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EU Bans Politicians From Saying 'Tradesman' and 'Man-made' In Favour of 'Inclusive' Language
The EU's latest English Style Guide advises against using gendered terms, promoting more inclusive alternatives such as 'the average person.'
Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Toblerone Maker Fined £288M By EU For Shrewd, Anticompetitive Practices
EU fined Mondelez €337.5 million for limiting chocolate sales across borders, potentially raising prices for consumers struggling with inflation.
EU Exempts Microsoft's Bing, Edge From Digital Markets Act, Report
Microsoft and other tech companies listed as gatekeepers were given a grace period of 6 months to comply with the DMA, which will lapse in March 2024.
EU Face Backlash After Announcing New Accelerated Asylum System
After years of negotiations regarding the EU's Migrant Pact, the member-states have struck a deal that will see children having their fingerprints taken.
European Union Launches In-Depth Investigation into Elon Musk's X Under Digital Services Act
The European Commission, responsible for enforcing the DSA on major platforms like X, announced the initiation of the investigation, citing potential breaches related to risk management, content moderation, dark patterns, advertising transparency, and data access for researchers.
The EU Is Successfully Pushing Fast Fashion Brands Towards Sustainability
Some 5.8 million tonnes of garment materials are discarded each year, in response, fast-fashion brands have pledged to reverse the effects of "overproduction and overconsumption of clothing".
Is Pfizer in danger of fallout after the COVID-19 pandemic?
Despite the pharmaceutical company's COVID-19 vaccine which saved millions of lives, the company could now be in danger of collapse in subsequent years.
EU wants tech companies to clearly label AI-generated content
The European Commission has asked online platforms to detect and label content created using AI tools in its attempt to tackle disinformation.
EU announces grants for 100+ deep tech companies led by women
Women remain underrepresented in the deep tech industry, but with a new 10 million euros grant to 134 female-led companies across Europe, progress can be made.
EU financial services need shake-up to benefit retail investors, top official says
A potential ban on commissions paid by banks to financial advisers who sell their products could be part of a wider shake-up of retail financial services in the European Union, the bloc's finance chief said on Tuesday.
Oil slips further on demand, financial market worries
Wall Street stock indexes fell on Monday and the dollar hit a two-decade high, making oil more expensive for holders of other currencies.
Austria says Russian gas still flowing as it scrambles for alternatives
Russian energy giant Gazprom on Wednesday halted gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland for failing to pay for gas in roubles
EU-US to seek shared tech rules despite French ire
The talks in Pittsburgh, a rust-belt city that has grown into a tech hub, are only the first instalment of the Trade and Tech Council
UK insists EU must go further to break Brexit deadlock
David Frost held a "constructive discussion" with his EU counterpart Michel Barnier, with the bloc confirming it is willing to hold ramped-up talks this week.
UK rejects EU call to back down over Brexit Bill
The UK bill has further complicated the already messy Brexit process, as Britain unpicks nearly 50 years of European integration.
Brexit disruption 'inevitable' even with deal, EU warns
British and EU negotiators are making slow progress in working towards an agreement on future relations.
Asia equities turn negative as virus economic reality bites
With countries from Asia-Pacific to Europe and US states reopening their shattered economies, global equities have enjoyed a strong revival.
EU to lay out trillion-euro 'green deal'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants state aid to seed investments that would protect the environment.
Incoming EU chief vows to build green superpower as MEPs vote
The former German defence minister urged lawmakers to approve her 27-strong commission so that she can get to work on December 1.
Italy's 'unprecedented' budget spooks the financial markets
The European Commission issued a sharp rebuke of Italy's budget, which targets a 2.4 percent deficit for next year.
Why cheaper drugs threaten the health of patients
Patients and the pharmaceutical industry could soon feel the affects of EU plans to reduce patent protection period.
Irish border is being used to spark new Brexit referendum says Boris Johnson
Foreign secretary Boris Johnson says that the issue of the Irish border is being used as a "proxy war" to thwart Brexit.
Theresa May to tell EU: You can't break up UK over Northern Ireland's post-Brexit status
The prime minister Theresa May will tell the EU it can't break up the UK over Northern Ireland's post-Brexit status.
EU to warn UK that 'Northern Ireland must agree to Brussels rules'
The European Commission's draft Brexit deal will insist that Northern Ireland agree to Brussels' rules.
UK will back bankers' proposal for continued EU access after Brexit
British negotiators are reportedly preparing to push for the kind of Brexit favoured by the UK's financial services sector, despite Brussels having already rebuffed such a plan.
Brexit transition deal 'not a given' as Barnier struggles to understand UK position
Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier has warned the UK that a transition deal "is not a given" if disagreements over the transition deal cannot be resolved.
'We're no longer the model pupil': Germany is EU's biggest rule-breaker
Germany is biggest breaker of EU rules and subject to 74 infringement proceedings, according to figures released by German Economics Ministry.
The EU 'could ground flights' to punish UK if it breaches Brexit transition terms
Brussels says the UK must submit to EU powers during the Brexit transition period or else face punishments like grounding flights.
EU promises a fight after Donald Trump threatens 'very big trade war'
Europe unbowed after US president describes EU practices as unfair and warns of something "very big" in retaliation.
Ireland to start collecting €13bn in tax from Apple amid legal tussle with EU
The European Commission has ordered Ireland to collect back taxes for the years 2003-2014.