The European Commission hopes to curb Chinese imports in additional sectors in upcoming talks with Beijing while exploring new trade defence measures, though the move risks triggering retaliatory action from China.
Brussels wants to turn the next round of trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US into a multilateral format with European representation.
From chocolate bars to toothpaste, everyday products are getting smaller while prices stay the same. Known as 'shrinkflation,' this is making groceries increasingly expensive for Europeans, who end up paying the same for less.
Germany is demanding deep cuts to the European Commission's proposed EU budget and ruling out new common borrowing, setting up a bruising battle over how Europe funds Ukraine, defence and competitiveness.
French and Italian ministers blame foreign powers for using social media to fuel riots across Europe. But while Russia-linked networks have exploited the violence, the European Commission still has no evidence that they are driving it.
Five Commissioners, including EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, warn that Ireland's proposed 17% cut to Global Europe would erode the EU's influence and security, as Council President Costa readies a new compromise for a 26 November summit.