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VDL Shares Insights on Productive Dialogue with Trump Over EU-US Trade Relations

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discusses her positive conversation with President Trump, focusing on EU-US trade relations and the importance of reaching a conc...

Germany's Merz Urges Rapid EU Ratification of Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst Opposition

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocates for the quick ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade deal during his visit to Paris, despite facing opposition from several EU countries. ...

German Chancellor Urges Rapid EU Ratification of Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst Opposition

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocates for the quick ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade deal during his visit to Paris, despite facing opposition from several EU member stat...

German Chancellor Urges Swift EU Ratification of Mercosur Trade Deal Amid Opposition

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for rapid EU ratification of the Mercosur trade deal during his visit to Paris, facing opposition from France and Poland, and concerns from o...

EU Unveils €910 Million Defense Fund to Boost AI Drones and Stealth Tech, Including Ukrainian Industries

The European Commission is investing €910 million in the 2024 European Defence Fund to modernize defense technologies, including AI drones and stealth tech, with Ukrainian industri...

EU Unveils €910 Million Defense Fund to Modernize Military Tech and Support Ukraine

The European Commission is investing €910 million in the 2024 European Defence Fund to modernize defense technologies and support Ukraine, marking a significant step in EU's defens...

April Sees a Sharp Decline in Eurozone Consumer Confidence Amid Economic Uncertainty

Consumer confidence in the euro area and EU has worsened in April, with significant drops in the economic sentiment and employment expectations indicators, signaling growing econom...

April Sees a Sharp Decline in Eurozone Consumer Confidence Amid Economic Uncertainty

Consumer confidence in the euro area and EU has worsened in April, with indices showing significant declines. The economic sentiment and employment expectations also deteriorated, ...

April Sees a Sharp Decline in Eurozone Consumer Confidence and Economic Sentiment

Eurozone consumer confidence and economic sentiment indicators have worsened in April, with both metrics showing significant declines. The European Commission's report highlights a...

Eurozone's Consumer Confidence Takes a Hit in April: A Deeper Look into the Decline

Consumer confidence in the eurozone has declined further in April, according to the European Commission. This continues a worrying trend from previous months, with the latest data ...

Eurozone Consumer Confidence Hits 18-Month Low: A Deep Dive into April's Sharp Decline

Consumer confidence in the Eurozone and EU is set to decline sharply in April, with indices expected to hit their lowest levels in 18 months, according to the European Commission's...

Eurozone Consumer Confidence Hits 18-Month Low: A Deep Dive into April's Sharp Decline

Consumer confidence in the Eurozone and EU is projected to decline sharply in April, reaching the lowest levels in 18 months, as per the European Commission's preliminary report.

Eurozone Braces for Steeper Decline in Consumer Confidence This April, Hits 18-Month Low

Consumer confidence in the Eurozone and EU is projected to decline further in April, with indices hitting their lowest levels in 18 months, according to the European Commission's p...

Eurozone Consumer Confidence Hits 18-Month Low: A Deep Dive into April's Sharp Decline

Consumer confidence in the Eurozone and EU is set to decline sharply in April, with indices reaching their lowest levels in 18 months, according to the European Commission's prelim...

EU Strengthens Energy Security with Two-Year Extension of Gas Storage Regulations

The European Commission has approved a two-year extension of gas storage regulations to enhance energy security and protect against market volatility, offering member states greate...

EU Strengthens Energy Security with Two-Year Extension of Gas Storage Regulations

The European Commission has approved a two-year extension of gas storage regulations to enhance energy security and protect against market volatility, introducing flexibility for m...

EU Strengthens Energy Security with Two-Year Extension of Gas Storage Regulations

The European Commission has approved a two-year extension of gas storage regulations to enhance energy security and protect against market volatility, offering member states greate...

EU Extends Gas Storage Rules for Two Years to Bolster Energy Security Amid Market Volatility

The European Commission has approved a two-year extension of gas storage regulations to enhance energy security and protect against market volatility, offering member states greate...

EU Strikes Back: Imposes €21 Billion Tariffs on US Imports Starting April 15

The European Union has approved €21 billion in tariffs on US imports, effective April 15, criticizing US measures as unjustified. The EU seeks a balanced negotiation, with tariffs ...

EU Strikes Back: Imposes €21 Billion Tariffs on US Imports Starting April 15

The European Commission has voted to impose €21 billion in tariffs on US imports starting April 15, in response to US tariffs deemed unjustified. The EU seeks a negotiated solution...

EU Strikes Back: Imposes Tariffs on $21 Billion US Imports Starting April 15

The European Commission has voted to impose tariffs on €21 billion of US imports starting April 15, in response to what it calls "unjustified and damaging" US tariffs. The move aim...

European Automotive Giants Call for Immediate Response to US Tariff Threats

European automotive leaders met with the European Commission to discuss the adverse effects of US tariffs on trade and supply chains, urging quick action on competitiveness measure...

March Sees a Dip in Eurozone Consumer Confidence: A Closer Look at the Numbers

The Eurozone and EU face a downturn in consumer confidence in March, with indicators falling further from their long-term averages, reflecting growing consumer pessimism.

Rolls-Royce Secures Deal to Power European Commission's Luxembourg Facility

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC has secured a deal with the European Commission to provide emergency backup power for its Luxembourg facility, showcasing the company's commitment to suppo...

February Sees a Surge in Eurozone Consumer Confidence: A Glimpse into Economic Recovery

February marked a positive shift in Eurozone consumer confidence, with indicators rising to a negative 13.6, alongside improvements in economic sentiment. However, employment expec...

February Sees a Surge in Eurozone Consumer Confidence, Signaling Economic Optimism

February saw an uplift in Eurozone consumer confidence, with indicators rising to -13.6, alongside a 1-point increase in economic sentiment to 96.3. However, employment expectation...

EU Gives Green Light to Skydance's Ambitious Acquisition of Paramount and NAI

The European Commission has approved Skydance Media's merger with Paramount Global and the acquisition of National Amusements Inc., creating a $28 billion entertainment giant, New ...

A Glimpse of Hope: Eurozone Consumer Confidence Sees Slight Improvement in January

The Eurozone's consumer confidence indicator slightly improved in January, according to a European Commission report, while the EU's indicator remained unchanged, both still below ...

EU Considers Unified Subsidies to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption and Counter Imports

The European Union is considering introducing subsidies to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles, aiming for a unified approach across member states to replace fragmented nat...

EU Approves Synopsys' $35 Billion Acquisition of Ansys with Conditions

The European Commission conditionally approves Synopsys' $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, requiring divestitures to preserve competition in optics, photonics, and EDA software mar...

December Sees a Decline in Eurozone Consumer Confidence: What's Behind the Dip?

The European Commission reports a decline in the Eurozone's consumer confidence index for December, dropping to negative 14.5 points from the previous month's negative 13.7.

Nvidia's Acquisition of Run:ai Gets Green Light from EU

The European Commission approves a merger deal between Nvidia Corporation and Run:ai Labs Ltd, stating it won't raise competition concerns. The $700 million acquisition was also pr...