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Farmers storm Paris on tractors, protest EU trade deal

French farmers rolled into Paris on tractors Thursday in a show of dissent against an EU trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur they fear will create unfair competition, as the government warned against “illegal” protest actions. Dozens of tractors arrived before dawn and cruised through Paris, with some reaching the Eiffel Tower and others […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
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EU probes Amazon, Microsoft over cloud dominance

Amazon and Microsoft may soon face tougher EU competition measures, as Brussels launches investigations into their dominance in cloud services. European Commission Tech Chief, Henna Virkkunen, said the parallel probes will determine whether the two companies “should be designated as gatekeepers in cloud computing,” speaking Tuesday at a summit in Berlin on strengthening Europe’s digital […]

Aviation

EU begins automated border checks for non-EU travellers

Beginning Sunday, non-EU visitors entering Europe’s Schengen area will be photographed and fingerprinted under a new automated border control system. The European Union said the long-delayed Entry/Exit System is designed to replace manual passport stamping and enhance information-sharing among its 27 member states. By digitally recording travellers’ entry and exit dates, the system aims to […]

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EU set to introduce fingerprint, facial scans at borders

The European Union will introduce mandatory fingerprint and facial scans for non-EU travelers as part of its new Entry and Exit System, beginning October 12, 2025. According to a statement, the rollout will start gradually at airports and land crossings before becoming fully operational on April 10, 2026, the European Commission said. The EES is […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
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Nigeria, others to benefit from EU’s €545m green energy funding

The European Union has announced a €545 million package to boost renewable energy investments across Africa. The announcement, delivered via video message at the Global Citizen Festival on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, was disclosed in a statement on the EU’s website on Saturday. According to the statement, the funding expands the […]

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EU automakers warn CO2 car targets ‘unachievable’

European automakers have raised doubts about the European Union’s goal of cutting CO2 emissions from vehicles, including a complete phase-out of petrol and diesel cars by 2035. The heads of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association and the automotive suppliers’ body said on Wednesday that the targets are no longer achievable. The warning comes ahead of […]

Aviation

Stakeholders urge EU’s swift action on sustainable aviation fuel rollout

European aviation and fuel industry stakeholders have issued an urgent appeal for stronger policy support to accelerate the development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel across the EU. In a joint statement, associations representing airlines, airports, cargo operators, and fuel suppliers warned that the SAF market remains in its infancy. Currently, hydroprocessed esters and fatty […]

US, EU reach trade deal, eases transatlantic tariff tensions
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US, EU reach trade deal, eases transatlantic tariff tensions

The United States and the European Union have reached a landmark trade agreement, ending months of tense negotiations and averting a potential escalation in tariffs that threatened to strain transatlantic economic relations. The breakthrough was sealed following high-level talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Trump’s Turnberry […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
Aviation

EU aviation green rules may hurt airlines, Deloitte warns

The European Union’s current aviation sustainability policies could unintentionally weaken the competitiveness of European airlines and slow progress toward decarbonisation, according to a new study by Deloitte for a leading industry advocacy group, Airlines for Europe. The report published on Green Air News raises concerns that the ReFuelEU mandate, which requires increasing use of sustainable […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
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EU issues final draft of voluntary AI compliance code

The European Commission on Thursday released the final draft of a voluntary code of practice aimed at helping companies comply with the European Union’s forthcoming Artificial Intelligence Act. The code, which takes effect on August 2 but will not be enforced until 2026, outlines key principles around transparency, copyright, safety, and security, according to Reuters. […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
Business

EU moves to speed up trade negotiations with US

The European Union has agreed to fast-track trade talks with the United States in an effort to avert a transatlantic trade war. The decision comes just days after President Donald Trump accused the EU of taking advantage of the U.S. and dragging its feet in negotiations. “There’s now a new impetus for the negotiations,” Paula […]

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China acknowledges EU’s appeal in WTO intellectual rights dispute

China has acknowledged receiving an appeal from the European Union regarding an intellectual property rights arbitration case at the World Trade Organization, according to its commerce ministry. It stated that China will address the issue in line with relevant WTO rules and procedures. The ministry emphasized that the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement is crucial […]