European Union
Europeans are fed up and taking it out on their leaders
The discontent is targeting leaders of all hues that voters feel are unable to address the day’s most pressing problems.
6 min read9 May 2026Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as Iran war doubles jet fuel costs, EU faces energy shortage
The price of jet fuel has doubled since the start of the war in West Asia in late February, with production and transportation facing frequent disruptions.
2 min read23 Apr 2026Trump turns against Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, broadening clash with Europe
The right-wing Italian leader’s quest to hold the U.S.-Europe alliance together is crumbling.
4 min read16 Apr 2026Greece to ban social media for under 15s
The move comes after Australia became the first country in the world to enact a ban on social media for under 16s, triggering a lawsuit from Reddit.
2 min read8 Apr 2026Trade tailwinds: Indian farmers and SMEs need support for success in European export markets
Our farmers and small firms must seize new EU export openings, but lower tariffs alone won’t do the job. Meeting Europe’s tough green, safety and labour standards will demand funding, traceability and policy support—without which India risks losing a key market.
4 min read24 Mar 2026Global auto parts makers turn to India for engineering
Indian engineering teams are increasingly working alongside counterparts in the US and Europe to develop advanced vehicle technologies for global players.
4 min read25 Feb 2026Trump’s 10% global tariffs take effect after Supreme Court ruling; 15% hike under consideration
Donald Trump’s new 10% global tariffs went into effect on Tuesday, kicking off a White House effort to preserve the president’s trade agenda after the Supreme Court struck down his original sweeping duties.
3 min read24 Feb 2026Europe’s China anxiety: Will it raise tariffs, weaken the euro or go for structural reforms?
In parts of the EU, ideas once unthinkable—steep tariffs on China or a weaker euro—are now openly debated. Structural reforms are the best way out, but should it go for other options, its ripple effects will reach India too.
4 min read23 Feb 2026Is US-EU trade deal at risk after Trump's latest tariffs? Official flags uncertainty, says ‘no one can make sense…’
Following the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, the EU questions the validity of the trade agreement with the US as Trump raises tariff to 15%. Bernd Lange plans to propose a legislative pause on the Turnberry Agreement due to uncertainties surrounding new tariffs.
2 min read22 Feb 2026Europe’s defence market opening up to Indian industry is a possibility: Let’s raise its probability
As Europe finds itself pushed to rearm by Russian aggression and US neglect, India has moved closer to the EU not just through trade ties, but a Security and Defence Partnership. To boost Indian supply chain prospects, New Delhi should engage Brussels to clear the decks for a strategic clinch.
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