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The Namibian
European Commission said there were lots of calls and meetings taking place on the diesel situation
“A European Commission spokesperson said today that there were "lots of calls, lots of meetings" taking place on the diesel situation, including with "high level contacts" in the US administration.”
US pressures Europe over diesel reserves as Trump threatens export banWindhoek Observer
The European Commission says direct payments are designed to provide a safety net, make farming more profitable and protect food security
“The European Commission says direct payments are designed to provide a safety net, make farming more profitable and protect food security.”
The farmers who feed us deserve a fighting chanceThe Namibian
European Commission called for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings
“European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for "united action" on border security after the chaotic influx of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta last week.”
EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossingsInformanté
European Commission adopted Delegated Regulations (EU) 2026/46 and (EU) 2026/83 amending anti-money laundering framework
“The updated list was adopted by the European Commission through Delegated Regulations (EU) 2026/46 and (EU) 2026/83, which amend the bloc's broader regulatory framework for combating financial crime.”
Namibia remains on EU money-laundering watchlistThe Namibian
European Commission participated in announcing the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement at the 16th Summit
“Announced at the 16th India–European Union Summit by Narendra Modi, prime minister of India, and Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, the agreement brings together two of the world's largest economic powers – India, now the fourth-largest economy, and the European Union, the second-largest.”
Statement by Rahul Shrivastava, high commissioner of India to Namibia, on India’s expanding trade partnerships and implications for NamibiaNew Era
European Commission is not becoming member of Board of Peace
“Let me stress that the European Commission is not becoming a member of the Board of Peace," EU spokesman Guillaume Mercier said.”
EU to take part in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’The Namibian
European Commission officially greenlit expanded cumulation rules for the Southern African Customs Union
“Businesses will now easily qualify for duty-free access to European markets after the European Commission officially greenlit expanded cumulation rules for the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu).”
New rules clear path for duty-free Namibian exports to EUDonald Trump has said he may ask European countries to release diesel reserves as he mulls a ban on US exports of the fuel amid global shortage and surging prices tied to the war in Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Europe to immediately release such supplies, arguing that US farmers, truckers, and businesses should not bear the burden of rising costs.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Donald Trump has said he may ask European countries to release diesel reserves as he mulls a ban on US exports of the fuel amid global shortage and surging prices tied to the war in Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Europe to immediately release such supplies, arguing that US farmers, truckers, and businesses should not bear the burden of rising costs.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Dâures Green Fertiliser Project in Erongo Region has received US$3.6 million (about N$58.1 million) in development funding to advance large-scale green ammonia and fertiliser production using solar and wind resources. The project is expected to create 115 permanent jobs and avoid approximately 48,000 tonnes of annual carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.
14 September 2026 · Informanté →
A Windhoek Observer opinion piece argues that Namibian farmers face inherent disadvantages—vast distances, limited arable land, variable rainfall, and high input costs—that make them uncompetitive against subsidised regional and international producers, and calls for a deliberate national subsidy strategy rather than fragmented support.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for "united action" on border security following the influx of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, with Spain estimating about 69,500 migrants have now returned to Morocco. The incident has strained EU relations, prompting Italy to temporarily suspend the Schengen arrangement with Spain, and triggering emergency talks among EU interior ministers.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The European Union has kept Namibia on its list of high-risk jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks. The designation requires EU banks and financial institutions to apply enhanced due diligence measures when dealing with individuals, companies and transactions linked to Namibia, and will affect cross-border banking and investment processes.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
India's high commissioner says the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement demonstrates India's capacity for balanced trade partnerships and positions India to engage constructively with Africa. He notes that India and the Southern African Customs Union, with Namibia as coordinator, are negotiating a preferential trade agreement that could increase bilateral trade by 40–60% and benefit Namibian exports of minerals, energy and agricultural products.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The European Union will participate in the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" this week through a commissioner representing the EU's position on Gaza, but Brussels clarified it is not joining as a member. Some EU states have raised concerns about the board's expanding scope and governance, questioning its compatibility with the UN Charter.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
The European Commission has approved expanded cumulation rules for the Southern African Customs Union, allowing member states to treat materials and labour from partner countries as local origin. This simplifies qualification for duty-free access to European markets, as Sacu exporters can now incorporate materials from other SADC states, African, Caribbean and Pacific partners, or EU territories in their products without losing preferential status.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
US president Donald Trump has reiterated his intent to acquire Greenland, warning "there is no going back" and threatening 10% tariffs on eight European countries and 200% tariffs on French wine if they oppose the takeover. European leaders including French president Macron and EU Commission president Von der Leyen have rejected the proposal as a violation of Greenland and Denmark's sovereignty, with Macron calling for "respect to bullies" and the "rule of law to brutality."
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →