EU unveils new rules to support plastic recycling The European Union has unveiled proposals to help the bloc's plastic recycling sector, which is struggling against competition from China and other parts of Asia. Business • 23 Dec
EU unveils new rules to support plastic recycling The European Union has unveiled proposals to help the bloc's plastic recycling sector, which is struggling against competition from China and other parts of Asia. Business • 23 Dec
EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban The European Commission has unveiled a plan to drop the EU's effective ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035 after pressure from the region's auto sector, marking the bloc's biggest retreat from its green policies in recent years. Business • 17 Dec
EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban The European Commission has unveiled a plan to drop the EU's effective ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035 after pressure from the region's auto sector, marking the bloc's biggest retreat from its green policies in recent years. Business • 17 Dec
EU may rethink its 2035 combustion car ban The European Commission is expected tomorrow to reverse the EU's effective ban on sales of new combustion-engine cars from 2035, bowing to intense pressure from Germany, Italy and European automakers struggling against Chinese and US rivals. Business • 16 Dec
EU may rethink its 2035 combustion car ban The European Commission is expected tomorrow to reverse the EU's effective ban on sales of new combustion-engine cars from 2035, bowing to intense pressure from Germany, Italy and European automakers struggling against Chinese and US rivals. Business • 16 Dec
Intel loses challenge on EU ruling, but wins reduced fine US chipmaker Intel lost its challenge against a €376m EU antitrust fine imposed two years ago for thwarting rivals but gained some solace as Europe's second-highest court slashed the penalty by a third today. Business • 10 Dec
Intel loses challenge on EU ruling, but wins reduced fine US chipmaker Intel lost its challenge against a €376m EU antitrust fine imposed two years ago for thwarting rivals but gained some solace as Europe's second-highest court slashed the penalty by a third today. Business • 10 Dec
Meta to offer choices on personal Facebook, Instagram ads Meta has committed to giving Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union a choice when it comes to personalised ads, in line with the EU's Digital Markets Act, the European Commission said today. Business • 08 Dec
Meta to offer choices on personal Facebook, Instagram ads Meta has committed to giving Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union a choice when it comes to personalised ads, in line with the EU's Digital Markets Act, the European Commission said today. Business • 08 Dec
EU fines X €120m for breaching online content rules Elon Musk's social media company X was fined €120m by EU tech regulators today for breaching EU online content rules, the first sanction under landmark legislation which will likely draw the US government's ire. Business • 05 Dec
EU fines X €120m for breaching online content rules Elon Musk's social media company X was fined €120m by EU tech regulators today for breaching EU online content rules, the first sanction under landmark legislation which will likely draw the US government's ire. Business • 05 Dec
EU unveils financial 'super-regulator' plan The European Commission has today revealed plans for a beefed-up "super-regulator" as part of an effort to unify financial markets in the hope of gaining autonomy from the US. Business • 04 Dec
EU unveils financial 'super-regulator' plan The European Commission has today revealed plans for a beefed-up "super-regulator" as part of an effort to unify financial markets in the hope of gaining autonomy from the US. Business • 04 Dec
EU to probe into Meta over use of AI in Whatsapp EU regulators launched an antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms today over its rollout of artificial intelligence features in its WhatsApp messenger that would block rivals, hardening Europe's already tough stance on Big Tech. Business • 04 Dec
EU to probe into Meta over use of AI in Whatsapp EU regulators launched an antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms today over its rollout of artificial intelligence features in its WhatsApp messenger that would block rivals, hardening Europe's already tough stance on Big Tech. Business • 04 Dec
Shein asked for information on illegal product sales The European Commission has requested Chinese online platform Shein to provide information on the sale of illegal products under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), it said in a statement today. Business • 26 Nov
Shein asked for information on illegal product sales The European Commission has requested Chinese online platform Shein to provide information on the sale of illegal products under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), it said in a statement today. Business • 26 Nov
EU Commission objects to Universal Music's Downtown deal The European Commission said today it had objected to Universal Music Group's $775m takeover of Downtown Music, out of competition concerns. Business • 24 Nov
EU Commission objects to Universal Music's Downtown deal The European Commission said today it had objected to Universal Music Group's $775m takeover of Downtown Music, out of competition concerns. Business • 24 Nov
Commission eyes measures to boost supplementary pensions The European Commission will propose measures to boost supplementary pensions amid concerns that a shrinking workforce and ageing populations will mean that national pensions will become stretched over time. Business • 20 Nov
Commission eyes measures to boost supplementary pensions The European Commission will propose measures to boost supplementary pensions amid concerns that a shrinking workforce and ageing populations will mean that national pensions will become stretched over time. Business • 20 Nov
Economy to grow 'exceptionally' by 10.7% in 2025 - EU Ireland's gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to grow exceptionally by 10.7% in 2025, mainly due to strong export activity in the first half of the year, the European Commission said in its Autumn 2025 Economic Forecast today. Business • 17 Nov
Economy to grow 'exceptionally' by 10.7% in 2025 - EU Ireland's gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to grow exceptionally by 10.7% in 2025, mainly due to strong export activity in the first half of the year, the European Commission said in its Autumn 2025 Economic Forecast today. Business • 17 Nov
Energy drink maker Red Bull hit by EU antitrust probe The EU has today announced a probe into energy drink maker Red Bull over suspicions the Austrian company abused its dominant market position and potentially forced Europeans to pay higher prices. Business • 13 Nov
