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EU’s top court upholds €4.1 billion Antitrust fine against Google over Android practices

Europe’s highest court has upheld a €4.1 billion ($4.8 billion) antitrust penalty against Google, rejecting the technology giant’s final appeal in one of the European Union’s most significant competition cases. The ruling confirms that Google abused its dominant position in the......

China and EU to hold second trade and investment consultation meeting this Autumn

China and the European Union have agreed to strengthen their economic dialogue by holding regular ministerial-level meetings under their newly established trade and investment consultation mechanism, with the second session scheduled for this autumn. The announcement signals continued efforts by both......

EU estimates Montenegro accession cost at €3.2 billion, says impact on citizens would be minimal

The European Commission has estimated that Montenegro’s potential accession to the European Union would cost approximately €3.2 billion ($3.65 billion) for the bloc, according to a statement released on Tuesday in Brussels. Despite the headline figure, the Commission emphasized that the financial......

Germany demands €400 billion EU budget cut, warning current plan is “Unaffordable”

Germany is calling for a major reduction in the European Union’s long-term budget, demanding cuts of around €400 billion ($456 billion) to the European Commission’s proposed spending plan for 2028–2034, according to an internal government document seen on Tuesday. The proposal......

UK auto industry warns post-Brexit EV trade rules could cost manufacturers £1.4 billion

Britain's automotive industry is urging policymakers to reach a new agreement with the European Union over electric vehicle trade rules, warning that the introduction of stricter post-Brexit requirements could result in £1.4 billion in additional tariffs for manufacturers. The Society of Motor......

Kallas says the European Union does not need a unified army

The European Union does not need to establish a unified military force because the armed forces of its member states already form part of NATO's collective defense system, according to Kaja Kallas, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Speaking in a recent interview,......

Airbus secures record €3 billion EIB Loan to fund R&D and Green innovation

The European Investment Bank (EIB), the lending arm of the European Union, has approved a record €3 billion financing package for aerospace manufacturer Airbus, marking the largest loan ever granted to a single corporate borrower by the institution. The financing is designed to support long-term......

Finland, Romania lead EU call to reassess brown bear conservation rules

A group of European Union member states is pressing for a reassessment of the legal protection status of brown bears, arguing that growing populations in parts of Europe are increasing the frequency of human-wildlife conflicts and creating new risks for rural communities. The initiative, led by Romania......

Baker Hughes offers concessions to EU regulators over Chart Industries takeover

U.S.-based energy services company Baker Hughes has submitted proposed remedies to European Union regulators in an effort to secure approval for its planned $13.6 billion acquisition of Chart Industries, according to a filing from the European Commission. The case is currently under review by the European......