Tag: EU

Andy Burnham Urges UK to Deepen EU Ties as London Prepares for Key 2026 Summit

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told European Council President Antonio Costa that London should be bolder in pursuing closer...

European leaders pay tribute to Starmer as EU-UK summit gets postponed

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy Say British PM Helped Strengthen Security European leaders have paid tribute...

UK–EU Post-Brexit “Reset” Summit Scheduled for July 22 Amid Delays Over Youth Mobility Talks

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The youth mobility scheme, which allows individuals under 30 to study and work in each other's territories, delayed the...

UK banks press for formal EU financial cooperation framework ahead of major UK–EU negotiations

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
British banks seek closer ties with the European Union (EU), says a report that was published by industry lobbying...

UK-EU Reset Summit 2026: Why Youth Mobility Has Become a Red Line for European Leaders

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
EU’s Maroš Šefčovič says that the summit may probably be held mid-July ’26, although sources say it may be...

What Does the New UK-EU Gibraltar Agreement Mean for Borders, Trade and British Sovereignty?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The UK & the EU have agreed on the text of a treaty on Gibraltar’s relationship with the EU....
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Cyprus Hosts EU Summit as Leaders Focus on Security, Energy Prices, and Financial Framework

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
In his invitation to the informal meeting of Heads of State or Government scheduled for Thursday, 23 April, and...

From Fragile Islands to Climate Frontiers: How Solomon Islands Is Rewriting the Future of Farming and Environmental Stewardship

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
The Solomon Islands are experiencing an unprecedented shift in their approach to farming, biodiversity protection, and response to environmental...

Implications of Brexit with Malta and Cyprus offering an EU Single Market solution for UK- based businesses

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
It has been 3 months involving 3 rounds since Brexit negotiations formally began on 19 June ’25. The two...

Cyprus wins EU support over future of British bases

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
EU leaders have pledged to support Cyprus as it seeks an open and frank discussion on the future of...

EU Cracks Down on Illegal European Eel Trade to Protect Endangered Species

Environment Sharya Christiana -
Despite a 2009 ban, the illegal export of European eel persists outside its territory. Smuggled to aquaculture facilities in...

Trump Threatens Harsher Tariffs Amid Confusion in the UK and the EU

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Markets slid after the EU halted ratification of a U.S. trade deal, as businesses prepared for a new 15%...

US Supreme Court Ruling Triggers New 15% Tariff: What It Means for the UK, EU and Global Trade Deals

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The U.S. will not bow out of tariff deals it had already sealed with countries around the world. This...

London Hosts Key UK–EU Summit Follow-Up: What It Means for Trade and Cooperation

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
On Monday, 2 February 2026, the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) held meetings of the Withdrawal...

EU Rethinks Climate Diplomacy After Challenging COP30 Negotiations

Global Sharya Christiana -
The European Union is once again evaluating its approach regarding international climate diplomacy after a very challenging experience at...

A New Chapter in India–EU Relations: President Hosts European Council and Commission Chiefs

Asia Sridee Senarathna -
On the 27th of January 2026, President Droupadi Murmu hosted a historic reception and banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan for...