Energy drink maker Red Bull hit by EU antitrust probe The EU has today announced a probe into energy drink maker Red Bull over suspicions the Austrian company abused its dominant market position and potentially forced Europeans to pay higher prices. Business • 13 Nov
EU finds Meta and TikTok in breach of transparency rules The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that both TikTok and Meta are in breach of their obligations to grant researchers adequate access to public data under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Business • 24 Oct
EU finds Meta and TikTok in breach of transparency rules The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that both TikTok and Meta are in breach of their obligations to grant researchers adequate access to public data under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Business • 24 Oct
App Scrap: Garmin & Strava row worrying fitness fans A legal row has broken out between Garmin and Strava - highlighting the fraught relationship that often exists between app-makers and device manufacturers, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 19 Oct
App Scrap: Garmin & Strava row worrying fitness fans A legal row has broken out between Garmin and Strava - highlighting the fraught relationship that often exists between app-makers and device manufacturers, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 19 Oct
EU reviews child safety on Snapchat, YouTube, app stores The European Commission is scrutinising safeguards for minors on Snapchat, YouTube, the Apple App Store and Google Play under its Digital Services Act, it said today. Business • 10 Oct
EU reviews child safety on Snapchat, YouTube, app stores The European Commission is scrutinising safeguards for minors on Snapchat, YouTube, the Apple App Store and Google Play under its Digital Services Act, it said today. Business • 10 Oct
European Commission appoints SumUp to VAT Expert Group The European Commission has appointed global payment service provider SumUp to a VAT Expert Group, which will advise the European Commission on VAT matters over the next three years. Business • 07 Oct
European Commission appoints SumUp to VAT Expert Group The European Commission has appointed global payment service provider SumUp to a VAT Expert Group, which will advise the European Commission on VAT matters over the next three years. Business • 07 Oct
Meta and TikTok win challenge against EU tech fees Meta Platforms and TikTok have today won a legal challenge to the way EU regulators calculated a supervisory fee imposed on them under landmark tech rules, but will receive no money back while officials reformulate the levy. Business • 10 Sep
Meta and TikTok win challenge against EU tech fees Meta Platforms and TikTok have today won a legal challenge to the way EU regulators calculated a supervisory fee imposed on them under landmark tech rules, but will receive no money back while officials reformulate the levy. Business • 10 Sep
Zalando loses EU court battle over online content rules Fashion retailer Zalando lost a court battle against EU online content rules today, boosting EU tech regulators' efforts to force online platforms to do more to tackle illegal and harmful content on their platforms. Business • 03 Sep
Zalando loses EU court battle over online content rules Fashion retailer Zalando lost a court battle against EU online content rules today, boosting EU tech regulators' efforts to force online platforms to do more to tackle illegal and harmful content on their platforms. Business • 03 Sep
EU chief's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming The European Commission has confirmed that President von der Leyen's plane was subject to suspected Russian GPS jamming as it attempted to land in Bulgaria yesterday. Europe • 01 Sep
EU chief's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming The European Commission has confirmed that President von der Leyen's plane was subject to suspected Russian GPS jamming as it attempted to land in Bulgaria yesterday. Europe • 01 Sep
EU wine, spirits to face 15% US tariff from August 1 European wine and spirits will face a 15% US import tariff until a different deal is agreed in talks expected to continue in the autumn, the European Commission and EU diplomats said today, dashing producers' hopes of an immediate reprieve. Business • 31 Jul
EU wine, spirits to face 15% US tariff from August 1 European wine and spirits will face a 15% US import tariff until a different deal is agreed in talks expected to continue in the autumn, the European Commission and EU diplomats said today, dashing producers' hopes of an immediate reprieve. Business • 31 Jul
EU Commission proposes €2 trillion seven-year budget The European Commission has proposed a €2 trillion EU budget for 2028 to 2034, placing a new emphasis on economic competitiveness and defence while aiming to reform the rules around farm and economic development subsidies. Business • 16 Jul
EU Commission proposes €2 trillion seven-year budget The European Commission has proposed a €2 trillion EU budget for 2028 to 2034, placing a new emphasis on economic competitiveness and defence while aiming to reform the rules around farm and economic development subsidies. Business • 16 Jul
EU's von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament, tabled by mainly far-right politicians who alleged she and her team undermined trust in the EU through unlawful actions. Europe • 10 Jul
EU's von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament, tabled by mainly far-right politicians who alleged she and her team undermined trust in the EU through unlawful actions. Europe • 10 Jul
Apple takes fight against €500m EU fine to court Apple took a challenge against EU regulators to Europe's second highest court today after they fined it €500m earlier this year for breaching landmark rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech. Business • 07 Jul
Apple takes fight against €500m EU fine to court Apple took a challenge against EU regulators to Europe's second highest court today after they fined it €500m earlier this year for breaching landmark rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech. Business • 07 Jul
Europe's AI gigafactory push attracts 76 bids 76 companies have bid to develop Europe's artificial intelligence gigafactories, the EU's tech chief said today, hailing a bigger than expected response to the bloc's push to catch up with the US and China in this key technology. Business • 30 Jun
Europe's AI gigafactory push attracts 76 bids 76 companies have bid to develop Europe's artificial intelligence gigafactories, the EU's tech chief said today, hailing a bigger than expected response to the bloc's push to catch up with the US and China in this key technology. Business • 30 Jun
