Crypto companies without EU licences face prosecution, French regulator warns - Reuters

Crypto companies without EU licences face prosecution, French regulator warns  Reuters

JD.com’s $2.6 Billion Ceconomy Takeover Move Faces In-Depth EU Probe - WSJ

JD.com’s $2.6 Billion Ceconomy Takeover Move Faces In-Depth EU Probe  WSJ

EU wants crisis powers to seize control of chip supplies

Draft law would enable Brussels to force chipmakers to override existing contracts

Council of EU approves allocation of nearly €2.8bn to Ukraine under Ukraine Facility

Ukraine is to receive a tranche of nearly €2.8bn after the Council of the European Union approved the seventh regular disbursement under the EU Ukraine Facility support mechanism.

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Crypto companies without EU licences face prosecution, French regulator warns

Temu fined $297 million by EU for sales of unsafe toys, chargers - The Straits Times

Temu fined $297 million by EU for sales of unsafe toys, chargers  The Straits Times

Higgins calls on Ireland to 'recover moral significance'

Former President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has said that Ireland should seek to recover moral significance during its upcoming Presidency of the European Union

Iceland’s parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August

Iceland’s parliament on Thursday voted in favour of holding an August 29 referendum to begin European Union accession talks, supporting the government’s two-step plan that could lead to membership in the 27-nation bloc later this decade. Reykjavik in 2013 abandoned negotiations after four years of talks when a Eurosceptic government took power, but a rise […]

EU probes deal that would give Chinese retailer a stake in France's Fnac Darty

The European Union has opened an investigation into Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com’s proposed €2.2 billion takeover of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, which is the second-largest shareholder of French group Fnac Darty. Regulators suspect the bid may involve Chinese subsidies.

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Crypto companies without EU licences face prosecution, French regulator warns

Michael D Higgins calls on Ireland to recover the 'moral standing' of the EU during its presidency

Higgins criticised the government’s prioritising of economic interests over moral convictions and international law.

Dendias says deterrent needed to counter Turkish threat - eKathimerini.com

Dendias says deterrent needed to counter Turkish threat  eKathimerini.com

EU Wants Crisis Powers To Seize Control Of Chip Supplies, Seeks Restrictions On Chinese Imports

EU Wants Crisis Powers To Seize Control Of Chip Supplies, Seeks Restrictions On Chinese Imports The EU - which is badly lagging the rest of the world when it comes to AI development - is preparing sweeping emergency powers to intervene in Europe’s semiconductor supply chains during shortages, including by forcing chipmakers to override existing contracts, the FT reported. So much for the sanctity of those "contract-backed" backlogs...  The draft law also enables common purchasin...

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China urges EU to honor commitment to free trade, warns of response after Brussels’ addressing ‘imbalanced trade’ rhetoric - Global Times

China urges EU to honor commitment to free trade, warns of response after Brussels’ addressing ‘imbalanced trade’ rhetoric  Global Times

Ukraine Facility: EU approves nearly EUR 2.8 bn tranche for Ukraine

The EU Council has approved the allocation of nearly €2.8 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility program.

EU investigates JD.com’s bid for German retailer over foreign subsidy fears - The Brussels Times

EU investigates JD.com’s bid for German retailer over foreign subsidy fears  The Brussels Times

EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products

The European Union has imposed a €200m ($232m; £173m) fine on the Chinese-owned online retailer Temu for selling illegal products, such as dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers, on its platform.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

EU pledges €28bn military aid to Ukraine this year, vows full drone integration - PressTV

EU pledges €28bn military aid to Ukraine this year, vows full drone integration  PressTV

Parliament approves EU referendum proposal - Iceland Monitor

Parliament approves EU referendum proposal  Iceland Monitor

Lavrov says EU diplomacy entered “idiotic statements” phase - AzerNews

Lavrov says EU diplomacy entered “idiotic statements” phase  AzerNews