Valdis Dombrovskis

EU to keep pandemic economic safety net in place next year

Jun. 02, 2021 09:09 AM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 28, 2021 file photo, European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni addresses the plenary chamber at the European Parliament in Brussels. The European Union's top economy official said Monday, May 10, 2021 that the measures the EU and its 27 member states have in the works to come out of the pandemic total some US dollars 5.85 trillion. EU economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni told a European Parliament Committee said that if comparisons are made with U.S. President Biden pandemic stimulus relief package, the 27-nation EU can confidently stand next to to Washington when all efforts are counted together. (Johanna Geron, Pool via AP, File)

EU: Pandemic measures to total about $5.85 trillion

By Raf Casert May. 10, 2021 10:37 AM EDT

European Commission Vice Presidents Margrethe Vestager, right, and Valdis Dombrovskis participate in a media conference on the proposal for a Regulation to address distortions caused by foreign subsidies in the Single Market and on the European Industrial Strategy Update at EU headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (Yves Herman, Pool via AP)

EU plans tightening foreign investment, with eye on China

By Raf Casert May. 05, 2021 10:24 AM EDT

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street in London, to attend the weekly Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament, in London, Wednesday, March 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

EU moves toward stricter export controls for COVID-19 shots

By Raf Casert Mar. 24, 2021 07:51 AM EDT

A healthcare worker administers a dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to a woman at the Brussels Expo center in Brussels, Thursday, March 4, 2021. The Expo is one of the largest vaccination centers in Belgium. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)

EU figures show major vaccine exports despite home shortage

By Raf Casert Mar. 11, 2021 01:21 PM EST

European Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni speaks during a media conference, after a virtual Eurogroup meeting, at the European Council in Brussels, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (Stephanie Lecocq, Pool via AP)

As virus restrictions bite, EU extends safety net till 2023

By Lorne Cook Mar. 03, 2021 06:27 AM EST

European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni speaks during an online news conference at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (Kenzo Tribouillard/Pool Photo via AP)

EU hopeful for firm economic growth despite virus challenges

By Lorne Cook Feb. 11, 2021 05:12 AM EST

Japan's Administrative Reform Minister Taro Kono sits before a cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. Kono, who is in charge of COVID-19 vaccines, raised concern Tuesday about the delayed distribution of European-made vaccines, saying Japan’s preparations have been affected by a lack of EU clarity.(Shinji Kita/Kyodo News via AP)

Japan concerned over EU COVID-19 vaccine supply uncertainty

By Mari Yamaguchi Feb. 02, 2021 06:43 AM EST

Premier Giuseppe Conte, top center, delivers his speech at the Senate, in Rome, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Conte fights for his political life with an address aimed at shoring up support for his government, which has come under fire from former Premier Matteo Renzi's tiny but key Italia Viva (Italy Alive) party over plans to relaunch the pandemic-ravaged economy. (Andreas Solaro/Pool via AP)

Italian PM wins crucial vote in Senate with very thin margin

By Frances D'emilio And Colleen Barry Jan. 19, 2021 04:15 AM EST

European Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis takes off his protective face mask prior to addressing a media conference after a meeting of EU trade ministers, in videoconference format, at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. European Union trade ministers on Monday exchanged views on the trade policy review and relations with China and the United States. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, Pool)

EU puts tariffs on US but hopes for change with Biden

By Lorne Cook Nov. 09, 2020 05:21 AM EST

Two women wait in line at a bakery in Antwerp, Belgium, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Belgium, proportionally still the worst-hit nation in Europe when it comes to coronavirus cases, said Wednesday there increasing signs of that a turning point in the crisis was drawing close. The announcement came in the wake of increased measures over the past weeks with bar and restaurant closures capped by a partial lockdown starting last Monday, which further restricted close contacts and closing non-essential shops. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

EU cuts 2021 economic outlook as virus spreads

Nov. 05, 2020 05:29 AM EST

Editorial Roundup: US

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2020 02:10 PM EDT
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Oct. 21 Los Angeles Times on...

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. The European Commission president said Thursday her team could face a reshuffle after the resignation of the Irish trade Commissioner, Phil Hogan, over a controversy involving his questionable adherence to COVID-19 rules. (Francois Walschaerts, Pool Via AP)

EU names Dombrovskis as its new trade chief

By Raf Casert Sep. 08, 2020 04:51 AM EDT

People sit at a cafe in Milan, Italy, Monday, May 18, 2020. On Monday, Italians enjoyed a first day of regained freedoms, including being able to sit down at a cafe or restaurant, shop in all retail stores or attend church services such as Mass. (Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP)

EU says virus fund access to be linked to its budget advice

By Lorne Cook May. 20, 2020 07:30 AM EDT