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EU Votes to Impose Tariffs on Chinese EVs: Germany's Influence in Brussels Under Scrutiny?

World

9 Oct, 2024

EU Votes to Impose Tariffs on Chinese EVs: Germany's Influence in Brussels Under Scrutiny?


Last Friday, EU countries agreed to impose definitive tariffs on imports of electric cars from China, a move with far-reaching...

EU Ombudsman Closes 'Revolving Door' Probe as Her Own Tenure Ends

World

29 Sep, 2024

EU Ombudsman Closes 'Revolving Door' Probe as Her Own Tenure Ends


The European Union's (EU) Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, has concluded her investigation into a former official's transition from the EU's Directorate-General...

Meta Joins Tech Giants in Slamming EU AI Regulations: Is Europe Losing the AI Race?

Technology

25 Sep, 2024

Meta Joins Tech Giants in Slamming EU AI Regulations: Is Europe Losing the AI Race?


A group of companies including Meta and Spotify blasted the European Union Thursday for its “fragmented and inconsistent” decision-making on...

Ursula von der Leyen's Power Grab: How She's Reshaping the EU Commission

World

23 Sep, 2024

Ursula von der Leyen's Power Grab: How She's Reshaping the EU Commission


When Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her team for the next European Commission last week, even the mainstream media, usually...

NIS 2: The EU's New Cybersecurity Directive - What It Means for Businesses

World

22 Sep, 2024

NIS 2: The EU's New Cybersecurity Directive - What It Means for Businesses


Companies could face hefty fines or even suspensions of service in the European Union under strict new cybersecurity regulations set...

Google Wins Major Victory: EU Court Overturns $1.7 Billion Antitrust Fine

Technology

19 Sep, 2024

Google Wins Major Victory: EU Court Overturns $1.7 Billion Antitrust Fine


Google has won its challenge against a €1.49bn (£1.26bn) fine from the EU for blocking rival online search advertisers. The...

Germany Tightens Border Controls, Stirring Anger Among Neighbors: Schengen Zone in Jeopardy?

World

18 Sep, 2024

Germany Tightens Border Controls, Stirring Anger Among Neighbors: Schengen Zone in Jeopardy?


Germany has taken a dramatic step, reintroducing border checks at all its land borders as part of a crackdown on...

EU-China Trade War: UK Pork and Spirits in the Crosshairs

World

14 Sep, 2024

EU-China Trade War: UK Pork and Spirits in the Crosshairs


The world is currently watching from the sidelines as tension grows between the EU and China. The Asian economic powerhouse...

EU Farm Lobbies Embrace Less Meat Consumption in Historic Agreement

World

11 Sep, 2024

EU Farm Lobbies Embrace Less Meat Consumption in Historic Agreement


Seven months of intense debate behind closed doors appears to have produced what election campaign tubthumping and rowdy street protests...

Europe's Nightmare Scenario: Will the US Abandon Europe After the Election?

World

11 Sep, 2024

Europe's Nightmare Scenario: Will the US Abandon Europe After the Election?


A specter haunts Europe. No matter who wins the White House, Europeans should know that Washington is drawing up scenarios...

NIS2 Directive: Are You Ready for the New EU Cybersecurity Regulations?

Technology

3 Sep, 2024

NIS2 Directive: Are You Ready for the New EU Cybersecurity Regulations?


The Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) is the European Union’s updated cybersecurity legislation, developed to strengthen cybersecurity across...

EU Slaps Chinese EV Makers with Tariffs Up to 36.3%, But Tesla Gets a Break

Business

26 Aug, 2024

EU Slaps Chinese EV Makers with Tariffs Up to 36.3%, But Tesla Gets a Break


The European Union has imposed tariffs on several Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, ranging from 17% to 36.3%, as part...

Meta and Spotify CEOs Slam EU's AI Regulations: 'Stifling Innovation' and Holding Back Europe

Technology

26 Aug, 2024

Meta and Spotify CEOs Slam EU's AI Regulations: 'Stifling Innovation' and Holding Back Europe


European Union (EU) regulations impacting artificial intelligence (AI) may deny the region’s businesses, academics and others the chance to participate...

15-Hour Dover Queues: UK Government's Worst-Case Scenario for Post-Brexit Biometric Checks

World

21 Aug, 2024

15-Hour Dover Queues: UK Government's Worst-Case Scenario for Post-Brexit Biometric Checks


Drivers heading to Dover could face jams of up to 15 hours at peak times when new EU post-Brexit border...

Europe's War on Free Speech: Are Americans Next?

World

19 Aug, 2024

Europe's War on Free Speech: Are Americans Next?


Determined to trample on the vigorous marketplace of ideas that defines American society, various European governments have declared war on...

Irish Businesses Face Massive Fines for Non-Compliance with EU's New Cyber Security Law

World

6 Aug, 2024

Irish Businesses Face Massive Fines for Non-Compliance with EU's New Cyber Security Law


The majority of Irish businesses are unprepared for the next big cyber attack and risk massive fines for non-compliance with...

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