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SummaryNick Thomas-Symonds, the European relations minister, announced that the UK is considering a youth mobility scheme as part of a new strategic partnership with the EU, to be discussed at a summit on May 19. This potential scheme aims to facilitate work and study opportunities for young adults between the UK and EU member states while maintaining government red lines on immigration. Thomas-Symonds emphasized the importance of a broader agreement that includes security, fisheries access,...

The EU is preparing its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting Vietnamese, Turkish, and Serbian companies accused of aiding Moscow in evading embargoes, as well as 149 oil tankers and approximately 60 individuals and companies in Russia and China. This initiative coincides with concerns over US President Donald Trump's potential withdrawal from Ukraine negotiations, and it aims to test Hungary's willingness to support additional sanctions amidst its previous threats to veto them. The package...

The UK faces significant limitations in retaliating against Donald Trump's tariffs due to its economic dependence on the US, which constitutes a major market for American exports. While Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer seeks a trade deal with the US, economists urge caution against imposing reciprocal tariffs, as this could exacerbate the cost of living crisis and would unlikely compel Trump to relent. The UK must consider strategic alternatives, including coordinating with the EU, as...

The European Commission is set to require EU companies to disclose their Russian gas contracts, including details on volume and duration, as part of a strategy to reduce dependence on Russian fuel imports by 2027. This initiative aims to provide governments with essential data for implementing effective measures and preparing alternative energy supplies, alongside proposals to ban spot market contracts by the end of the year and long-term contracts by 2027. Additionally, the Commission will...

This article discusses the European Commission's upcoming proposal to facilitate UK professionals working in the EU post-Brexit. It highlights Dan Jørgensen's efforts as the EU energy commissioner to eliminate Russian fossil fuel imports by 2027, which he acknowledges as a complex and pivotal task. Additionally, it mentions the progress on the EU's new electronic border system, which requires final approvals from Germany, France, and the Netherlands to be phased in later this year, indicating a...

European and UK companies are disclosing the adverse effects of the US trade war, highlighting diminished consumer confidence, supply chain threats, and tariff uncertainty. Major firms like Nestlé, Unilever, and Mercedes-Benz have reported challenges since President Trump's tariff announcements, with a significant rise in tariff mentions during earnings calls. Executives emphasize the need for clarity on trade policies to enable strategic planning, while ongoing negotiations between the EU and US remain stagnant, leaving many companies...