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EU targets LNG and shipping in 14th Russia sanctions package

European Union countries on Monday adopted a 14th package of sanctions against Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. 

EU targets LNG and shipping in 14th Russia sanctions package
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EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates

EU countries are wavering over whether to back additional tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles, highlighting Brussels' challenge in

EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates
Election|Europe|News

As France votes, Europe holds its breath

When President Emmanuel Macron shocked France last month by calling a snap election, he was gambling with the future of

As France votes, Europe holds its breath
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Technology

China-built EVs hit with duties in biggest EU trade case yet

The European Union will impose tariffs of up to 37.6% from Friday on imports of electric vehicles made in China, EU officials said

China-built EVs hit with duties in biggest EU trade case yet
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

What happens next in the EU investigation into Chinese EVs?

EU regulators will impose provisional duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) imported into the European Union from Friday, without backdating, they

What happens next in the EU investigation into Chinese EVs?
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Chinese industry body tells EU to correct its findings on EVs

EU tariffs on electric vehicles built in China breach global trading rules and must be corrected, an industry body representing 12 Chinese automakers told the

Chinese industry body tells EU to correct its findings on EVs
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Tesla to get lower EU tariff on its Chinese-made EVs

The European Union has slashed its planned extra tariff on Tesla electric vehicles imported from China by more than half, the bloc's executive

Tesla to get lower EU tariff on its Chinese-made EVs
Economy|Europe|Finance

Draghi says EU is falling behind its rivals in competitiveness

The European Union is falling behind global rivals due to limited innovation, high energy prices and skills gaps, former European Central Bank chief Mario

Draghi says EU is falling behind its rivals in competitiveness
Business|Economy

Draghi urges EU to catch up rivals or face 'slow agony'

The European Union needs far more coordinated industrial policy, more rapid decisions and massive investment if it wants to keep pace economically with rivals

Draghi urges EU to catch up rivals or face 'slow agony'
Europe|News|Political|World

Von der Leyen names new European Commission with focus on security, competitiveness

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday named a new team to lead the European Union's most powerful

Von der Leyen names new European Commission with focus on security, competitiveness
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

EU challenges China's dairy product probe at WTO

The European Commission launched a challenge at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Monday against China's investigation into EU dairy products, initiated

EU challenges China's dairy product probe at WTO
Business|Europe|Technology

Google complains to EU over Microsoft cloud practices

Alphabet unit Google filed a complaint to the European Commission on Wednesday against what it said were Microsoft's anti-competitive practices to lock

Google complains to EU over Microsoft cloud practices
Europe|News

UK PM Starmer visits Brussels for first talks on EU reset

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would work in good faith towards resetting relations with Brussels after talks with

UK PM Starmer visits Brussels for first talks on EU reset
Business|Economy|Europe

EU has enough support to impose Chinese EV tariffs, sources say

France, Greece, Italy and Poland will vote on Friday in favour of tariffs of up to 45% on imports of electric vehicles (EVs) made in China, sources said,

EU has enough support to impose Chinese EV tariffs, sources say
Economy|Europe|News|Technology

EU presses ahead with Chinese EV tariffs after divided vote

The European Union will press ahead with hefty tariffs on China-made electric vehicles, the EU executive said on Friday, even after the bloc's largest economy

EU presses ahead with Chinese EV tariffs after divided vote
Economy|Europe|News

EU backing for China EV tariffs shows Berlin's waning influence

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's rejection of EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles failed to stop fellow European Union members voting in favour, exposing

EU backing for China EV tariffs shows Berlin's waning influence
Economy|Europe

For Europe's economy, US election risks outweigh upside

For Europe's economy, the Nov.

For Europe's economy, US election risks outweigh upside
Business|Europe|Finance

Hard to see Chinese EV price deal by end of October, says EU official

EU talks with Beijing on minimum import prices to avert the bloc's tariffs on China-built electric vehicles pose a "formidable challenge" as cars are complex

Hard to see Chinese EV price deal by end of October, says EU official
Europe|Political|World

EU, seeking allies, holds first summit with Gulf states

The European Union held its first summit with the Gulf states on Wednesday, part of EU diplomatic courting of less familiar friends as it seeks

EU, seeking allies, holds first summit with Gulf states
Business|Economy|Europe

EU leaders to set deadlines on bloc's competitiveness push

European Union leaders will set multiple deadlines for a deeper single market, more capital for investments and a unified energy market, according to draft

EU leaders to set deadlines on bloc's competitiveness push
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

What happens as EU concludes investigation of Chinese-made EVs?

The European Union formally approved imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) on Tuesday after an investigation that has divided the bloc and

What happens as EU concludes investigation of Chinese-made EVs?
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs, risking Beijing backlash

The European Union has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles to as much as 45.3% at the end of its highest profile trade

EU slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs, risking Beijing backlash
Europe|Political|US

Facing tariff threat, Europe eyes options to appease Trump

The European Union is considering options to appease Donald Trump on his return to the White House as it braces for a resumption of U.S. tariffs and other

Facing tariff threat, Europe eyes options to appease Trump
Election|Europe|US

Meeting in shadow of Trump win, Europeans vow stronger defence

European leaders gathered on Thursday in the shadow of Donald Trump's election victory and said they agreed on the need to take more

Meeting in shadow of Trump win, Europeans vow stronger defence
Business|Economy|Europe|US

Trump adds to internal strife stalling EU competitiveness push

The European Union's goal of boosting competitiveness to catch up with rivals the United States and China has gained fresh urgency after

Trump adds to internal strife stalling EU competitiveness push

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