African and European Heads of State or Government will meet in Luanda (Angola) on 24 and 25 November 2025 for the Seventh European Union (EU)-African Union Summit. The Africa-EU partnership faces significant challenges, including global geopolitical shifts and shrinking development finance. Central to the EU's new approach, the Global Gateway strategy aims to mobilise €150 billion by 2027 to boost Africa's digital connectivity, transport infrastructure, and energy transition. However, questions remain over ownership and whether African priorities are genuinely reflected. To ensure the partnership remains effective, it must deliver on the commitments made at the 2022 summit and strengthen accountability mechanisms. This means addressing persistent challenges in implementation, such as lack of coordination, inconsistent reporting, and data gaps. The European Parliament has consistently advocated for a people-centred partnership that genuinely benefits both Europeans and Africans. This briefing provides an insight into the broad context that will set the scene for discussions. Detailed specifics of the four pillars of the partnership are discussed in separate publications: Prosperity (economy and connectivity; natural resources, health, research and education), Peace (security and governance), People (migration and mobility) and Planet (multilateralism). It is crucial for the next summit to embody a partnership of equals, supporting sustainable development, peace, and prosperity for both continents. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The USS Gerald R. Ford joins a sprawling buildup that has fueled speculation the Trump administration intends to dramatically escalate its antidrug campaign.

There were seething accusations of capitulation at eight Democratic-aligned senators who broke ranks to join Republicans in voting to end the shutdown.

The ruling is a blow for Republicans in the broader national redistricting battle between the parties ahead of next year’s midterms.

We asked women how they felt about Trump right after he won the election. One year later, we caught up with them to see how they feel now.

People are influencing politics and increasingly finding food for their families by telling their stories of economic struggle online in ways that were not possible even a few years ago.

There were seething accusations of capitulation at eight Democratic-aligned senators who broke ranks to join Republicans in voting to end the shutdown.

The Prosperity pillar (1/2) – Africa's economic transformation is central to the partnership between Africa and the EU. Unlocking the continent's potential is not only key to its own development but also to boosting global competitiveness for both Africa and Europe. This requires reducing investment risks, strengthening regional value chains, and supporting intra-African trade. Progress depends on improving the mobilisation of domestic resources and addressing unsustainable debt levels. Expanding both physical and digital infrastructure and services across the continent is also key to achieving this transformation. This publication is part of a series on the Africa-EU partnership and its four pillars: Prosperity (economy and connectivity; natural resources, health, research and education), Peace (security and governance), People (migration and mobility) and Planet (multilateralism). Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Prosperity pillar (2/2) – Youth and natural resources are key assets for Africa and its partnership with the European Union. To harness these assets, Africa and its European partners need to address climate-related challenges, energy poverty, health system gaps and education shortfalls. Joint initiatives are under way in all these areas; however, the Seventh European Union -African Union Summit will have to tackle asymmetries and tensions over differing priorities. This publication is part of a series on the Africa-EU partnership and its four pillars: Prosperity (economy and connectivity; natural resources, health, research and education), Peace (security and governance), People (migration and mobility) and Planet (multilateralism). Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Funding for the fishing sector is one of the oldest components of the EU fisheries policy. The current programme is the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), which is worth EUR 6.108 billion over the 2021-2027 period. The EMFAF aims to support sustainable fishing in order to achieve food security through the supply of seafood products, the growth of a sustainable blue economy and healthy, safe and sustainably managed seas and oceans. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

European groupings of territorial cooperation (EGTCs) were set up to facilitate cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation between Member States or their regional and local authorities. EGTCs enable these partners to implement joint projects, share expertise and improve coordination of spatial planning. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The purpose of the EU PEACE PLUS programme is to support peace and reconciliation and to promote social, economic and regional stability and cooperation in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Following the adoption of various items of EU legislation, both international and cabotage road haulage and passenger transport services have been gradually liberalised. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The battle over funding for the nation’s largest anti-hunger program has left millions wondering how they will afford food.

The Republican congresswoman accused the White House of focusing on foreign affairs instead of domestic ones.

An appeals court found that federal law requires all ballots be received by Election Day.

The battle over funding for the nation’s largest anti-hunger program has left millions wondering how they will afford food.

The health care debate has become a “microcosm of the midterms” in the battleground state as rising premiums hit.

Back-and-forth court rulings have led to confusion and frustration over SNAP subsidies that help 42 million recipients pay for groceries.

The announcement indicates there is not an appetite among the high court’s conservative majority to revisit one of the court’s most significant decisions in recent years.

None of the more than 75 people listed have been charged with federal crimes, though several have been prosecuted in states.

Sens. Dick Durbin, Tim Kaine and others supported a deal paving the way to end the shutdown. A final deal would need support from the House and president.

This paper examines EU–US economic relations, presenting evidence on trade and investment patterns and analysing transatlantic differences in short-term macroeconomic developments, productivity trends, economic structures, and policy orientations. It outlines three plausible trajectories of the future EU-US economic relations, the risks they entail and the need for EU action. Finally, the paper assesses the adequacy of the current European Parliament oversight framework in monitoring and responding to evolving transatlantic macroeconomic dynamics. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The question is not whether Damon Landor was mistreated but whether he can sue the individual prison officials and guards for damages.

The court ruling is the latest in a weeks-long legal battle over the fate of the nation’s largest public initiative to combat hunger.

The deal that split Democrats doesn’t extend expiring ACA subsidies. If a bill passes the Senate, it needs the House to approve and President Donald Trump on board.

More than 2,800 flights were canceled Sunday, while Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said the shutdown’s impact on airports is “only going to get worse.”

The proposal under discussion doesn’t include more funding for ACA subsidies. If a bill passes the Senate, it needs the House to approve and President Donald Trump on board.

A press conference collapse has sparked days of memes and jokes. Not all are accurate.

More than 1,400 flights scheduled for Sunday were canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.

A memo issued by the Agriculture Dept. warns states that if they fail to comply with the new orders, they will face consequences.

Most of the contenders here are among Trump’s closest allies, but a non-MAGA candidate could bubble up.

More than 1,000 flights scheduled for Sunday have been canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.

Republicans say any vote on extra Obamacare subsidies would come only after the Senate resumes funding. The president has his own ideas to redirect the health insurance money.

A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that Trump spent nearly 20 minutes battling to keep his eyes open at a recent Oval Office event.