Once blithely dominant in China, European automakers are now launching…
Category: 3. Europe
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European carmakers on China charm offensive as sales droop
Volkswagen, the largest foreign automaker operating in China, announced that by 2027 it would release more than 20 new cars for the local market (WANG Zhao) -
Conservatives and Reform UK will need a ‘coming together’ to fight the left – POLITICO
‘No pact’
Asked to elaborate, he said: “Nobody can really predict, and I’m not going to predict, what that relationship should look like — whether it’s even a coalition, whether Reform merge with the Conservative Party, whether it’s a … supply and confidence agreement or…
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Europe faces ‘decisive moment’ in energy security battle, von der Leyen warns – POLITICO
Earlier this week, POLITICO reported that the EU was considering a ban on new Russian fossil fuel contracts as part of its long-awaited roadmap.
The plan has been delayed for weeks amid geopolitical uncertainty following U.S. President…
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US instability opens door for European innovation – European patent chief
The EU has been struggling with a loss of productivity and slump in growth for almost two decades, while its competitors China and the US have surged ahead, taking the lead in innovation and retaining key industries.
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Dutch privacy regulator latest to warn against use of Meta AI
The Dutch privacy watchdog Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) is the latest regulator to warn Meta’s Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp users that they should object if they don’t want their public data to be used to train the company’s artificial intelligence tool Meta AI.
The…
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France launches national online survey to gauge psychological impact of TikTok use on young people
The consultation is part of a parliamentary commission of inquiry probing the platform and its impacts on young users in particular.
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Private Lenders in Europe Want In on the ‘Sell America’ Movement
They’ve long been a second thought in the US-dominated world of private credit, but fund managers in Europe are now getting a spike in interest from global LPs — and they’re eager to grab a piece of the “Sell America” movement.
Limited…
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German coalition member backs US easing Nord Stream sanctions in Russia peace talks – POLITICO
Her comments come after POLITICO reported that Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, advocates lifting sanctions on Russian energy infrastructure, including the Nord Stream 2 Russia-to-Germany gas pipelines, as part of potential peace negotiations.
The move reflects a broader effort by…
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IKEA pop-up café – POLITICO
Vibe: Upon entering, you are instantly transported into an IKEA showroom. Your humble reviewer was taken back to his first week in Brussels, wandering the labyrinthine interior of the IKEA store in Anderlecht in search of potted plants, spatulas and assorted knickknacks for his new…
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Refugee allowance and rent compensation: Here's how benefits for Ukrainians are changing in Europe
As the Ukrainian exodus to Europe eases down, countries are starting to change their asylum allowance rules and benefits. Here’s how they compare.
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