The EU’s Digital Markets Act, which entered into force in 2022, aims to ensure the biggest tech firms don’t crowd out smaller rivals. The European Commission is expected to fine the U.S. companies Apple and Meta, which owns Facebook, in the coming days for allegedly violating DMA…
Category: 3. Europe
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‘The US is completely committed to NATO’ – POLITICO
The alliance’s target is to spend at least 2 percent of GDP on defense, but Trump wants that raised to 5 percent. Rutte has talked of “considerably north of 3 percent.”
The issue will come up at the alliance foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels on Thursday and Friday.
Trump’s…
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Huawei, Forum Europe staff face Belgian court hearings over corruption charges – POLITICO
According to a court timetable available on site at the Brussels Palace of Justice, the suspects include a lobbyist from Huawei as well as a senior executive and a procurement manager of the Chinese tech firm. The higher profile Huawei employees can be named as Han W. and Valerio O.
All…
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Pourquoi l’Europe n’a pas pu échapper aux droits de douane de Trump – POLITICO
Selon les derniers chiffres de la société, l’UE est confrontée à un déficit d’approvisionnement en gaz et terminera l’hiver avec des réservoirs remplis au tiers seulement. Cela s’explique par “un hiver froid et sans vent, couplé à un choc d’approvisionnement venant de la…
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French government set to lower growth target after political turmoil
The French government is preparing to lower its growth forecast for this year, said work minister Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet on Wednesday.
“We’re more likely to be looking at 0.7%, which is the Bank of France’s growth forecast,” said the junior minister, interviewed by media channel…
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Muse cancel Turkish gig after pressure from anti-government protesters
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Anti-government protests have erupted in Turkey after the arrest of the popular mayor of Istanbul British band Muse have scrapped a concert in Istanbul after the concert promoter insulted anti-government protesters, prompting pressure from fans and local artists.
The band said it fully…
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Latest news bulletin | April 2nd – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Trump tells inner circle that Musk will leave soon
President Donald Trump has told his inner circle, including members of his Cabinet, that Elon Musk will be stepping back in the coming weeks from his current role as governing partner, ubiquitous cheerleader and Washington hatchet man.
The president remains pleased with Musk and his…
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Scientists claim this simple method could remove harmful microplastics from drinking water
Microplastics have been found deep inside our organs and tissue, entering the body through the food and drink we consume and the air we breathe. However, a simple method could help to stop humans from ingesting the potentially harmful nanoparticles.
Boiling water could decrease the…
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Spanish prosecutors to appeal football player Dani Alves’ rape acquittal
The Catalan Prosecutor’s Office has announced its plans to appeal the acquittal of former Dani Alves, the Brazilian football star who was cleared of rape charges last week.
In a landmark moment on Friday, a Spanish court of appeal stated there was “insufficient evidence” to rule…
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