All news on the topic: European Union

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Intel wins prolonged EU legal battle over a £880 million competition fine
Chipmaker disputed 2009 decision that it abused its market position in case dating back two decades
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Serbian police arrest contract killer linked to 2021 Belgrade assassination
Serbian police said that in cooperation with the European Union law enforcement, they have arrested four members of a criminal group, including a contract killer involved in a brazen revenge murder in Belgrade in 2021.
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’Russia’s dirty money will hijack our democratic process’: how tiny Moldova fears the Kremlin is rigging the EU referendum
Officials believe €100m has been funnelled into the country to influence the pivotal vote and the presidential election
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The covert supply chain transporting EU trucks to Syria
The Syrian army is getting its hands on new-looking EU-branded trucks. An undercover investigation found evidence of a secretive supply chain routing vehicles from Europe to Syria through neighboring countries such as Jordan and Lebanon.
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Unlike the EU, Great Britain has significantly reduced protections for numerous types of food
Unlike the EU, Great Britain has significantly reduced protections for numerous types of food.
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Top EU court to rule on €13bn Apple case that may impact ‘sweetheart’ tax deals
Long-running legal battle began in 2016 after bloc’s competition chief said iPhone maker had benefited from unfair tax breaks in Ireland
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Courts place UK’s post-Brexit scheme for EU citizens at risk, experts warn
Lawyers criticise what they consider inconsistencies in the handling of individual foreign nationals’ cases
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Ursula von der Leyen wins second term as European Commission president
Mainstream groups unite to grant her an emphatic victory and defeat anti-EU and extreme-right forces
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Proposed UK-EU security pact ‘will be welcomed in Brussels’, MEP says
Glad to draw line under poisonous Brexit era, diplomats say Starmer’s new approach to EU brings ‘good vibes’
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Starmer says Britain will not rejoin the EU in his lifetime
Labour leader also says he cannot foresee circumstances where UK would re-enter single market or customs union
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Two police officers hospitalized after being attacked by protesters at far-right AfD congress in Germany
Two police officers have been hospitalised after clashes with hooded protesters outside the congress of Germany’s far-right AfD, as the party met weeks after its record European Union election result.
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The EU finalizes up to €1 billion in aid to Egypt as part of a migration agreement
The EU on Saturday finalized a deal for the disbursement of up to €1 billion in macro-financial assistance to Egypt, within their partnership geared at curbing irregular migration and boosting the North African country’s economy.
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EU to scrutinize Microsoft and Google AI deals for antitrust issues, says Vestager
“We cannot just sit back and see how things pan out,” the competition commissioner said.
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Apple receives EU warning over app store regulations
The iPhone maker is the first company to be told it may not be complying with the EU’s Digital Markets Act.
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Dutch lorry drivers may cease transporting goods to the UK if post-Brexit delays are not reduced
Dutch hauliers say facilities at border posts where some trucks are held for up to 20 hours are inadequate
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Georgia adopts ’Foreign Agent’ law amid a campaign of threatening phone calls
It’s unclear who was behind the calls, which targeted journalists and activists and were disguised using a “spoofing” app.
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Tens of millions spent ahead of new EU fingerprint travel rules
Preparations are under way at major Channel crossing points for a new automated European Union (EU) border IT system due to start this October, despite fears of queue chaos for holidaymakers.
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Death metal: Russian Defense Ministry contractor close to Putin buys Maltese passport and French villa with money from weapons disposal
Alexey Zolotarev, whose scrap metal disposal company Translom enjoys an exclusive contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense, has been revealed to be a citizen of the European Union.
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Brexit border checks will cost UK firms £470m annually, says watchdog
‘More than three years after end of transition period, it is still not clear when full controls will be in place’
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Italian authorities bust VAT fraud ring
Italian authorities have put 11 suspects under house arrest as part of a crackdown on a VAT fraud ring that has deprived the budget of the European Union as well as national budgets of more than 25 million euros (US$27.17 million).
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Despite mass protests, the Georgian Parliament has approved a "Foreign Agents" law
In a session marked by yelling and physical confrontation, the Georgian Parliament adopted a law on Tuesday that opponents call the “Russian bill” and believe could dismantle civil society and divert the country from the European Union path.
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Brexit-related IT issues are causing delays of up to 20 hours in importing perishable items to the UK
Lorries carrying meat, cheese and cut flowers held up by new checks, with retailers rejecting some orders
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Cybercriminals allege hacking of EU police agency, posting data online
Sensitive data from the EU’s police agency appeared for sale on a cybercrime forum.
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Briton with cancer residing in Italy struggles to access entitled care post-Brexit
Briton with cancer living in Italy unable to get care he is entitled to after Brexit
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How dirty Russian money taught Latvia to get serious on sanctions
Centralizing the policing of sanctions could serve as a model for other EU countries.