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'Commercialisation of citizenship': Malta’s ‘golden passport’ is illegal, rules EU top court

Europe’s highest court on Tuesday struck down Malta’s controversial “golden passport” programme, ruling that it breached EU law by allowing individuals to effectively buy citizenship through investment, according to a report

‘We’re going to make it’: Trump says trade deal with EU will happen as he holds talks with Meloni

US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence about reaching a trade deal with the European Union. His comments came during a White House meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday.

Why Meloni's 'firsts' with Trump leave her European allies worried

While Meloni positions herself as a mediator aiming to ease transatlantic trade tensions, her solo approach has drawn criticism from EU partners. Her upcoming meeting with Trump is expected to reinforce ideological alignments that contrast with the broader EU consensus

EU announces $1.8 billion aid package for post-war governance, recovery in Gaza

The fresh aid pledge came as EU foreign ministers met Palestinian prime minister Mohammed Mustafa in Luxembourg for the first meeting of "high-level dialogue" between the two sides.

Burner phones, basic laptops: EU replicates China protocol for officials touring US over spying fears

The European Commission confirmed recent updates to its security protocols, saying its diplomatic service was involved in crafting the guidance. However, it declined to elaborate on the specific measures.

Confused about Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs? Here’s where we stand as of now

It’s like a complicated relationship — on again, off again. We are talking about Donald Trump’s tariff policy. The US president has confounded world stock markets and allies with the imposition of harsh levies and then suspending them. He announced an exemption on electronic devices such as smartphones and computers, only to later say it will be short-lived. Now he plans to slap new duties on semiconductors in a month or so

Rushed and rudderless? Trump’s push for 90 trade deals in 90 days faces logistical, diplomatic hurdles

President Donald Trump’s administration wants to strike 90 trade deals in 90 days, but the challenges to quickly resolving the president’s trade war are already apparent.

India-EU proposed free trade pact faces pending issues, efforts on for early resolution: Goyal

Speaking at a joint press conference with Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal acknowledged the hurdles in concluding a long pending trade agreement. “If there were no sensitive issues, we could have concluded that agreement 18 years ago. There are issues and we are working to resolve those issues,” he said.

Trump 2.0: Europe needs to diversify its relations to solve security dilemma

As the unipolar moment fades in memory and paves the way for a multipolar world, Europe requires diversifying partnerships, as excessive dependence on the US restricts its policy options

Germany: Merz strikes coalition deal with SPD, but his promises require much more

As Merz prepares to assume the chancellorship, all eyes are on how his administration will navigate a rapidly shifting global landscape, striking a balance between domestic discontent and international expectations, especially within the EU and NATO