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Italy's government, businesses warn of heavy impact of U.S. tariffs

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and its top business lobby warned on Wednesday that looming U.S. tariffs would have a major impact on the

Italy's government, businesses warn of heavy impact of U.S. tariffs
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German wind farms asked to install radar amid security concerns

Wind farms off the northern German coast have been asked to install radar facilities in an attempt to boost surveillance of ships and drones, the federal maritime authority said on

German wind farms asked to install radar amid security concerns
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Trump tariffs will have massive effect on Italian companies, business lobby warns

The effect of U.S. tariffs on Italian companies will be massive, the head of national industry lobby Confindustria said on Wednesday, calling for Europe to negotiate with President

Trump tariffs will have massive effect on Italian companies, business lobby warns
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Vietnam to host China, EU leaders in coming weeks amid US tariff risks, sources say

China's President Xi Jinping and European Union leaders are set to visit Vietnam in the next few weeks in a swirl of diplomatic activity amid

Vietnam to host China, EU leaders in coming weeks amid US tariff risks, sources say
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Europe warns Trump: We have ‘a strong plan’ for retaliation against tariffs

Europe warns Trump: We have ‘a strong plan’ for retaliation against tariffs

Europe warns Trump: We have ‘a strong plan’ for retaliation against tariffs
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Marine Le Pen brought the far right to France’s front door

For years, Marine Le Pen stood at the gates of power — poised, relentless and rising

Marine Le Pen brought the far right to France’s front door
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Le Pen verdict triggers uproar from far right in France and beyond

A court ruling barring far-right politician Marine Le Pen from office for five years has reverberated across France and Europe

Le Pen verdict triggers uproar from far right in France and beyond
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Stellantis to buy CO2 credits from Tesla 'pool' also in 2025, exec says

Stellantis will buy credits from a "pool" led by Tesla also in 2025, to meet European Union's CO2 reduction requirements, despite Brussels giving carmakers three years to

Stellantis to buy CO2 credits from Tesla 'pool' also in 2025, exec says
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Berlin on measures against U.S. tech giants: 'Nothing is off the table'

A German government spokesperson said on Friday that "nothing is off the table" with regards to punitive measures in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs, after an EU lawmaker

Berlin on measures against U.S. tech giants: 'Nothing is off the table'
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PayPal's shares slide as EU lawmaker raises prospect of new fees amid trade tensions

PayPal's shares fell 5% on Friday after comments from a European Union lawmaker raised concerns that payments firms could get swept up in escalating trade tensions and

PayPal's shares slide as EU lawmaker raises prospect of new fees amid trade tensions
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France says it is making progress toward resolving cognac imports dispute with China

France’s foreign affairs minister says France and China are making progress toward resolving a trade dispute over cognac imports

France says it is making progress toward resolving cognac imports dispute with China
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Europe races to secure critical minerals as global supply tensions mount

The European Union is ramping up efforts to secure critical minerals and reduce reliance on China

Europe races to secure critical minerals as global supply tensions mount
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Italy is concerned but not 'terrified' by potential Trump wine tariffs, minister says

Italy is concerned but not "terrified" of any new tariffs the United States could impose on wine, the country's agriculture minister said on Thursday, adding he

Italy is concerned but not 'terrified' by potential Trump wine tariffs, minister says
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EU preparing "robust, calibrated" response to new U.S. import tariffs, Commission says

The European Union is preparing its response to the new import tariffs on imported vehicles announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, the European Commission said on Thursday.

EU preparing "robust, calibrated" response to new U.S. import tariffs, Commission says
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Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that larger tariffs could be placed on the European Union and Canada if they both work together "to do economic harm to the USA."

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'
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EU trade commissioner to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Tuesday

The European Commissioner for trade, Maros Sefcovic, is heading to Washington to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday, a Commission spokesperson said on Monday.

EU trade commissioner to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Tuesday
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EU leaders vow to continue backing Ukraine, but make no concrete pledge

European Union leaders said on Thursday that they will continue to support Ukraine, but they did not immediately endorse a call by

EU leaders vow to continue backing Ukraine, but make no concrete pledge
Europe|Political

Spain's ruling coalition split over defence spending as EU leaders push for increases

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged on Thursday to boost Spain's defence spending along with the rest of the EU, though a parliamentary vote

Spain's ruling coalition split over defence spending as EU leaders push for increases
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EU delays first tariffs against U.S. to mid-April

The European Union has delayed its first counter-measures against the United States over President Donald Trump's metals tariffs until mid-April, allowing it

EU delays first tariffs against U.S. to mid-April
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EU struggles to bring Trump to the table on tariffs

As one of the European Union's top negotiators, Sabine Weyand has battled Britain over Brexit and driven tough trade talks around the world.

EU struggles to bring Trump to the table on tariffs
Europe|Political|World

Greece to press EU over returning illegal migrants denied asylum, says PM

ATHENS - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday that illegal migrants denied asylum by Greece should be returned to their country of origin, and he urged the European Union to

Greece to press EU over returning illegal migrants denied asylum, says PM
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EU proposes joint defence push amid Russia fears and US worries

Europe should further boost military spending, pool resources on joint defence projects and buy more European arms, according to an EU blueprint

EU proposes joint defence push amid Russia fears and US worries
Business|Europe|Political|Technology

European Union lays out how Apple must open its tech up to competitors under bloc's digital rules

The European Union on Wednesday outlined that steps that Apple must take to open up its iPhone and iPad operating systems to work better with competing technologies

European Union lays out how Apple must open its tech up to competitors under bloc's digital rules
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The EU wants to break its security dependency on the US and buy more European weapons

The European Union has announced a new drive to break its security dependency on the United States

The EU wants to break its security dependency on the US and buy more European weapons
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EU should fund Ukraine's access to satellite internet, Commission says

The European Union should fund Ukraine's access to space services that can be provided by EU-based commercial providers, the European Commission said in its white

EU should fund Ukraine's access to satellite internet, Commission says
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EU proposes cutting steel imports by 15% as Trump tariffs bite

The European Union will tighten steel import quotas to reduce inflows by a further 15% from April, a senior EU official said on Wednesday, in a

EU proposes cutting steel imports by 15% as Trump tariffs bite

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