EUR News
LAST UPDATE: July 23, 2025
Trump says EU coming for trade talks on Wednesday
Former President Trump announced that EU representatives would meet with him on Wednesday to initiate formal trade discussions, reiterating his intent to negotiate new bilateral agreements.
Insight
Trump’s outreach to the EU reflects his broader trade strategy to reshape global agreements unilaterally, signaling possible shifts from multilateral engagement.
Trump, UK’s Starmer will seek to formalize trade deal this weekend, White House says
The White House said that President Trump and UK PM Sir Keir Starmer plan to seek a formal US–UK trade deal this weekend, building on earlier diplomatic signals and mutual economic targets.
Insight
This move highlights a pivot to deeper bilateral ties post-Brexit, with potential implications for regional trade frameworks and regulatory alignment.
UK Cuts World Bank Funding by 10% After Slashing Aid Budget
The UK government cut its World Bank contribution by 10% following a major reduction in its overseas aid budget, shifting focus to domestic fiscal priorities.
Insight
This signals a worrying trend of reduced global development support that could weaken multilateral poverty reduction and climate initiatives.
UK Warns Aid Cutbacks Will Fall Heavily on Women, Children
The UK warned that recent aid budget cuts would disproportionately affect women and children in developing countries, calling for more targeted allocations.
Insight
The statement reflects growing awareness of gendered effects of aid reductions, applying moral pressure on policymakers to prioritize vulnerable groups.
Poland Reshuffles Cabinet to Create Economy Superministry
Poland’s PM Donald Tusk reorganized the cabinet to create a new “Economy Superministry” with expanded powers over economic and investment policy.
Insight
This reorganization signals Tusk’s push to streamline economic governance and accelerate reforms for EU funding absorption and growth.
