European Union

• EU warns of action after U.S. bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship

  The Europeans were characterized by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as “radical” activists and “weaponized” nongovernmental organizations.

  World

  Dec 24
  
• EU proposal would ease cross-border abortion access for women facing bans

  The European Union's parliament voted on Wednesday in favour of the 'My Voice, My Choice' citizens' initiative, which will be considered by the European Commission in March.

  World

  Dec 17
  
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• Canada secures membership in EU defence industry pact, Carney says

  Canada has reached an agreement to join the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defence companies expanded access to the European market.

  Politics

  Dec 1
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• EU official says the bloc won’t ‘lecture’ Canada on tech, AI regulations

  EU Commissioner Michael McGrath is visiting Canada as the Liberal government pursues an AI policy that puts less emphasis on regulation and more on adoption.

  Canada

  Oct 23
• Carney names new EU ‘personal representative’ to replace Dion in France

  John Hannaford is replacing former federal Liberal leader Stéphane Dion, who is currently Canada's ambassador to France and the special envoy to the EU and Europe.

  Economy

  Oct 1
• ‘Dark day’: French PM says EU’s Trump trade deal is a ‘submission’

  French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou took to social media to criticize the deal, which would see an across the board 15 per cent tariff on most goods from Europe.

  Economy

  Jul 28
• Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico effective Aug. 1

  With Saturday’s letters, Trump has now issued tariff conditions on 24 countries and the 27-member European Union.

  World

  Jul 12
• EU’s Ursula von der Leyen survives confidence vote. Why she faced it

  The motion was defeated in a 360-175 vote against it, with 18 lawmakers choosing to abstain during a plenary session at the European Parliament.

  World

  Jul 10
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• Meta’s pay-or-consent model could lead to daily fines, EU warns

  The move shows the European Commission's continuing crackdown against Big Tech and its push to create a level playing field for smaller rivals despite U.S. criticism.

  Tech

  Jun 27
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• Canada signs new partnership with Europe to deepen security, trade ties

  The agreement commits Canada and Europe to collaboration on defence and is a step toward Canada participating in the continent's massive new defence procurement program.

  Politics

  Jun 23