Katya Adler

Well, there was a lot of trepidation across Europe. I'm standing by the European Commission at the moment. It, of course, deals with trade on behalf of all 27 EU member states. Lights are on there. They are carefully considering their next move. They've chosen not to make a statement tonight. They do not want to up the ante.

Well, there was a lot of trepidation across Europe. I'm standing by the European Commission at the moment. It, of course, deals with trade on behalf of all 27 EU member states. Lights are on there. They are carefully considering their next move. They've chosen not to make a statement tonight. They do not want to up the ante.

They think a global trade war is in nobody's interest, but they think they need to stand firm. Unlike the UK, for example, which is taking a more softly, carefully approach, the EU thinks there's no point. I mean, Donald Trump shows a fondness for the UK of sorts when it comes to the EU animosity. Tonight, he said the EU is pathetic. it rips us off.

They think a global trade war is in nobody's interest, but they think they need to stand firm. Unlike the UK, for example, which is taking a more softly, carefully approach, the EU thinks there's no point. I mean, Donald Trump shows a fondness for the UK of sorts when it comes to the EU animosity. Tonight, he said the EU is pathetic. it rips us off.

So the Commission has prepared a range of possible retaliatory measures on US goods and US services as well, like US banks, big tech, Meta, Apple, for example. But as I say, it's going to be careful about its next move. And in the meantime, a lot of concern in the countries who are likely to be most hit. Think about Germany, 25% tariffs on cars. And France, the winemakers, the champagne makers,

So the Commission has prepared a range of possible retaliatory measures on US goods and US services as well, like US banks, big tech, Meta, Apple, for example. But as I say, it's going to be careful about its next move. And in the meantime, a lot of concern in the countries who are likely to be most hit. Think about Germany, 25% tariffs on cars. And France, the winemakers, the champagne makers,

Both of those industries in Germany and in France look to the US for 20% of their income. So, you know, they expect to be hit hard by this.

Both of those industries in Germany and in France look to the US for 20% of their income. So, you know, they expect to be hit hard by this.

Well, as I say, some countries will be hit harder than others. And so some countries will prefer that the Commission takes tougher or less tough measures. And this is something that the Commission has to think about on all of their behalf in the coming days. But unifying, yes. But I think that the main concern here is that the European Union should not be out of pocket.

Well, as I say, some countries will be hit harder than others. And so some countries will prefer that the Commission takes tougher or less tough measures. And this is something that the Commission has to think about on all of their behalf in the coming days. But unifying, yes. But I think that the main concern here is that the European Union should not be out of pocket.

So the Commission has other things up its sleeve, as well as wanting to sit down with Donald Trump, hoping to negotiate. It also says it's actually got to complete the single market itself, the European single market. There are lots of internal barriers, which it says that will help European businesses if it can take down trade. those barriers.

So the Commission has other things up its sleeve, as well as wanting to sit down with Donald Trump, hoping to negotiate. It also says it's actually got to complete the single market itself, the European single market. There are lots of internal barriers, which it says that will help European businesses if it can take down trade. those barriers.

And also it looks to make other trade deals or deepen existing trade deals with other countries apart from the United States. So it says it's got a lot of tools at its disposal. Its primary concern is to look after European businesses. It says it will do whatever it takes. It's also talked about economic packages in the short term to help businesses or sectors that are particularly badly hit.

And also it looks to make other trade deals or deepen existing trade deals with other countries apart from the United States. So it says it's got a lot of tools at its disposal. Its primary concern is to look after European businesses. It says it will do whatever it takes. It's also talked about economic packages in the short term to help businesses or sectors that are particularly badly hit.

There was pretty much a sharp intake of breath across the country when the Le Pen verdict became known. The judge really dragged out the drama. And TVs were on in bars and cafes. People were listening on the metro and in their offices. She is a huge political figure here in France, the face of the nationalist right.

There was pretty much a sharp intake of breath across the country when the Le Pen verdict became known. The judge really dragged out the drama. And TVs were on in bars and cafes. People were listening on the metro and in their offices. She is a huge political figure here in France, the face of the nationalist right.

And even though, as you say, she has come out fighting, defiant, she's going to appeal the verdict, she says. Deep down, she knows. This could spell the end of her political career and the ends to her long cherished hope of becoming France's next president. Silent fury oozing out of her, Marine Le Pen marched out of the Paris courthouse today, even before the final verdict. Why?

And even though, as you say, she has come out fighting, defiant, she's going to appeal the verdict, she says. Deep down, she knows. This could spell the end of her political career and the ends to her long cherished hope of becoming France's next president. Silent fury oozing out of her, Marine Le Pen marched out of the Paris courthouse today, even before the final verdict. Why?

It was perfectly clear, she said on French TV tonight, the judge was out to bar her from running for president.

It was perfectly clear, she said on French TV tonight, the judge was out to bar her from running for president.