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EU lawmakers to discuss tech rules with US officials in Washington

The visit by MEPs comes after a range of criticism from the Donald Trump administration about EU regulation.

Europe

US trade relations shouldn't impact probes on Big Tech, lawmaker says

Washington's looming tariffs threats against the EU should not influence the bloc's antitrust investigations against US Big Tech that are set to come to an end next month, MEP Bernd Lang has told Euronews.

Europe

Exclusive: France, Germany divided over how to retaliate to US tariffs

Despite EU countries fronting an outward show of unity over the Trump White House's tariff threats, dividing lines are emerging: some favour swift retaliatory action, others would prefer ongoing dialogue with the US. At stake is whether Europe can continue negotiating en bloc or will see a splinter.

Europe

EU Commission promises 'firm, immediate' reaction to new US tariffs

Defending a rules-based trading system based on low tariffs, the EU executive said reciprocal tariffs were unjustified and that it will react swiftly.

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Europeans think US is 'necessary partner' not 'ally', study finds

A study by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) shows that Europeans no longer see the US as an 'ally', and revealed a broad variety of opinions on the future of the EU.

Europe

EU prepares retaliatory measures as tensions rise with US

The European Union is up in arms as Donald Trump carries out his tariff threat. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and some MEPs called for unity.

Europe

EU will react against 'unlawful' US tariffs, says European Commission

The European executive has announced that it would retaliate against US tariffs on aluminium and steel if they are confirmed, considering them unlawful and counterproductive.

Europe

How to counter Trump's trade war?

President Trump has hit Canada, China and Mexico with threatened tariffs in the last week. The EU is waiting its turn and mulling its potential response.

Europe

DMA should urgently apply to cloud and AI, lead lawmaker warns

According to German MEP Andreas Schwab, the digital EU regulation should apply to cloud and AI services to prevent their providers from dominating the market before it’s too late.

Europe

EU Commission aims to simplify its way to future growth

The European Commission has presented its new economic strategy for the coming years. Simplification features prominently in a package of proposals that is sorely lacking in novelty.

Europe

Can EU trade strategy counter the Trump tariff challenges?

As the Commission struggles to find new outlets for its exports, the question of whether this will be enough in the face of the tariffs Donald Trump is threatening to impose remains open.

USA

Trump vows to restore US's global standing in inaugural address

In Washington at noon local time (6 pm CET), Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second go at the presidency of the United States in what is a remarkable political comeback.

Europe

EU digital enforcement barometer amid rising pressure from US Big Tech

The European Commission will conclude several investigations launched against Big Tech in the coming months. As US tech giants pressure the EU to retreat and align with laissez faire tone struck by the incoming Trump administration, we take stock of the ongoing probes.

Europe

Which European Trump allies will be in Washington for inauguration?

European friends of Donald Trump have accepted invitations for a ringside seat at today's inauguration of the 47th President of the United States.

Europe

MEPs urge Commission to act on Musk's interventions

In a letter sent to the President of the European Commission, a number of MEPs express their concern at alleged abuses committed by X’s owner Elon Musk and call on the European executive to apply the DSA.

Europe

European glass fibre makers target Egypt-based Chinese makers

European glass fibre producers lodge an anti-dumping complaint calling on the Commission to apply anti-dumping duties on production passing through the Belt and Road Initiative.

Europe

Golf merger could see early divergence of EU and Trump-US regulation

As LIV Golf and PGA Tour attempt to finalise a merger, the impact on sports entertainment and conditions for players will raise regulatory questions on both side of the Atlantic - but the outcome of US and EU merger scrutiny may differ.

Europe

EU trade chief commits to WTO in Geneva following Macron doubts

Emmanuel Macron said the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is not working and that several countries are breaking away from it, but in Geneva European Trade Commissioner Maroš Sefcovic renewed the EU's commitment to multilateral world trade rules.

Europe

Threatened with expulsion, two Bulgarian MEPs leave Renew group

Following Renew's decision to exclude the Bulgarian Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), its two members within Renew have announced their decision to leave the group, staying loyal to their party.

Europe

EU-Swiss single market trade deal faces challenging referendum

The EU and Switzerland reached a bilateral agreement on Friday worth an estimated €550 billion in trade. But ratification of the deal is far from a foregone conclusion, as the Swiss have yet to vote on it.

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