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Germany's Merz Hopes for Relief After Trump Tariff Verdict but Uncertainty Lingers
France Says EU Has the Tools to Hit Back at Trump Over Tariffs, Ft Reports
Ukraine Accuses Hungary, Slovakia of 'blackmail' Over Threats to Cut Electricity
Hungary to Block 90 Billion Euro Loan to Ukraine in Russian Oil Row
Graft Allegations Spark Clashes in Albania Between Police and Protesters
Date: February 20, 2026
TIRANA, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Police in Tirana fired tear gas and used water cannon in clashes on Friday with opposition protesters demanding the resignation of the Albanian government following...
Hungary to Block Eur 90 Billion Loan to Ukraine Over Oil Stoppage, Minister Says
Date: February 20, 2026
WARSAW, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Hungary will block a 90 billion euro European Union loan for Ukraine until oil transit to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline resumes, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on...
German Industry Seeks Clarity on EU-US Trade Deal After US Supreme Court Tariffs Ruling
Date: February 20, 2026
BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Germany's BDI industry federation on Friday called on the European Union to quickly seek clarity from the United States on the consequences for a transatlantic trade deal...
China Cannot Profit From Low Tariffs and Shield Own Market, EU Trade Chief Says
Date: February 20, 2026
By Philip Blenkinsop NICOSIA, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The European Union should make low-tariff access to its markets for Chinese companies conditional on the openness of the Chinese economy to European...
German Business Lobby Warns of Unfair Trade Practices by China
Date: February 20, 2026
BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - German business bosses warned on Friday of what they called destabilising and unfair global business practices by China, ahead of a visit to Beijing by Chancellor Friedrich...
Germany Is Discussing Future Gas Market, Including Strategic Reserve
Date: February 20, 2026
BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The German government is consulting with stakeholders on how the country's gas market can be developed, an economy ministry spokesperson said on Friday, leaving open the...