The European Union and India are preparing to finalize one of the most significant trade agreements of recent decades. During the 16th India–EU Summit on 27 January, leaders from both sides are expected to conclude […]
On 23rd October, the European Council adopted a sweeping 19th package of further 69 individual listings and numerous economic restrictive measures targeting key sectors which fuel Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, including energy, finance and the military industrial complex. The Council is […]
On 23 September 2025, the EU and Indonesia reached a major milestone: the conclusion of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA). Together, these agreements will deepen economic […]
On 27 July 2025, the European Union and the United States signed a major trade agreement, aimed at reducing long-standing tensions and strengthening economic cooperation across the Atlantic. This deal connects the world’s two largest […]
Fast-forward to today, and the changes Schengen catalyzed have only accelerated. Digital filing, automated risk profiling, and data-sharing tools are increasingly standard across Europe – and beyond. Yet challenges remain: criminals also leverage sophisticated technology, […]
In 1985, five European countries took a monumental step by signing the Schengen Agreement, aiming to abolish internal border checks among member states. While it promised efficiency and free movement, its path to full implementation […]
Before the Schengen Agreement laid the groundwork for seamless travel within much of Europe, customs work involved a patchwork of procedures. For anyone shipping goods across multiple countries, mountains of paper and strict schedules were […]
Update – July 18, 2025 Following the European Commission's June 10 unveiling of the 18th sanctions package, the EU Council officially adopted the measures on July 18, 2025, confirming most of the original proposals, with […]
Update – May 25, 2025 Following the announcement of a 50% tariff on EU goods last week, President Trump has extended the deadline for the measure to July 9, 2025, providing both sides more time to […]
On May 20, 2025, the European Union (EU) adopted its 17th sanctions package against Russia, intensifying efforts to curtail Moscow's ability to finance its ongoing war in Ukraine. This latest round of sanctions targets critical […]
In a landmark development this week, the United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a new agreement aimed at streamlining trade, supporting jobs, and enhancing economic cooperation, without re-entering the Single Market or Customs […]
China Announcement of the State Council Tariff Commission on Adjusting the 84% Tariff Measures on Imports from the United States On April 8, 2025, the US government announced that it would increase the "reciprocal tariff" […]