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The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The union has a total area of 4,233,255 km² (1,634,469 sq mi) and an estimated population of over 449 million as of 2024. The EU is often described as a sui generis political entity combining characteristics of both a federation and a confederation.

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Russia BLASTS West for Refugee Crisis: ‘Double Standards’ and Callous Neglect of Dying Innocents In a powerful statement at the UN, Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative, Maria Zabolotskaya, condemned Western countries for their "double standards" in addressing the global refugee crisis... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 07:56Published 1 hour ago

How does the European Union want to make toys safe for children? Supported by most political forces, the EU institutions advanced a proposal to ban toxic chemicals from toys sold in European markets. Those chemicals could pose considerable health risks for kids. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 1 hour ago

Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship raised security concerns. READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:39Published 1 hour ago

Trump To Exit Ukraine Peace Talks? EU’s SHOCKING Revelation Amid Ceasefire Failures \| Ukraine War European Union officials fear US President Donald Trump may abandon efforts to broker peace in Ukraine. Despite campaign promises to end the war quickly, Trump has seen no major breakthroughs in his.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 2 hours ago

More than €100 billion a year: The cost of work-related stress in the EU More than €100 billion a year: The cost of work-related stress in the EU A study conducted by the European Trade Union Institute assessed the cost of cardiovascular disease and depressive.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:39Published 6 hours ago

Spain and Portugal work to restore power after widespread blackout impacts Iberian Peninsula Spain and Portugal work to restore power after widespread blackout impacts Iberian Peninsula Spain’s national cybersecurity office stated that it had gathered evidence suggesting the power outage.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:52Published 1 day ago

Liberal Democrats voice support for youth mobility scheme Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey has expressed his support for the possibility of a youth mobility scheme with the EU. It comes as both the chancellor and home secretary confirmed they would be.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:21Published 4 days ago

I wish I didn't have to send people back to Libya, Frontex chief tells Euronews I wish I didn't have to send people back to Libya, Frontex chief tells Euronews The executive director of the EU's border and coast guard responds to Euronews’ question about an NGO's claims that.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:14Published 4 days ago

Tories express concern over EU youth mobility scheme The Opposition have expressed concerns over a potential youth mobility scheme with the European Union. The home secretary and chancellor both said they are "open" to the plans which would allow.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published 4 days ago

Govt pledges to stick to manifesto commitments Labour has pledged to stick to its manifesto commitments as talks have continued over the prospect of a youth mobility scheme with the EU. Environment secretary Steve Reed confirmed the government will.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:23Published 4 days ago

Starmer hosts Ursula von der Leyen at 10 Downing Street Sir Keir Starmer says he is "really pleased" that the UK and the EU have committed to "reset" their relationship. Welcoming his "friend" and president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:45Published 5 days ago

US instability opens door for European innovation - European patent chief The EU has been struggling with a loss of productivity and slump in growth for almost two decades, while its competitors China and the US have surged ahead, taking the lead in innovation and retaining.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published 5 days ago

Should illegal migrants be deported to return hubs outside the EU? Europe has proposed a controversial draft regulation on EU returns that presents return hubs outside the EU as innovative measures to reduce irregular migration. Does externalising the management of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 6 days ago

EU fines Apple and Meta under digital rules amid trade spat EU fines Apple and Meta under digital rules amid trade spat In the midst of a trade war with the US, the European Commission imposed two fines on the digital giants and closed two cases against them.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published 6 days ago

EU Decoded: Is the EU losing the geopolitical race for critical raw minerals? The EU wants to cut reliance on powers like China for mineral supplies by the end of the decade. As geopolitical tensions boil, EU Decoded asks whether the bloc can keep up with its competitors. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 1 week ago

Govsatcom, Eutelsat, Iris2: Ukraine seeks European alternatives to Starlink Govsatcom, Eutelsat, Iris2: Ukraine seeks European alternatives to Starlink The threat to cut off Kyiv's access to the Starlink satellite network could have far-reaching consequences for the war. To.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:15Published 1 week ago

Egg prices continue to rise in the EU. Which member state is paying the most? Egg prices continue to rise in the EU. Which member state is paying the most? The price of eggs rose by 6.7% in March 2025 compared to the same period last year. These EU countries are experiencing.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 1 week ago

JD Vance’s Awkward Meloni Moment: ‘She Could Call Me a Jerk, I’d Never Know’\| Bizarre Joke Viral After meetings in D.C., JD Vance joined Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for an Easter lunch in Rome. Meloni, who praised her "fantastic" White House meeting, reaffirmed her support for Trump’s.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 2 weeks ago

'Russia To Keep All Ukranian Territories': NATO & EU Horrified As Trump Sides With Putin In War In a dramatic move to end two years of bloodshed, U.S. officials shared a proposed ceasefire plan during closed-door talks in Paris. The deal would freeze the Russia-Ukraine war in place, allowing.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 2 weeks ago

White House floats US-Europe meeting as JD Vance meets Giorgia Meloni in Rome White House floats US-Europe meeting as JD Vance meets Giorgia Meloni in Rome Meloni has positioned herself as a bridge between the Trump administration and Europe and was the lone EU leader to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

EU Faces €1.1 Trillion Hit If Trump Trade War Escalates \| ‘West Alliance Is Dead,’ Says EU Chief Former FAA contractor Abouzar Rahmati has pleaded guilty to secretly working as an Iranian intelligence asset for years. From 2017 to 2024, Rahmati used his access to steal over 172GB of classified FAA.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published 2 weeks ago

Trump Shuts Down EU Tariff Talks With Meloni Watching \| Trump Refuses Tariff Relief, Says “No Rush” Trump has rejected calls to end tariffs on the European Union, leaving Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stunned. The two leaders met amid rising tensions over trade policies, with Meloni pushing.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 33:17Published 2 weeks ago

Trump-Meloni Meet BREAKING\| ‘100% EU Tariff Deal’\| Trump’s SHOCKING Tariff Announcement\| US Breaking Trump met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in a high-stakes trade summit amid escalating tensions with the EU. Trump stunned observers by announcing a “100% EU Tariff Deal,” signaling a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:06Published 2 weeks ago

‘THE WEST NO LONGER EXISTS’: EU Chief Von Der Leyen Declares End of U.S.-Europe Alliance European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has delivered a bold statement: “The West as we knew it no longer exists.” In a powerful new interview, she blames President Trump’s aggressive.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 2 weeks ago

Ukraine & EU Push Back \| Kyiv Urges Trump Team To Act After Russian Sumy Strikes Kill Civilians Top Ukrainian officials made a surprise trip to Paris, pushing the U.S. for a tougher stance on Russia after failed ceasefire efforts. Their visit comes as Donald Trump's envoys, including Marco Rubio,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:33Published 2 weeks ago

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Government lists exporters' feedback: US 2nd biggest source of curbs New trade restrictions from the US and EU, involving safety standards, labeling, and environmental regulations, are impacting Indian exporters. Complaints include issues with toy and textile.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 1, 2025

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