European Union

Also known as EU

The European Union is a political and economic union of 27 member states that focuses on enhancing international relations, governance, and public services through advanced technologies like AI. In recent years, the EU has set safety standards for AI applications and shifted its trade policies to prioritize industrial competitiveness, impacting countries like South Korea and the Philippines. The EU also seeks closer ties with the Philippines to support a free Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing cooperation in maritime security, cybersecurity, and digitalization.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

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EU dispatches 200 observers to monitor Philippine midterm elections

The European Union Election Observation Mission has dispatched nearly 200 observers to monitor the Philippines' upcoming midterm elections, amid reports of possible foreign interference.
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Marcoses arrive in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos arrived in Rome on Friday, April 25, to attend Pope Francis's funeral scheduled for Saturday, April 26.
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EU launches grants for green waste reduction and education in PH

The European Union (EU) has launched two new grant programs to support green initiatives in the Philippines, focusing on reducing waste and promoting environmental education.
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EU deploys over 200 election observers for May 12 midterms

The European Union (EU) has deployed over 200 election observers for the Philippines' May 12 midterm elections, marking the first time it will do so in more than two decades.
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Senate leaders hail WPS inclusion in Google Maps as victory

Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tol' Tolentino celebrated the inclusion of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in Google Maps on Monday, calling it a victory for all Filipinos.
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NEDA: US tariff measures have minimal impact on Philippine economy

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) expects recent US tariff measures will have only a minimal positive impact on the Philippine economy.
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Philippines, France sign agreements on transport, security, climate

The Philippines and France strengthened their bilateral relations through the signing of multiple agreements during French Minister Laurent Saint-Martin's visit in Manila from April 10 to 11, focusing on transportation, maritime security, search and rescue operations, and climate resilience.
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US imposes 12% tariff on EU, Japan; China counters with up to 34%

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on dozens of economies went into effect Wednesday, escalating the global trade war and causing market volatility.
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Philippine economy resilient against US tariffs

The Philippine government remains optimistic about its economy's resilience against potential disruptions from US President Donald Trump's new tariff policies despite a 17% tariff on Philippine exports starting April 9.
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Archbishop Bernardito Auza appointed EU nuncio

Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Bernardito Cleopas Auza of Talibon, Bohol, as the new apostolic nuncio to the European Union (EU), succeeding Archbishop Noël Treanor.
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