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EU considering interim measures against Meta, EU antitrust chief says

BRUSSELS, Dec 4 (Reuters) - EU regulators are considering whether to impose interim measures against...

4th December, 2025

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Meta's WhatsApp AI policy in EU antitrust crosshairs

BRUSSELS, Dec 4 (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators opened on Thursday an investigation into Meta Pl...

4th December, 2025

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EU presents plans to overcome investment hurdles hampering competitiveness

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Europe's executive Commission proposed measures on...

4th December, 2025

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Germany's Merz wants EU states to share risks of Russian asset plan alongside Belgium

BERLIN, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has come out in favour of giving Belgi...

4th December, 2025

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EU hits Meta with antitrust probe over plans to block AI rivals from WhatsApp

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Brussels is planning a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms over its ro...

4th December, 2025

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ECB says EU use of Russian assets for Ukraine loans is a stretch

FRANKFURT, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The European Commission's proposal to use Russian central bank assets t...

3rd December, 2025

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Car industry bets that EU will delay announcement on combustion engine cut-off, sources say

(Corrects day of week in 1st paragraph (Wednesday not Tuesday) BERLIN, Dec 3 (Reuters) - It is likel...

3rd December, 2025

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EU aims to improve defences against economic threats, such as China export curbs

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The European Commission outlined plans on Wednesday...

3rd December, 2025

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EU to curb exports of recyclable battery, rare earth waste to cut China reliance

BRUSSELS, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Wednesday it will introduce export restr...

3rd December, 2025

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Hungary to challenge EU decision to phase out Russian energy imports

BUDAPEST, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Hungary will challenge a European Union decision on phasing out Russian...

3rd December, 2025

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EU agrees to end Russian gas imports by late 2027; Hungary, Slovakia oppose

Dec 3 (Reuters) - The European Council said on Wednesday it reached an agreement with the European P...

3rd December, 2025

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EU proposes using frozen Russian assets or borrowing to give Ukraine 90 billion euros

BRUSSELS, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The European Commission plans to make a legal proposal this week to use...

3rd December, 2025