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EU lawmakers are set to suspend the EU-US trade agreement following a US Supreme Court ruling deeming 2025 tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump as illegal. EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič emphasized the importance of respecting the deal amid ongoing trade tensions.
Political jostling for the European Central Bank presidency has begun, following reports of Christine Lagarde’s potential early departure. This development is significant as it could influence monetary policy amidst ongoing economic challenges.
Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, expressed key insights during a recent interview, emphasizing the current significance of the Palestinian situation amid global political shifts and escalating tensions.
A series of arrests related to the killing of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque in Lyon occurred on Tuesday evening, amidst a flood of conflicting narratives and misinformation surrounding alleged suspects, as authorities work to clarify the situation.
Four suspects have been arrested following the death of French far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who suffered a brain injury during a protest against MEP Rima Hassan, stated Lyon’s public prosecutor. Tensions rise ahead of municipal elections in March.
Finance ministers from eight European member states approved national defence investment plans worth €74 billion on February 17, 2026. A spokesperson for the Cypriot presidency stated this decision facilitates affordable loans under the EU’s Security Action for Europe scheme, which aims to enhance defence procurement.
The European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, will attend Trump’s Board of Peace meeting focusing on Gaza, but the European Commission remains cautious about membership due to concerns over governance, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
NATO chief Mark Rutte stated Europe must rely on the US for defence, prompting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to advocate for an independent Europe at the Munich Security Conference, referencing Article 42.7’s obligations for EU member assistance.
European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, will attend the US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace gathering to discuss Gaza, despite concerns over governance and charter issues, signalling continued EU engagement in post-war reconstruction efforts.
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