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Bulgaria welcomes the Euro amid celebration, concern and political tension
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
For many, the occasion symbolised Bulgaria's deeper integration into Europe. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde hailed the move as a powerful sign of unity and shared values, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described it as a milestone that would simpli
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US imposes visa bans on ex-EU commissioner, four others; European Commissi
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The United States has imposed visa bans on a former European Union Commissioner, Thierry Breton, and four other Europeans, accusing them of "organised efforts" to suppress "American viewpoints," Al Jazeera reported.
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Ireland Ambassador "hopeful" on India-EU FTA
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Ireland's Ambassador to India, Kevin Kelly, remained "hopeful" of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, stating that the meeting of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February was "very positive."
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"Dawn of a new era," says von der Leyen as EU moves toward full energy ind
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The European Union announced it is entering a "new era" by phasing out all Russian gas and oil imports, with gas imports to stop by autumn 2027, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
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India, EU review cooperation on clean energy, climate partnership
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George met with Directorate-General for Energy, European Commission, Ditte Juul Jorgensen on Thursday (local time) and reviewed cooperation under the India-EU Clean Energy and Climate Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
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Google overhauls ad business after EUR2 Bn EU Fine
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The move also comes two months after Brussels imposed a Euro 2.95-billion antitrust fine on Google for allegedly favouring its own ad services, giving the company 60 days to fix the issues.
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EAM Jaishankar meets EC VP Kaja Kallas, discusses deepening strategic part
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas on Wednesday. The leaders held talks on deepening the India-EU Strategic Partnership.
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Piyush Goyal meets with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Secur
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal visited Brussels from 26-28 October 2025 and had productive and meaningful engagements with Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security and his team on outstanding issues related to the ongoing India-EU FTA negoti
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European Commission signs UN Convention to step up fight against cybercrim
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The fight against cybercrime is a priority for the EU, the Commission said, adding that cybercrime knows no borders; it can create disruption of essential services, financial losses for individuals and businesses, and it can compromise personal and sensitive information.
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Piyush Goyal set for Brussels visit, to hold high-level discussions as Ind
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will visit Brussels, Belgium on 27-28 October 2025, to hold high-level discussions with H.E. Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the European Union.
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"A clear signal from both sides of Atlantic": European Commission chief vo
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed a call with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and praised the US sanctions on major Russian oil companies, saying the measures, alongside the EU's 19th package, signal continued transatlantic pressure on Russia over its lack of co
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20 nations press on EU to send back 'illegal' Afghan nationals
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a letter addressed to Magnus Brunner, the Commissioner of Internal Affairs and Migration, twenty European countries have come together to pressure the European Commission to find ways to send back Afghan nationals who are living illegally in Europe, either voluntarily or by force, acco
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