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ABU DHABI, November 21, 2025: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Alexander Stubb of the Republic of Finland met in Abu Dhabi on Friday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and advance cooperation in key sectors

The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to strengthen the role of Europol in combating migrant smuggling and human trafficking. The deal, concluded between the European Parliament and the Council, grants the EU’s law enforcement agency greater authority and

Greenhouse gas emissions across the European Union rose by 2.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching an estimated 897 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents, according to data released by Eurostat. This represents an increase from 878 million tonnes recorded during

Germany has formally requested an exemption from European Union borrowing limits to substantially increase its defence spending, citing the need to address rising military threats from Russia. According to reports by Euractiv, the request was made through a letter sent

The European Parliament has taken a decisive step toward reinforcing the European Union’s defence capabilities by endorsing a draft law aimed at enhancing the bloc’s defence industry. On Thursday, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved measures that would strengthen

Employment in the European Union (EU) reached an all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2024, while unemployment dropped to its lowest point since 2000, according to data released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report,

The European Commission has unveiled plans to significantly expand the mandate of Europol as part of a broader strategy to reinforce internal security across the European Union. Announced in Brussels on April 1, 2025, the initiative is aimed at enhancing

The European Union (EU) recorded a trade deficit in aluminium of €11.1 billion in 2024, as per newly published data from Eurostat. The EU imported €29.5 billion worth of aluminium and related articles, while exports totaled €18.4 billion, reflecting a

The European Parliament’s International Trade Committee has endorsed two separate macro-financial assistance (MFA) packages aimed at supporting Egypt and Jordan, with proposed loans of €4 billion and €500 million respectively. The approvals were granted during a vote held on 21

The European Union has announced plans to substantially increase its defence spending, committing €800 billion (approximately $868 billion) over the next four years. The decision was formalized during a summit of EU leaders held in Brussels on March 20, 2025,