insert_link World US rejects making Ukraine concessions European powers have insisted that both they and Ukraine are part of any future peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. This comes after Donald Trump held a phone call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Speaking at a NATO meeting in Brussels the U.S. Secretary of Defense insisted that the U.S. wants a diplomatic and peaceful end to the war. William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital where NATO is headquartered. […] todayFebruary 14, 2025 13
insert_link Business / Economics European auto chief calls for EU to relax environmental regulations The head of Europe's Automobile Manufacturers' Association has called on the EU to revise its environmental policies. Car makers in Europe currently have until the end of the year to substantially curb emissions or face penalties. But industry leaders fear such action could cause European brands to lose pace with the competition. William Denselow reports from Brussels. todayJanuary 17, 2025 22
insert_link Business / Economics European Central Bank cuts interest rates The European Central Bank has cut interest rates again suggesting that efforts taken to curb inflation remain on track. It's the fourth time the ECB has cut rates this year with the deposit rate now set at three percent. William Denselow is in Brussels for us. todayDecember 13, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics Inflation ticks up in Eurozone Inflation ticked up to 2.3 percent in November across the Eurozone according to the Eurostat statistics agency. This puts prices above the European Central Bank's two percent target but the increase was expected. William Denselow reports from Brussels. todayDecember 2, 2024 18