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Ireland’s closeness to Big Tech under scrutiny as EU Presidency begins with questions over block’s €2 trillion proposed budget
A group of 60 leading academics have called for Ireland to sit out of talks on tax and digital files due to “conflicts of interest”, as Ireland settles into the…
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EU targets low-value e-commerce imports from non-EU traders
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Commission announced on February 5, 2025, that it would take action against "low-value"…
EU General Court rejects Poland’s appeal over €320m fine
Luxembourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union's General Court, on February 5, 2025, dismissed complaints by Poland over 320…
Campaigners have attacked the European Commission’s new “Competitiveness Compass.”
They claim that it “confirms widespread concerns that President Ursula von der Leyen's administration is unleashing a sweeping deregulation agenda.”…
Von der Leyen vows to defend EU interests over Trump’s tariffs
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the European Union would be prepared…
EU trade chief Sefcovic seeks early talks with US to avert Trump tariffs
Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic remarked that the European Union wants…
EU and Moldova agree on energy plan to cut reliance on Russia
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union (EU) and Moldova agreed on an energy security plan on February 4,…
EU leaders agree to boost defence spending and capabilities
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Leaders of the European Union agreed to do more to strengthen their defences against Russia…
Shein to face EU probe over illicit product sales
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Online Chinese marketplace Shein faces potential penalties with the European Union imminently preparing to open…