Tag: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

EU, India agree to broaden ties amid Ukraine war

Summary Only U.S. has similar technical agreement with EU On EU chiefs visit, two sides discuss Ukraine war’s impact NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS, April 25 (Reuters) – The European Union (EU) and India agreed on Monday to set up a trade and technology council to step up cooperation, as the […]

US, EU say deal on steel tariffs will help on climate change

ROME — President Joe Biden said Sunday a new U.S. and European Union trade agreement would crack down on “dirty steel” that produces carbon emissions that are blamed for climate change and also patch up a trans-Atlantic rift over Trump-era steel and aluminum tariffs. Biden and European Commission […]

EU launches big climate plan for “our children and grandchildren”

Summary EU “Fit for 55” plan seeks to turn climate goals into action Proposal aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 Plan will affect transport, manufacturing, trade and consumers EU hopes others will follow its lead at November climate talks BRUSSELS, July 14 (Reuters) – […]

EU chief says AstraZeneca shortfalls slow vaccine campaign

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s chief executive criticized Anglo-Swedish vaccine-maker AstraZeneca on Wednesday, accusing the embattled pharmaceutical company of delaying Europe’s coronavirus vaccination campaign and warning that the EU is weighing export bans to ensure supplies. “AstraZeneca has unfortunately under-produced and under-delivered, and this painfully, of course, reduced […]

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