European Commission

PM Modi interacts with several world leaders from Egypt, South Korea, and the EU on first day of G20 Summit in Rio

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following a busy first day at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, engaged in crucial…

1 month ago

PM Modi congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her win as European Commission President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Ursula von der Leyen on her second term as the President of the…

5 months ago

EU Commission President speaks to PM Modi, looks forward to discussing global issues in G7 summit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation following the conclusion of the…

7 months ago

Europe tour got more expensive; Schengen visa fees increased by 12 pc

The European Commission has announced a global increase in short-stay Schengen visa fees, effective from June 11. This decision will…

7 months ago

India, EU set up new working groups for better cooperation

India and the EU have set three working groups under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC). The TTC will…

2 years ago

After the Ukraine war, is Europe now staring at a food crisis?

<p> <strong>Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war which has already pushed up food and fuel prices, Europe’s farmers have launched massive…

2 years ago

EU reeling under high inflation as Ukraine war takes its toll

<p> <strong>Inflation in the European Union is inching upward to record levels driven by high food and fuel prices. Though…

2 years ago

Russia defiant after EU oil ban – says it will find new importers

<p> <strong>As the European leaders on Monday night decided to stop importing 90 per cent of Russian oil by the…

3 years ago

European Commission Chief set to visit India, will deliver innugural address at Raisina Dialogue

<p> <strong>India and the European Union will review progress on their strategic partnership and further intensify it when Ursula Von…

3 years ago

Hugely dependent on Russian oil and gas imports, several European heavyweights refusing to enforce sanctions against Moscow

<p> <strong>The United States and its Allies, trying hard to project a united front against Russia, are facing a tough…

3 years ago

Record inflation hits EU countries as sanctions against Russia kick in

<p> <strong>High inflation has hit the European Union as energy prices skyrocket amid the Russia-Ukraine war. While stringent sanctions against…

3 years ago

Europe offers Central Asia new connectivity options that counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative

<p> <strong>The European Union (EU) and Central Asian countries are working together to intensify cooperation in the area of regional…

3 years ago

EU unveils plan to make single charger for all portable devices a must to cut E-waste

<p> <strong>In a far-reaching decision which could impact both manufacturers and users, the European Commission which is the executive arm…

3 years ago

Lithuania asks citizens to throw away Made-in-China Xiaomi phones that censor content

<p> Lithuania has advised its citizens not to use Chinese phones. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/lithuania-says-throw-away-chinese-phones-due-censorship-concerns-2021-09-21/">A Reuters report</a> noted that the Lithuanian Ministry…

3 years ago

Europe throws its weight behind France as row with US and Australia heats up

<p> The AUKUS deal between the US, Australia and the UK is causing ripples beyond French borders, driving a deep…

3 years ago

No more, say Austria and Greece to more war-weary migrants from Afghanistan

<p> Aided by traffickers, Afghan youth are already beginning to trickle into eastern Turkey. Rescued by NATO countries, other Afghans…

3 years ago