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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to visit Australia later this month to advance a stalled trade agreement, contingent on upcoming negotiations between EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU-INC initiative at the World Economic Forum, aimed at simplifying company formation across the EU. The proposal seeks to eliminate legal fragmentation, allowing startups to operate under a single online system by 2027.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will convene a meeting on competitiveness in Leuven, addressing both economic strategies and internal tensions among commissioners. The seminar includes IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and focuses on implementing the competitiveness report by Mario Draghi.
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) report warns the EU risks failing to diversify its supply of critical raw materials crucial for energy transition by 2030, with ECA’s Keit Pentus-Rosimannus citing dangerous dependence on China for key minerals.
The German government, represented by a spokesperson from the Federal Foreign Office, has reiterated its opposition to reopening diplomatic channels with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid ongoing discussions among European leaders on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.
Sales of fully electric cars in the European Union surpassed petrol-only vehicle sales for the first time in December 2025, reported the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. The EU has implemented a 90% emissions reduction target by 2035, impacting market dynamics.
Polish officials have warned that Russia is not negotiating in good faith during ongoing peace talks with Ukraine, raising doubts about whether the discussions can deliver a meaningful breakthrough as fighting continues.
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