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The European Union and several member states criticised US visa bans on European tech regulators, calling them coercive and vowing to defend EU digital rules and regulatory autonomy.

EU leaders hold late-night talks to calm Belgian fears over Russia-linked Ukraine loan

EU leaders debated using frozen Russian assets to back a major loan for Ukraine, as Belgium sought guarantees against retaliation and divisions emerged over legality, risk-sharing and support timelines ahead.

Why Europe’s unprecedented plan to use frozen Russian assets is so controversial

The European Union is weighing whether to use frozen Russian central bank assets to finance Ukraine, exposing legal, financial and geopolitical rifts as Belgium and others warn of risks.

European Union imposes sanctions on oil traders with links to Russia's shipping network

The EU has imposed 19 packages of sanctions so far, but Moscow has managed to adapt to most measures and is still selling millions of barrels of oil to India and China, albeit at discounts to global prices.

EU nears Russian asset freeze deal to ease Ukraine loan

Moscow would retain a legal claim on the assets, however, which has left Belgium anxious that it could face repercussions.

India, EU signal strong political resolve to address pending issues in FTA

During their discussions, Goyal and Šefčovič carried out detailed deliberations across key areas of the proposed agreement

EU fines Musk’s X €120m over transparency breaches under digital rules

The European Union fined Elon Musk’s X €120 million under its Digital Services Act for transparency violations, triggering sharp US criticism and reopening tensions over digital regulation and free speech.

JD Vance warns EU over expected X penalty, criticises censorship, supports free speech

US Vice President JD Vance criticised the European Union’s expected fine on X, urging the bloc to uphold “free speech” and avoid penalising American platforms over alleged advertisement and design violations.

European Union to begin probe into WhatsApp AI features rollout, FT says

The EU has in recent years ramped up pressure on Big Tech, seeking to curb potential market abuses as the US tech titans’ clout and digital footprint expanded

‘Pressure is the only language’: How EU wants to tap frozen Russian funds for Ukraine and why Belgium is pushing back

Von der Leyen said the EU’s contribution would be part of a broader international effort. She explained that the goal is to help Ukraine defend itself and negotiate peace from a position of strength.

Europe is nearing deal to end Russian fossil fuels imports

Despite recent attempts by the US to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, the EU has no plans to give up on the shift away from Russian gas.

Pakistan’s 27th Amendment puts European market access at risk: Why EU must reassess GSP+

By elevating the armed forces to a constitutionally dominant position and limiting judicial independence, Pakistan has signalled that civilian supremacy is no longer central to its governance model.

India's Green Hydrogen Mission target to be delayed by two years: MNRE Secretary

Global policy uncertainty has dampened export-linked offtake under India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), slowing final investment decisions and pushing back timelines for large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia projects.

EU scrambles to seal climate targets before COP30

The European Union's member states have been haggling for months over two separate targets for slashing greenhouse-gas emissions: one for 2035 they must bring to the UN climate talks, and the other for 2040.

India, EU begin 14th round of trade talks in Brussels today

While the EU is seeking greater market access in automobiles and agriculture products, India wants relaxations in the carbon tax on imports of steel, aluminium, cement and fertiliser which kicks in from January

Dutch tech giant ASML's executive recalls company CEO meeting PM Modi for two hours, says "not always easy" to meet EU politicians

The comment came after Heemskerk revealed that ASML's chief executive Christophe Fouquet had a two-hour meeting with PM Modi.

IndiaAI, Aadhaar interoperability, supercomputers and space: Inside EU’s new tech agenda with India

From artificial intelligence to high-performance computing and digital IDs, Brussels and New Delhi are mapping out a technology partnership.

Zelenskiy will meet Trump at UNGA to push on security guarantees

Ukraine’s potential post-war security issues have been widely discussed in recent weeks both in Washington and across European capitals, with the potential for a ceasefire seemingly at an impasse amid continued Russian bombardment of civilian targets across Ukraine.

Ukraine claims overnight drone strikes on two Russian refineries

Russia hasn’t confirmed the latest incidents. Rosneft’s press service didn’t immediately respond to an emailed request for comment outside of regular business hours.

EU unveils push for closer India defense, trade ties

Brussels reiterated its aim to conclude a free-trade agreement with India this year. The two sides are “exploring the creation of an EU-India Security and Defence Partnership,” the statement said.

India’s Russian oil purchase, military drills 'stand in the way of closer ties': EU top diplomat

The European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said that India’s continued purchases of Russian oil and its participation in Russian military exercises “stand in the way of closer ties” with the bloc.

EU is unlikely to hike tariffs on India, China at Trump's request

The EU is in the midst of finalising a trade deal with India, which the bloc is unlikely to want to jeopardize

India looks for relaxations in EU’s carbon border tax regulations

India is seeking some flexibility in the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) which comes into effect from January 1 next year. Meanwhile, it is also mulling a domestic carbon tax to offset CBAM and retain revenue within the country.

India may offer import duty concessions on high-end cars to the EU

India's offer to the EU will be on similar lines to the one sealed between India and the United Kingdom (UK), subject to further negotiations, said a government official privy to the matter.

EU commissioners to meet commerce, agriculture ministers as next round of FTA talks open

Increased market access and fewer non-tariff barriers are on the agenda as week-long talks begin in New Delhi. The two sides are looking to seal the deal by year-end