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Monday, September 29, 2025
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Topic: European Commission

Zelenskyy says Kyiv ‘values and fully supports’ Europe joint statement ahead of Trump-Putin meet

France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Britain, Finland, & European Commission leaders welcomed Trump’s efforts to end the war Sunday but stressed the need to keep up pressure on Russia.

India, Bangladesh in EU’s proposed list of ‘safe countries of origin’ as it seeks to tighten asylum laws

This would be EU’s first such list & include 5 other countries. The change would see asylum seekers from these countries have their applications excluded from the process generally.

European Commission President seeks security & defence partnership with India, vows to push FTA talks

Ursula von der Leyen is on a 2-day visit to Delhi that will set a strategic agenda for India-EU ties. Visit comes at a time of churn in global geopolitics & US pulling away from Europe.

Russia-Ukraine war & FTA to top the agenda during EU Commission president’s India visit

Ursula von der Leyen begins her 2-day trip to India Thursday. The visit is a stepping stone for a full EU-India Summit, which is expected to be held sometime towards end of this year.

As von der Leyen talks of diversifying supply lines, EU envoy says ties with India to be priority

In her speech, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen focused on three pillars: innovation, decarbonisation and competitiveness, and economic resilience. 

Europe tour got more expensive, Schengen visa fees hiked by 12%

The cost for adult applicants will be Euro 90, up from the current Euro 80, children between 6 and 12 have to pay Euro 45.

Slamming Russian attacks on Ukraine infra but backing Israel as it cuts off Gaza — EU chief faces flak

Ursula von der Leyen criticised for supporting Israel, which has cut off food, water & power to civilians in Gaza, while she has condemned similar actions by Russia against Ukrainians.

Hungary’s eased immigration rules help Indian truckers find a new market. Pay is better, less traffic a bonus

Suffering labour woes, Budapest has opened up to Indian truckers. Described as punctual, respectful & excellent at vehicle ops, Indian truckers are driving across Europe via Hungary.

EU antitrust regulators to charge Meta over use of customer data & ads business

The European Commission began an investigation into the social network company in June last year. Britain's competition agency also began an enquiry on the same day.

‘Will improve user safety’: 9 in 10 Indians want uniform mobile chargers, finds survey

Through its national survey across 303 districts, LocalCircles found that the majority of Indian consumers were unhappy that there were different charging cables for different devices.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. How Zubeen’s death puts Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India looks to procure more S-400/S-500 air defence systems from Russia

The 2018 contract with Russia for 5 S-400 systems had a follow-on clause for 5 more. S-400 was described as a 'game-changer' for shooting down 5 Pakistan fighter jets during Op Sindoor.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.