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EU Puts Forth Counter Tariffs Worth 93 Billion Euro If US Talks Fail
EU states on Thursday approved a 93-billion-euro ($109-billion) package of counter-tariffs on US goods that would kick in from August 7 if talks with the United States fail, European diplomats said.
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Meta Says It Won't Sign EU’s GPAI Code of Practice Due to ‘Legal Uncertainties’
Meta announced that it won't sign the European Union’s (EU) Code of Practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI) models last week. Earlier this month, the European Commission said that it has received the final version of GPAI Code of Practice, a voluntary tool aimed at helping the industry comply with the AI Act’s rules, whose f...
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Apple Takes Fight Against $587 Million EU Antitrust Fine to Court
Apple took a challenge against EU regulators to Europe's second highest court on Monday after they fined it 500 million euros ($587 million) earlier this year for breaching landmark rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech.
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European Union Chief, Trump Hold Positive Sunday Phone Call
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump had a "good exchange" about trade as Brussels seeks a deal to avoid steep tariffs before a July 9 deadline, the European Commission said.
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The Cost Of Carbon Credits And How They Can Fight Climate Change
The European Commission has proposed an EU climate target for 2040 that allows countries to count carbon credits bought from developing nations towards the EU goal for the first time. The EU's climate targets need countries to cut emissions at home.
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EU Commission Head Von Der Leyen Faces No-Confidence Vote
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will face a no-confidence vote put forward by far-right MEPs on July 10 -- although it is likely to fail.
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After NATO Deal, How Far Will European Union Go For Trade Peace With Donald Trump
The European Commission, in charge of EU trade policy, has been in talks with Washington for weeks, and the leaders of Europe's two biggest economies France and Germany on Thursday urged Brussels to move fast in search of a deal.
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Google Offers to Tweak Search Results to Promote Rivals, Stave Off EU Antitrust Fine
Google is looking to tweak its search results to better highlight rival services, aiming to avoid a hefty EU antitrust fine. This move follows charges from the European Commission accusing the tech giant of violating the Digital Markets Act by prioritising its own services like Google Shopping, Hotels, and Flights on its Search browser.
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How The World's Top Ad Agencies Aligned To Fix Prices In India
The exchanges form part of a confidential dossier compiled by India's antitrust watchdog that chronicles how global advertising companies, including leading U.S. and European firms, coordinated to rig prices in the world's most populous nation.
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European Union Struggles For Trade Deal With US By July 9 Amid Tariff Tensions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reiterated the European Union's (EU) commitment to reach a "good" trade deal with the US before July 9 during a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
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EU Plans New Russia Sanctions To Increase Pressure On Putin Over Ukraine War
The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, EU Commission said on Friday as leaders from across Europe met in Tirana.
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Electronic Devices to Come With EPREL Sticker Indicating Battery Life, Other Details in EU Starting June
Smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices sold in the European Union (EU) starting June 2025 will be required to have a sticker in the box detailing their battery and efficiency information. The move is said to be a part of the Energy Labelling Regulation commissioned by the European Parliament on April 16, aimed at facilitating consumers'...
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EU Responds To Trump Tariffs, Targets Euro 20 Billion Of US Products
The EU on Wednesday adopted its first measures hitting back at President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught, targeting more than 20 billion euros of US products including soybeans, motorcycles and beauty products, the European Commission said.
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EU Fines 15 Major Carmakers $495 Million Over Vehicle Recycling Cartel
The European Commission on Tuesday fined 15 major carmakers and an industry group a total of about 458 million euros ($495 million) for taking part in a cartel over vehicle recycling.
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Europe Urges Stockpiling Of Emergency Supplies
The European Commission said that Europe should enhance stockpiling of critical equipment and encourage the public to maintain sufficient supplies for at least 72 hours in case of emergencies.
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EU Puts Forth Counter Tariffs Worth 93 Billion Euro If US Talks Fail
EU states on Thursday approved a 93-billion-euro ($109-billion) package of counter-tariffs on US goods that would kick in from August 7 if talks with the United States fail, European diplomats said.
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Meta Says It Won't Sign EU’s GPAI Code of Practice Due to ‘Legal Uncertainties’
Meta announced that it won't sign the European Union’s (EU) Code of Practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI) models last week. Earlier this month, the European Commission said that it has received the final version of GPAI Code of Practice, a voluntary tool aimed at helping the industry comply with the AI Act’s rules, whose f...
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Apple Takes Fight Against $587 Million EU Antitrust Fine to Court
Apple took a challenge against EU regulators to Europe's second highest court on Monday after they fined it 500 million euros ($587 million) earlier this year for breaching landmark rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech.
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European Union Chief, Trump Hold Positive Sunday Phone Call
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump had a "good exchange" about trade as Brussels seeks a deal to avoid steep tariffs before a July 9 deadline, the European Commission said.
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The Cost Of Carbon Credits And How They Can Fight Climate Change
The European Commission has proposed an EU climate target for 2040 that allows countries to count carbon credits bought from developing nations towards the EU goal for the first time. The EU's climate targets need countries to cut emissions at home.
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EU Commission Head Von Der Leyen Faces No-Confidence Vote
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will face a no-confidence vote put forward by far-right MEPs on July 10 -- although it is likely to fail.
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After NATO Deal, How Far Will European Union Go For Trade Peace With Donald Trump
The European Commission, in charge of EU trade policy, has been in talks with Washington for weeks, and the leaders of Europe's two biggest economies France and Germany on Thursday urged Brussels to move fast in search of a deal.
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Google Offers to Tweak Search Results to Promote Rivals, Stave Off EU Antitrust Fine
Google is looking to tweak its search results to better highlight rival services, aiming to avoid a hefty EU antitrust fine. This move follows charges from the European Commission accusing the tech giant of violating the Digital Markets Act by prioritising its own services like Google Shopping, Hotels, and Flights on its Search browser.
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How The World's Top Ad Agencies Aligned To Fix Prices In India
The exchanges form part of a confidential dossier compiled by India's antitrust watchdog that chronicles how global advertising companies, including leading U.S. and European firms, coordinated to rig prices in the world's most populous nation.
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European Union Struggles For Trade Deal With US By July 9 Amid Tariff Tensions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reiterated the European Union's (EU) commitment to reach a "good" trade deal with the US before July 9 during a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
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EU Plans New Russia Sanctions To Increase Pressure On Putin Over Ukraine War
The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, EU Commission said on Friday as leaders from across Europe met in Tirana.
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Electronic Devices to Come With EPREL Sticker Indicating Battery Life, Other Details in EU Starting June
Smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices sold in the European Union (EU) starting June 2025 will be required to have a sticker in the box detailing their battery and efficiency information. The move is said to be a part of the Energy Labelling Regulation commissioned by the European Parliament on April 16, aimed at facilitating consumers'...
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EU Responds To Trump Tariffs, Targets Euro 20 Billion Of US Products
The EU on Wednesday adopted its first measures hitting back at President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught, targeting more than 20 billion euros of US products including soybeans, motorcycles and beauty products, the European Commission said.
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EU Fines 15 Major Carmakers $495 Million Over Vehicle Recycling Cartel
The European Commission on Tuesday fined 15 major carmakers and an industry group a total of about 458 million euros ($495 million) for taking part in a cartel over vehicle recycling.
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Europe Urges Stockpiling Of Emergency Supplies
The European Commission said that Europe should enhance stockpiling of critical equipment and encourage the public to maintain sufficient supplies for at least 72 hours in case of emergencies.
