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EU hails 'leap forward' in ties with Russia's ally Armenia

EU hails 'leap forward' in ties with Russia's ally Armenia

The EU and Armenia laid the groundwork for closer ties at a summit in Yerevan Tuesday, marking another step in the former Soviet nation's cautious pivot away from Russia and towards Brussels. European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president Antonio Costa held talks with

Allies jolted on defence as Trump pulls troops from Germany

Allies jolted on defence as Trump pulls troops from Germany

America's NATO allies put a brave face Monday on a US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, but warned it was proof Europe needs to step up for its own security, and fast. US President Donald Trump cast fresh doubts over the future of the alliance

Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump's shadow

Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump's shadow

European leaders talked up independence on defence and closer ties with Canada Monday, as they gathered in Armenia for a summit clouded by US threats to cut military support. US President Donald Trump loomed large over the meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) in Yerevan, which was for the

EU says age-check app 'ready' in push to protect children online

EU says age-check app 'ready' in push to protect children online

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that an EU-developed age verification app was ready to go, as the bloc pushes to better protect children from online harm. The app should be rolled out in the coming months and aims to replace pop-up banners asking users

'Blackmail': EU leaders round on Orban for stalling Ukraine loan

'Blackmail': EU leaders round on Orban for stalling Ukraine loan

Outraged EU leaders rounded on Viktor Orban after the Hungarian nationalist refused to lift his veto on funds for Ukraine's war effort at a Thursday summit, accusing him of a "gross act of disloyalty" tantamount to "blackmail." Moscow's closest partner in the

EU seeks to stem industrial decline with 'Made in Europe' push

EU seeks to stem industrial decline with 'Made in Europe' push

The EU unveiled Wednesday new "Made in Europe" rules to bolster the bloc's industries against fierce competition from China, in a push held up for months by wrangling over measures some see as overly protectionist. Concerning strategic sectors including cars, green tech and steel, the proposal

Belgium seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

Belgium seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

Belgium said Sunday its special forces had boarded and seized an oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, in an overnight operation. The Belgian government said the vessel was intercepted in the North Sea, with aerial support from