Category: 3. Europe
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‘Era of government stability is over,’ says EU Parliament President
Roberta Metsola told a bloc beset by weak growth and flimsy coalitions it needs to unite – and suggested Brussels might have got a landmark law on artificial intelligence wrong. Continue Reading
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EU Commission probes Chinese marketplace Temu under platform rules
Temu already received Commission questions about the sale of illegal products and addictive design in June and October. Continue Reading
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Why was Valencia flooding so deadly, did warning texts come too late and what’s the climate link?
Some areas saw a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours leaving people trapped in their homes by floodwaters. Continue Reading
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Eurozone inflation tops estimates in October: Could this affect ECB policies?
Eurozone inflation hit 2% in October, exceeding forecasts and up from September’s 1.7%, driven by services and food prices. Germany witnessed unexpected price increases. The euro strengthened. Continue Reading
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Creators demand EU 'meaningfully implement' AI Act
Artists and rights holders organisations have sent an open letter to the EU Commission following the adoption of this year’s AI Act. Continue Reading
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Why is Spain's economy growing faster than those of its eurozone peers?
The Spanish economy has shown robust growth in recent years, although experts question how long it will last. Continue Reading
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Trail of destruction after Spanish floods
Flash flooding in Spain left a trail of destruction with cars and debris piled in the streets. Emergency services worked overnight and used hoses in order to clear water from car parks. Drone footage shows a road partially collapsed as water continues to rush in. Spanish flags were lowered at… Continue Reading
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EU to set disinformation code in stone by January
The 2022 code of practice on disinformation is set to be formalised under the Digital Services Act. Continue Reading
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Stellantis revenue plunges as falling EU and US sales hit car giant
Europe’s second-largest car maker, Stellantis, reported that its net revenues slumped by 27% in its latest earnings update as it aims to slim down its inventory and launch new products. ADVERTISEMENT Troubled carmaker Stellantis reported net revenues of €33bn for the three months… Continue Reading
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BNP Paribas records boost in net income on strong corporate banking
French banking giant BNP Paribas has announced its third quarter 2024 earnings, posting a higher net income as its corporate and institutional banking department continues to experience robust performance. Continue Reading