The European Commission expressed concern over President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). European Commission spokesperson Eva Hrnczirzova emphasized the need for global cooperation to strengthen the world's resilience to international health threats.

The European Union is keen to partner with countries around the world and is "open for business," European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.

Far-right lawmakers, whose influence has grown following June European elections, have rejected calls for the commission to firmly apply the Digital Services Act – the EU’s landmark rules tackling illegal and harmful activities online – which could place Musk at risk of copious fines.

SURFING THE RED WAVE — As President Donald Trump moves to erase all traces of U.S. climate policy through a tsunami of executive orders, Republicans and business groups are hoping to ride the wave across the Atlantic to stymie Brussels’ green agenda, your host reports with Marianne Gros.

This time around, Europe isn’t panicking about what America First will mean — in part because it has prepared.

The European Commission stated that it expected to continue working with the US administration on topics of strategic importance to both sides, as well as emphasised the necessity of respecting sovereignty of states.

Europe will respond to any tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in a proportionate way, the European Union’s commissioner for the economy told CNBC Wednesday.

STRASBOURG: How to deal with Donald Trump's disruptive return to the White House and the tempestuous forays of his billionaire ally Elon Musk into European affairs?  EU lawmakers will launch

The Republican President signed decrees that change the landscape in the US from the first day of his presidency

Weak, distracted and unprepared? How prepared France, Germany and the rest of the continent really are for his return to power