Economy
EU Commission slaps three major fashion brands with €157 million fine
An investigation launched in 2023 revealed that Gucci, Chloé and Loewe imposed their own pricing policies on retailers, thereby increasing product prices and reducing consumer choice. Gucci was hit the hardest, with a fine of €119 million.
Europe News
Brussels mounts pressure on Commissioner Várhelyi over spy probe
Olivér Várhelyi was Hungary's EU ambassador when an alleged spy ring at the embassy tried to recruit European Commission staff to be moles for Hungary. The European Commision president now wants to discuss the matter with Várhelyi.
Europe News
Von der Leyen emerged 'strengthened' from motions of censure — for now
This week in Strasbourg, Ursula von der Leyen survived two more motions of censure in the European Parliament with even more support than in July. But the battle with the MEPs is far from over, and the credibility of the EU institutions has been damaged. What will happen next?
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Europe News
European Commission to consider fund for EU-wide access to abortion
The European Commission will study a proposal to create a fund to help women access safe abortions when they cannot do so in their own countries due to restrictive laws, following a citizens’ campaign that gathered one million signatures across the EU.
EU Decoded
EU and India seek closer relations in shadow of Russia
The European Commission has proposed a new EU-India Strategic Agenda, for the bloc to develop ties in trade and security with the world's most populous democracy. However, India's enduring alliance with Russia remains a source of disagreement between the two sides.
Economy
Pharma tariffs: The EU's confident it can dodge US measures
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical products imported into the US, but the European Commission remains hopeful that the deal concluded with Washington this summer—setting 15% tariffs on EU goods—will also apply to the sector.
