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Stefan Scherer, boss of AMG Lithium, says Europe must become more self-sufficient in critical raw materials and new technologies

With the 9 July deadline fast approaching, the European Union is racing to secure a trade agreement with Washington in a bid to avert steep tariffs on its exports. In an effort to advance the negotiations, EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič has travelled to Washington for final talks with President…

In today’s newsletter: Hungary has relentlessly cracked down on LGBTQ+ rights – but banning Pride proved a step too far, as European politicians joined its biggest ever crowd

An unprecedented crowd of between 100- and 200-thousand people marched at the 30th Budapest Pride on Saturday. The Prime Minister said the event was "disgusting and shameful".

Poland is ending its presidency of the European Union. The country has presided over EU Council meetings since 1 January 2025. "Your presidency has been difficult, but you have made it," said Ursula von der Leyen to Donald Tusk at a press conference in Brussels on Thursday.

Rihanna has attended the world premiere of the new Smurf movie in Brussels

In this edition of our weekly talk show, the panellists discussed the outcome of the NATO summit, the military conflict over Iran's nuclear programme and the new partnership and security pact between the EU and Canada.

Despite positioning itself as the guardian of the landmark climate agreement signed in Paris in 2015, France is sending mixed signals when it comes to fulfilling the EU’s ambitious targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. The 27 members are expected to agree on figures at a meeting next week.

European pharmaceutical body says it would be ‘negative for both sides’ if Brussels hits back on threatened US levies