The European Union has agreed to reinstate quotas on imports of several agricultural goods from Ukraine, adding to the challenges faced by its war-hit economy.

The EU's Ombudswoman said on Friday she had launched an inquiry into how the European Commission fashioned its recent proposals to simplify sustainability laws, following a complaint by campaigners accusing the EU executive of weakening the rules without first consulting the public.

The EU’s proposal outlines mutual investment and procurement plans in artificial intelligence, digital connectivity, and other sectors.

Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič announced a fee to counterbalance the cost safety checks for products coming from China – and hopefully curbing numbers of packages sent to Europe. View on euronews

European Union ambassadors signed off on Wednesday on a new flagship arms-buying fund, being set up quickly to provide 150 billion euros ($170 billion) in loans for defence projects, driven by fears of Russia and doubts about future U.

The European Union is seeking to strengthen its common market in the face of rising geopolitical tensions and a growing trade conflict with the US, which is threatening to hit the bloc with wide-ranging tariffs.

Rights groups say the 'safe third country' plans unveiled Tuesday contravene EU values and will burden poorer nations.

The European Commission launched on Wednesday an investigation into whether anti-dumping measures are needed on imports of tyres for passenger cars and light lorries from China, following a complaint from the EU tyre industry.