The chief of the European Union’s executive proposes an 800 billion euro ($841 billion) plan to beef up EU defenses to lessen the impact of potential U.S. disengagement and provide Ukraine with military muscle to negotiate with Russia following the freeze of U.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed an €800 billion ($841 billion) defense initiative, aimed at strengthening European military capabilities in light of potential U.S. disengagement and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

India will finalise a "mutually beneficial" free trade deal with the European Union by the end of this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday after meeting with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen offered Monday to give struggling European carmakers "breathing space" by allowing them extra time to meet 2025 emission reduction targets without facing fines. Von der Leyen added companies would still have to "fulfil" the same targets.

At a summit meeting in London on Sunday, European leaders, Canada and Turkey pledged to continue military support for Ukraine. View on euronews

Annual vehicles compliance makes away for a three-year plan, however, emissions targets will still need adhearing to.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India was described as unprecedented and landmark. During the visit, she and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed various topics including trade,