The Latest Breaking News from European Union

The rescue operation comes amid a rise in migrant crossings and growing concerns about smugglers using alternate routes to avoid heavily patrolled areas.

Imports of US weapons have surged, yet Europe's military capabilities remain insufficient, with notable gaps in tank numbers, air defence systems and R&D investment. According to a new report by Bruegel, the EU’s €800 billion rearmament plan may not be enough.

La Liga and Telefonica's IP blocking orders continue to create problems – and Cloudflare has brought its case in front of Spain's Higher Court

After banning Russian oil in 2022, the EU proposes phasing out Russian gas and maximising profits from Russian assets.

China has approved some rare earth export licences, offering slight relief to strained global supply chains. Yet with shipments still down sharply and licensing opaque, Europe's auto sector remains exposed to Beijing’s strategic resource grip.

With a new financial ceiling of €100 billion for 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) aims to invest in defence, energy networks and technology.

The European Union has confirmed a ban on Chinese companies from participating in EU government tenders for medical devices exceeding €5 million – another piece in an ongoing tit-for-tat trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing.

European foreign ministers will hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on Friday, as President Donald Trump mulls the prospect of US involvement in the Iran-Israel war.

From Li-ion batteries and electric vehicles to drones and solar panels, nearly all clean technologies depend on critical raw materials, such as lithium, nickel and cobalt. As the demand for these technologies surges, so too does the demand for their components, placing immense pressure on supply chains.

Europe aims to use diplomacy to prevent an all-out war between Israel and Iran. On Friday, some of the continent's top diplomats are set to meet Iranian representatives in Geneva to de-escalate tensions.

Iran, UK, Germany, France and EU foreign policy chief meet in bid to avoid further escalation between Israel and Iran.