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Transatlantic relations
Trump to pitch quick peace deal with Russia in talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Est. 5minFormer US president Donald Trump is likely to renew its controversial pitch of a possible swift peace deal with Russia when he meets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday (27 September).
TTIP: A Strong Framework for EU-US Regulatory Cooperation on Chemicals
For more than 29,000 European chemical companies, TTIP is a no-brainer: European manufacturing industries – not just chemicals, but other industries we supply such as automotive and construction – face growing competition from other global regions.
EU protests US limitations to visa-free travel
Est. 4minEuropean diplomats, led by EU Ambassador to Washington David O'Sullivan, have warned of potential retaliation against the United States, after Congress passed a bill excluding EU travelers deemed by Washington to be a risk.
Donald Trump stirs global outrage with anti-Muslim comment
Est. 6minRepublican presidential candidate Donald Trump yesterday (8 December) defended his proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States, comparing his plan to the World War Two detainment of Japanese-Americans in an attempt to dismiss growing outrage from around the world.
US passes bill to keep away ‘foreign fighters’
Est. 3minThe US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly yesterday (8 December) to tighten restrictions on travel to the United States by citizens of 38 nations who are allowed to enter the country without obtaining a visa.
US advises EU to criminalise the intention to become a ‘foreign fighter’
Est. 4minThe US Justice Department has provided specific suggestions to governments in Europe and elsewhere on how to strengthen counterterrorism laws in order to arrest would-be foreign fighters before they join groups like Islamic State, according to a policy paper reviewed by Reuters.
US services knew four of the Paris attackers
Est. 3minAs EU interior ministers meet today (20 November) in Brussels to decide on new measures to improve security following the Paris attacks, US officials said that at least four of the terrorists involved were known to them.
Republican presidential hopeful wants to impose visa requirement on French visitors to US
Est. 3minUS Senator Rand Paul, a candidate in the Republican presidential primaries, called for a halt yesterday (18 November) to the visa waiver program for travellers from countries including France in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Luxleaks tax case could tee up TTIP fight
Est. 3minThe European Union is expected tomorrow (21 October) Wednesday to decide against Fiat and Starbucks in a landmark tax avoidance case for the 28-nation bloc, sources close to the matter have said.
TTIP negotiators meet for 11th round of talks
Est. 5minEU and US negotiators resume talks on Monday (19 October) to advance on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, with mistrust and public opposition standing in their way.
Juncker: We can’t let EU relations with Russia be dictated by US
Est. 2minEurope must improve its relationship with Russia, and should not let this be something decided by Washington, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Thursday (8 October).
Commission proposes public court to settle investment disputes
Est. 6minThe European Union on Wednesday (16 September) proposed a special court to resolve disputes arising from a huge trade deal with the United States, instead of the widely criticised tribunals Washington wants.
Officials call for TTIP digital trade boost as US-EU tech tensions linger
Est. 5minUnited States Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker said during a visit to Brussels on Thursday (23 July) that European leaders need to do more to promote the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
Obama urges UK to stay in EU
Est. 2minUS President Barack Obama told the BBC in an interview excerpt that aired Thursday (23 July) that Britain must remain in the European Union to maintain its global influence.
American general: Russia is the biggest security threat
Est. 3minRussia presents the greatest threat to US national security, Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford told lawmakers yesterday (9 July) as they weighed his nomination to become chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Jeb Bush launches European tour with speech to Merkel’s party
Est. 3minJeb Bush called for closer trade and security ties with Europe on Tuesday (9 June) in a speech in Berlin, the first stop on a five-day tour designed to prove his foreign policy credentials before announcing his run for the presidency.
Biden urges Ukraine to fight corruption, rein in oligarchs
Est. 3minUkraine's government needs to investigate and prosecute corruption at all levels and implement difficult political reforms to retain the support of the United States, US Vice President Joe Biden said yesterday (27 May).
Serbian army to take part in Moscow parade
Est. 5minSerbia will take part in the 9 May Victory Day Parade in Moscow, marking the 70th anniversary of the end of WW II. Serbian officials are reported to be saying that this does not reflect Serbia’s attitude toward European integration, and its obligations at the helm of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). EURACTIV Serbia reports.
TTIP negotiators get an earful from American critics
Est. 4minIn the margins of talks for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on Thursday (23 April), US opponents to the deal vocally criticised the emerging agreement, saying it was a bad deal for consumers and the environment.
US and Turkey upbeat about Cyprus reunification
Est. 3minTurkey and the United States expressed hopes Tuesday that 2015 could be the year when a long-elusive diplomatic solution is finally found to the decades-old division of Cyprus.
Parliament’s opposition to TTIP arbitration on the rise
Est. 6minHalf of the European Parliament's committees have rejected the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership's (TTIP) investor-state dispute settlement mechanism (ISDS), casting doubt over the trade deal's prospects of to passing through Parliament. EURACTIV France reports.
Thousands across Europe protest against TTIP
Est. 4minThousands of protesters took to the streets in Europe on Saturday (18 April) to oppose what could be the world's biggest free trade deal, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the US and European Union.
TTIP still a hard sell in Paris
Est. 5minCecilia Malmström this week fielded questions from French MPs on the transatlantic trade deal. Despite determined French opposition, she hopes for a breakthrough that would see the agreement signed before the end of President Obama's mandate in 2017. EURACTIV France reports.
Steinmeier backs Hillary Clinton for President
Est. 3minGermany's foreign minister welcomed Democrat Hillary Clinton's expected announcement that she will run for the U.S. presidency in the 2016 election race, saying she had showed herself to be a strong partner for Europe.