The Biden administration says there is “convergence.” But trans-Atlantic leaders adopt different strategies on security and trade issues — including on Ukraine and Taiwan.
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Even as U.S. Beckons, European Leaders Head to Beijing
China is trying to improve relations with the European Union just as the United States is pushing the bloc to pick sides.
Biden and E.U. Leader Seek Common Ground on Trade and Ukraine
President Biden and the European Commission president met to discuss how to effectively counter Russia and a potential trade deal for electric vehicles.
Greece Will Make Trains Safer, Transport Minister Vows
He also apologized for the crash that killed 57 people. But his words did little to soothe anger, as 40,000 protesters took to the streets in Athens.
Diplomat Who Faced Brexit Freeze in U.K. Now Sees a ‘New Beginning’
As the European Union’s first ambassador in London, João Vale de Almeida had to fight even for official recognition. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Windsor Framework are changing things, he says.
Sunak Hopes to Move Past Brexit, at Long Last, With E.U. Deal
In addition to removing an obstacle to London-Brussels relations, the Northern Ireland trade deal could remove Brexit from the center of British politics after seven divisive years.
To Heal Brexit Wound, U.K. and E.U. Strike a Northern Ireland Trade Deal
A dispute left over from the Britain-European Union split has chilled relations, paralyzed Northern Ireland’s government, risked a trade war and even caused friction between London and Washington.
Rishi Sunak Nears U.K.-E.U. Deal on Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to meet on Monday in Britain with the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to work out the final details.
China Returns to Davos With Clear Message: We’re Open for Business
Emerging from coronavirus lockdown to a world changed by the war in Ukraine, China sought to convey reassurance about its economic health.
Exxon Mobil Sues to Try to Block EU Windfall Tax
European subsidiaries of the American oil giant filed a lawsuit with a European Union court seeking to stop the tax, which Exxon Mobil said could cost it billions of dollars.