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EU judges confirm annulment of tech giant €1.06 billion fine

After almost 20 years of legal battle, the European judges have ruled in favour of US tech giant Intel annulling a €1.06 billion fine imposed by EU antitrust enforcer.

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Pinterest hit with privacy complaint for unlawfully tracking users

The French data protection authority could fine Pinterest if the claims stack up.

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Eight cringiest lines in EU Commissioners’ job applications

Twenty six hopefuls have sent MEPs their pitches to serve at the top of the next European Commission, due to take office within weeks. We’ve read them so you don’t have to.

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Climate Commissioner eyes chance to drive emissions cuts through tax

Wopke Hoekstra wants to use tax changes to nudge Europeans towards cleaner and greener choices in areas such as transport and heating – but he’ll face the same veto that has blocked reform for years.

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European Parliament softens stance on overhaul of medical device rules

Timetable for reforms of rules affecting medical devices not defined after calls for thorough impact assessment.

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WHO to survey EU healthcare workers' mental wellbeing

The WHO and the EU have partnered to launch a survey aimed at assessing the impact of mental health challenges on healthcare professionals, as well as possible policy measures to alleviate the burden.

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EU Parliament and Council clash over €1.52bn cuts to 2025 budget

'The EU budget cannot be a prisoner of interest rates by reducing our programmes,' said leading lawmaker Victor Negrescu, as MEPs signalled clear opposition to proposed cuts setting stage for tense negotiations over the EU budget for 2025.

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Incoming tech Commissioner wants EU to become 'AI continent'

Written answers by proposed EU Commissioners hint at their plans for AI, child protection online and updating consumer rules.

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Germany, Romania appoint illegal online content flaggers

The organisations will help report online platforms' illegal behaviour, as required under the Digital Services Act.

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Heat pump makers seek help from Brussels amid sales slump

Heat pumps are set to play at least as important a role in Europe’s energy transition as electric cars, but a drop in demand following record sales during the 2022 energy crisis has manufacturers looking to Brussels to address what they see as a taxes and subsidies that favour gas.

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Seven countries not respecting EU minimum wage rules: trade union

Member states are dragging their feet implementing EU laws intended to ensure workers get a decent salary, as a key deadline looms, the European Trade Union Confederation said.

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EU ministers set cautious Baltic fish quotas amid fear over Russian hauls

Fisheries ministers have agreed to maintain low fishing quotas for most fish stocks in the highly polluted Baltic Sea but concerns grow over the presence of Russian vessels, which might exploit the reduced opportunities for EU fishers.

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COP29: MEPs tough on climate finance, vague on fossil fuel phase-out

A cross-party compromise saw MEPs agree weak wording on the future of coal, oil and gas, but strong support for getting major polluters like China to contribute to a global support scheme for poorer nations, and sharp criticism of the choice of Azerbaijan as host country.

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Leaked budget plans spark fears for EU health funding

Stakeholders and lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the fate of the EU budget pot dedicated to health, which may either be merged with other funds or worse, disappear, according to a leaked early blueprint.

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EU Ombudsman blasts Commission over chemicals safety

Many highly dangerous substances have remained on the market, sometimes for years, while the EU executive flouts legal deadlines on authorisation decisions, the Ombudsman has found, warning of a ‘threat to health and environment’.

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EU auditors warn of double payout risk amid shifting budget model

The EU executive has largely rejected new findings from the European Court of Auditors over its new streamlined spending approach, sparking a dust-up as it plans wider reforms to the bloc’s €1.2 trillion budget.

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Intel: clarity on competition? - Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior trade and competition reporter Peggy Corlin.

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Amazon's EU lobbying spend hits €5M - nearly double its figures

The correction of the spending follows a complaint by several transparency organisations.

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Ukraine aid, Middle East and budget - this week in the Parliament

The European Parliament is in for a busy week in Strasbourg, with key issues like the budget, migration, Ukraine, and conflicts in the Middle East set to dominate discussions. Expect fiery debates among MEPs, along with the presentation of two major awards for human rights and journalism.

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Who has the most competitive tax system in Europe?

New research awards bouquets to Estonia, the UK and Germany and brickbats to Italy and France – as governments seek to avoid a race to the bottom on standards.