All news on the topic: European Union

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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.
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Macron urges voters to ’wake up’ as nationalist ’lies’ sweep across Europe
French president says far-right are ‘hidden Brexiteers’ who want to destroy the EU without saying so
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Lithuania scrutinizes company suspected of breaching EU sanctions
Lithuanian authorities are inspecting a company owned by the family of a prominent presidential candidate, after media reports suggesting the firm may have violated European Union sanctions against exports to Belarus.
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Ireland benefits from €700m Brexit windfall through customs duties
Dublin records near-doubling of tax revenue from duties on imports of clothing, food and other goods from Great Britain
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Sunak declines the offer of a youth mobility scheme between the EU and UK
Labour also turns down European Commission’s proposal, which would have allowed young Britons to live, study and work in EU
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The implementation of new Brexit checks is projected to cost UK businesses £2 billion and could contribute to fueling inflation
Additional measures from 30 April for imported animal and plant products could hike costs by 10% in first year, says Allianz Trade
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Antarctic sea ice whipped into stunning shapes by strong wind in amazing image
The stunning photo was taken by Copernicus, part of the European Union's space programme that observes the Earth, and showed the impact of katabatic winds in the area
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Spain holiday warning as new crackdown could see UK tourists slapped with ban
Spain's 90-day rule applies to non-EU residents including British holidaymakers. The controversial policy has proven problematic for some holiday home owners
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UK hails Texas trade agreement saying 'state-level strategy is working'
The deal will build closer trade co-operation with Texas as the Government continues to pursue state-level agreements in the absence of a wider free trade agreement with the US
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India signs $100 billion free trade agreement with four European nations
The trade deal was signed with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland and it has been reported that India is also working on trade agreements with Britain and the European Union
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Rare 50p coin in circulation could be worth 120 times its original value
A rare 50p coin could be worth up to £60, according to one collector. There are only 109,000 of these coins in circulation and some could be up to 120 times their original value
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Huge 17.2mile £25billion tunnel to link Spain and Africa under the sea
Spain's Transport Minister Oscar Puente has confirmed a meeting will be held to discuss the Fixed Link Project for the Strait of Gibraltar, which could cost up to £25bn
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Brits told there are exemptions to new travel rules in Spain, Greece and more
New travel rules are coming into force in popular EU holiday destinations such as Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and Greece - but there are some exceptions for UK travellers