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Canadians ‘will stand up strongly’ to Trump’s tariffs

Canadians "will stand up strongly and firmly" to Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs, Justin Trudeau has said.  Trudeau speaking in Paris today / Reuters Speaking on the sidelines of the Paris artificial intelligence summit, the Canadian prime minister said the "unacceptable" tariffs would have a negative impact. As we have been reporting this morning, the … Continue reading Canadians ‘will stand up strongly’ to Trump’s tariffs

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Bulgaria, Romania joining EU Schengen Area on New Year’s Day

The EU voted on 12 December to lift internal land border controls with Romania and Bulgaria, allowing them to join the Schengen Area in the New Year. Only a few days left until the borders between Romania and Bulgaria close as the countries join the Schengen Area — a border-free region that guarantees the free … Continue reading Bulgaria, Romania joining EU Schengen Area on New Year’s Day

How will a Trump win impact EU-China relations?

The EU has said it wants to de-risk relations with Beijing, but could the bloc face more pressure to toughen its stance if Republican candidate Donald Trump wins next week? Recent polls show Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic rival Kamala Harris neck-and-neck in the 5 November race for the US Presidency, and Europe is preparing for … Continue reading How will a Trump win impact EU-China relations?

EU Commission president to travel to Lampedusa amid migration crisis – Spokesman

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel Sunday to Lampedusa, her spokesman said Saturday. The announcement was made on X after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni invited her to see first-hand the migration crisis on the tiny Mediterranean island. A flurry of arrivals of illegal migrants and refugees this week are overwhelming the island. … Continue reading EU Commission president to travel to Lampedusa amid migration crisis – Spokesman