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Pfizergate Commission transparency battle kicks off in European Court

The case opposing the New York Times and the EU Commission over its failure to disclose text messages between president Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla about COVID-19 vaccine contracts has entered the hearing phase.

Europe News

Parliament majority fractured in stand-off over commissioner hearings

Parliamentary confirmation of Ursula von der Leyen’s new team of Commissioners has spiralled into a political drama, threatening to delay the start of the new EU executive.

Europe News

Bank of England hails warmer EU relations after Starmer’s reset pledge

A shift in trade patterns with Europe has weighed on the UK economy, Governor Andrew Bailey said.

Economy

EU inflation forecast to tumble as Brussels warns of looming trade war

The European Commission has hailed a 'gradual' rebound in economic activity, but warns the EU is 'especially vulnerable' amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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Tech News

Consumer report finds Big Tech don't comply with digital market rules

European consumer association BEUC considered that Meta, Apple and Google still have to improve the interoperability of their platform to third party businesses to comply with the Digital Market Act.

Europe News

EU slaps Meta with €797 million fine

The European Commission slapped a €797, 72 million fine on Facebook’s owner Meta for abusing its dominant position in the market for personal social networks on Thursday, for preferencing its online classified ads service Facebook Marketplace.

Tech News

TikTok, X, Meta exposed to terrorist content: Irish regulator

The online platforms now have three months to report back about the measures they took to take down illegal content.

Business

AI use poses risks to global financial system, standard-setters warn

The Financial Stability Board said the technology could lead to herding, fraud and disinformation, as jurisdictions such as the EU examine the case for further regulation.

Europe News

Commission proposes EU-wide digital tool for posted workers

The European Commission is proposing a voluntary single digital portal for companies posting workers to another member state to provide cross-border services. Stakeholders are divided over its 'added value'.

Tech News

EU countries warn of Commission power grab in telecom law revamp

The current draft text would give the European Commission more competences in spectrum management, a group of 13 countries warned during discussions on the White Paper on connectivity.

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Blocking deforestation law could make EU look ‘ridiculous’

The largest political group in the European Parliament is counting on support from the far right to gut a law that would keep products linked to deforestation off the market, in a move that risks undermining the EU’s position at the COP29 climate talks.

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Poland's agriculture ministry has 'reservations' over Mercosur deal

As a deal looms by the end of the year, Poland’s agriculture ministry has published a statement where it registers reservations over the Mercosur agreement. It should please France which leads the opposition to the deal.

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‘Russian warship, go f*** yourself’ can’t be trademarked: EU court

The slogan uttered by a Ukrainian border guard on Snake Island has become a symbol of defiance against Russian aggression – but it’s more political than commercial, the EU judges said.

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New EU tech chief to discuss 5G security measures with governments

The European Commission in 2020 adopted 5G security measures to protect telecom networks, but just a handful of countries have banned the Chinese suppliers.

Tech News

EU Commission plans to continue tech standardisation work with US

It is still unclear if there is political will to keep the EU-US Trade and Technology Council going in the wake of the US election.

Europe News

EU foreign policy chief: world cannot wait on US for climate action

EU negotiators prepare for tough talks on finance for developing countries at the COP29 climate talks that open in Baku, Azerbaijan, next week,

Tech News

Musk joining Trump's team would not impact EU Commission's X probes

Musk, who said he would be open to entering politics, might get a secretary or advisory job in the Trump administration.

Europe News

Future budget commissioner urges capitals to work on new EU-wide taxes

The next long-term budget should be larger than the current 1% of the EU's GDP, said Polish Budget Commissioner-designate Piotr Serafin, stressing the urgent need to work on new EU-wide taxes by early 2025 at the latest.

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EU climate chief gets green light for new Commission

Dutch commissioner recommits to a 90% emissions cut by 2040, pledges not to revise deadlines for the phase-out of new petrol and diesel cars, and brushes off a far-right climate denier during a grilling by MEPs.

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EU court dismisses banks' appeal in cartel case

The European judges dismissed appeals lodged by Credit Agricole and Credit Suisse against a 2021 Commission decision that exchange of sensitive information between traders was an anticompetitive cartel in the secondary trading market.