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EU Commission bewails 'unfair' Chinese Cognac duties

Trade relations between the EU and China have flared up, complicating arrangements for forthcoming bilateral summit taking place in Beijing at the end of July.

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Companies warn Commission against restrictive EU cloud criteria

A European Commission proposal on AI and Cloud is set to come out in December.

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Europe's top CEOs call for Commission to slow down on AI Act

The call adds to ongoing concerns about the short timeframe in which companies will have to comply with a set of voluntary rules on general-purpose AI.

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Poll suggests Europeans want tougher Big Tech EU enforcement

French, German and Spanish participants to a YouGov survey called for stricter EU enforcements of digital regulations and consider Big Tech more powerful than the EU.

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EU open to carbon offsets on path to 2040 emissions target

The European Commission has controversially proposed allowing international carbon offsets to help meet the EU’s 2040 climate targets, raising concerns about outsourcing the emission reduction actions.

Markets

EU pharma chief calls for European Nasdaq to boost biotech innovation

The head of the EU's pharmaceutical lobby has called for the creation of a life sciences-focused stock market in Europe, modelled after the US Nasdaq, to help retain biotech innovation and investment within the region.

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EU Commissioner calls for more of long-term budget for space projects

The EU Commission is in the final stages of drafting a proposal for the bloc's seven-year budget after 2027, which currently stands at €1.2 trillion. The EU Commissioner for Defence and Space has told Euronews that he is seeking additional funding for his policy areas.

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EU keeps racing pigeons tethered as bird flu ruffles feathers

Despite pleas from pigeon fanciers, the EU isn’t loosening its grip on avian flu rules just yet, keeping racing pigeons grounded as a precaution.

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Ferrari wins EU court battle to retain iconic Testarossa trademark

The EU General Court has upheld Ferrari’s rights to the Testarossa trademark, ruling that its use on second-hand cars, parts, and licensed scale models constituted genuine use.

Tech News

Commission mulls offering companies signing AI Code grace period

The Code of Practice on general-purpose AI is set to come out before 2 August, when the rules kick in.

Economy

EU and US aim for political understanding to resolve tariff dispute

As deadline for negotiations on trade with the US looms, the EU and US are seen heading for a basic deal, leaving more detailed wrangling over sectors for later.

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Danish publishers sue OpenAI after failing to strike rights deal

The collective action comes as Denmark starts chairing meetings of the EU member states.

Europe News

EU and Ukraine strike less ambitious but 'realistic' trade deal

The European Commission has announced an agreement in principle on a new trade deal with Ukraine, replacing the temporary post-war framework with a long-term but more modest arrangement.

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Most interest in AI gigafactory builds is European, Commission says

The European Commission announced plans to mobilise funds to build AI factories earlier this year; an official call will follow later this year.

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Poland ends its EU presidency, leaders take stock of successes

Poland is ending its presidency of the European Union. The country has presided over EU Council meetings since 1 January 2025. "Your presidency has been difficult, but you have made it," said Ursula von der Leyen to Donald Tusk at a press conference in Brussels on Thursday.

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EU Commission to call on companies to sign AI Code

The workshop, organised by the Commission’s AI Office, will discuss the final code of practice, as well as “benefits of signing the Code.”

Europe News

Delay to EU's 2040 climate goals ‘a mistake’, Ribera answers Macron

European Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera was quizzed on Euronews' Europe Today morning show and asked for reaction to French President Emmanuel Macron's call to delay the Commission's 2040 climate targets.

Business

Tariffs: France and Germany pursue different tacks towards US deal

France and Germany are at odds over the negotiating strategy on trade with the US, while the Commission is increasingly doubtful about securing a zero-tariff deal.

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Let's create a new World Trade Organization - Von der Leyen

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has proposed to EU leaders the launch of a Europe-led initiative to establish a structured trade cooperation with Asian countries, potentially laying the groundwork for an alternative to the gridlocked World Trade Organisation (WTO).

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MEPs seek EU Commission president's resignation with censure motion

Supporters of a motion of censure against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hope it will put enough political pressure on her leadership to force a resignation – mirroring the 1999 downfall of Commission President Jacques Santer.