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The European Union has fined Google roughly $3.5 billion for violating its competition laws, accusing the tech giant of using its size and dominance to undercut rivals in online advertising. This move raises tensions with the Trump administration, which sees the policies as unfairly punitive toward American firms. The
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke to Ukraine counterpart Andrii Sybiha about strengthening the Ukraine-India partnership and the implementation of agreements reached by leaders President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sybiha informed Jaishankar about the current battlefield situation and Ukraine's efforts to achieve a just peace,
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The Data Act, scheduled to be applicable from 12 September 2025, aims to facilitate seamless switching between data processing services by setting out the necessary conditions and actions for customers to terminate contracts, port their data, and benefit from functional equivalence. The EU's new regulatory landscape empowers customers
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Research on science has revealed that the European Commission proposed a draft of revised pharmaceutical legislation in April 2023, which has since been debated by the European Parliament. The proposed reform aims to integrate various provisions, encourage research and technology development, and provide incentives for the industry to address market
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María Romano, an experienced professional with a decade of experience within the EIB Group, has been appointed as the new Head of the European Investment Bank's (EIB) Madrid Office. Romano will lead the EIB Group's institutional relations agenda in Spain and coordinate efforts to support the
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Maria Romano, a lawyer and economist with expertise in asset management at the European Investment Fund (EIF), has been appointed as the new Head of the Madrid Office of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group. This appointment marks a significant step in the EIB Group's institutional relations agenda
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) and EDF have signed a €1 billion loan to support Enedis' investment programme, aiming to improve network resilience to climate change and connect decentralised renewable energy. This financing falls under the REPowerEU programme, aiming to make the European Union independent of Russian energy supplies
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A historic milestone has been achieved in Ukraine as the country has opened its first railway line based on the European Union's standard track width. The 22 km line, which connects the western Ukrainian cities of Uzhhorod and Chop, is a significant step towards Ukraine's integration
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European Council President Antonio Costa maintained that Ukraine's path to EU membership should not be lost, despite Hungary's ongoing objection to negotiations. Speaking after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Costa emphasized the importance of continuing the accession talks. He noted that reforms must proceed
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The European Commission has officially approved the EU-MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement, marking the end of a two-decade-long negotiation process. The deal, aimed at diversifying European trade partners, will create a massive free trade area with approximately 700 million consumers. The agreement will benefit MERCOSUR countries, particularly in agriculture, with reduced
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed frustration with Hungary's stance on Ukraine's EU membership, citing Vladimir Putin's acceptance of Ukraine's membership as a benchmark for others. He emphasized that there is already a unanimous agreement on Ukraine's future
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As the US Justice Department prepares for trial later this month over Google's alleged monopoly in online advertising, President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to the European Union, stating that the US may impose additional tariffs on the EU in response to Brussels' decision to
