning to the rest of Europe. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:54:29 GMT /2022-04-28/what-russia-cutting-off-energy-to-poland-and-bulgaria-means-for-the-world Joe Hernandez, Jackie Northam, Joanna Kakissis Ukraine top of agenda as China, EU prepare to meet at summit /2022-04-01/ukraine-top-of-agenda-as-china-eu-prepare-to-meet-at-summit The European Union is seeking China's assurances that it won't assist Russia in circumventing economic sanctions for invading Ukraine and cooperation on ending the war at today's virtual meeting. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:24:06 GMT /2022-04-01/ukraine-top-of-agenda-as-china-eu-prepare-to-meet-at-summit The Associated Press