European Union

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Sales of new cars jumped last month in the European Union as consumers turned to electric vehicles as petrol prices soared due to the war in the Middle East, data showed Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Earlier this week, the European Commission said there was "no evidence of fuel shortages" in the European Union, but acknowledged there could be supply issues "in the near future".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

These findings led to the creation of the Montreal Protocol, an international agreement involving 197 countries and the European Union to limit the use of these chemicals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

The lack of specificity leaves “open the possibility that several legitimate commercial decisions could be interpreted” as threatening Chinese supply chains, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Only the European Union flag on Vogel's shoulder distinguished him from Lewis and Martinez, who wore the Stars and Stripes.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir