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The Latest Breaking News from Brussels

Eyeing China And US, EU Hopes Clean Tech Boost Will Spark Growth

How do you solve Europe's lagging economic growth and reverse its industrial decline?

International Business Times

EU Quizzes Shein Over 'Illegal' Products

The EU on Thursday told online fashion giant Shein to hand over information on risks linked to illegal products on its site, paving the way for a second probe into the Chinese-founded firm.

International Business Times

Poland can't get its money back after the EU fined the country's previous, conservative government

Poland won’t get any money back after its previous, conservative government was hit by a record-breaking fine by the European Union for ignoring a court order to undo changes to its judicial system

The Independent UK

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The UK is haunted by Johnson’s ‘botched Brexit deal’ and Labour’s plans for change don’t go far enough

Five years on, it’s unclear how a proposed UK-EU relationship reset would repair damage to the economy

The Guardian - UK

China 'Discriminating' Against European Medical Devices In Tenders: EU

The EU accused China on Tuesday of discriminating against European medical device producers in public contracts and warned of "decisive action" unless the issue can be resolved through dialogue with Beijing.

International Business Times

EU Universal Charger Rules Come Into Force

EU rules requiring all new smartphones, tablets and cameras to use the same charger came into force on Saturday, in a change Brussels said will cut costs and waste.

International Business Times

EU ‘makes three major demands of UK’ as Starmer seeks new post-Brexit trade deal

Document reportedly sets out key priorities for Brussels in Brexit reset talks

The Independent UK

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Georgians are protesting their pro-Russian government’s withdrawal from EU accession talks – but Brussels is also at fault

Mass protests have been taking in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. Over 100,000 Georgians who support their country joining the EU have taken to the streets since November 28 in response to the government’s recent announcement that it has suspended EU accession negotiations and will reject EU funding until at…

The Conversation

Georgia protesters clash with police after EU membership talks suspended

Interior ministry says 43 arrested as thousands take to streets over fears government is steering country towards Russia

The Guardian - UK

Brussels presses ahead with bid for youth free movement deal despite Starmer’s objections

Exclusive: The bloc is formalising its negotiating position on a youth mobility agreement

The Independent UK

Meta fined nearly €800million for 'abusive practices' on Facebook ads business

Brussels accused Meta of distorting competition by tying its online classified ad business to its social network, automatically exposing Facebook users to Marketplace ‘whether they want it or not’ and shutting out competitors

Evening Standard

The Trump presidency could hammer global growth – here’s what the UK could do

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election has brought big questions about what it means for Nato, Ukraine, the Middle East and, of course, global trade. Faced with the threat of protectionism, and outside the EU, the UK will have to make some tough choices.

The Conversation

Online retailer Temu faces European Union investigation illegal goods

Regulators are examining Temu’s ‘addictive design’ including game-like reward programs

The Independent UK

EU Adopts Extra Tariffs Of Up To 35.3% On Chinese EVs

The EU on Tuesday decided to slap hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars after an anti-subsidy probe concluded Beijing's support to local manufacturers was unfair.

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Georgia ruling party wins election, says poll body amid opposition protests

Result says Georgian Dream controls 150-seat parliament, but it is short of absolute majority to change constitution.

Radio France Internationale

EU weighs creating migrant 'return hubs' to speed up deportations

EU ministers met this week to discuss "innovative" ways to deport more undocumented migrants and rejected asylum seekers, including controversial plans to set up dedicated return centres outside the bloc.

Latin Times

Von Der Leyen Reveals EU's New Top Line-up

To confront the challenges, von der Leyen handed French candidate Stephane Sejourne a powerful executive vice president role overseeing industrial strategy, and also named a new commissioner for defence to help Europe rearm.

International Business Times

EU Accepts Apple Plan To Open IPhone Tap-to-pay To Rivals

The case dates back to 2022 when Brussels first accused Apple of blocking rivals from its popular iPhone tap payment system in a breach of EU competition law.

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Hungary Takes On EU Presidency Amid Concerns

Hungary takes over the EU's rotating presidency on Monday, promising to be an "honest broker" despite widespread concerns over what critics see as an authoritarian, Russia-friendly government.

The Guardian - UK

Brexit may have felt absent from this election – but it will still define it

Those who voted leave still feel ignored and marginalised. The pressure will be on for Labour to boost growth and narrow regional divides, says the Guardian’s economics editor Larry Elliott

Radio France Internationale

Check the source!

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the disinformation campaign around the European Union’s “Green Deal” campaign. There’s “On This Day”, “The Listener’s Corner”, and plenty of good music. All that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on the…

International Business Times

Eccentric Campaign By Italy's Salvini Falls Flat

Italy's rabble-rousing Matteo Salvini has failed to win back mass support from far-right voters in the European Parliament elections after an erratic campaign marked by a reactionary general and poor-quality AI. Deputy Prime Minister Salvini's anti-immigrant League, a junior member in the coalition government, won just nine percent, with over…

The Guardian - UK

Giorgia Meloni has emerged as a kingmaker for the EU – but will she turn to centre right or far right?

Even her toughest opponents admit she’s played it cleverly. Yet the long-term aims of Italy’s prime minister remain unclear, writes Jon Henley

Radio France Internationale

Facing Chinese competition, Europe struggles to hold its position in Africa

With the French being chased out of Niger and Mali and Russian and Chinese influence growing, the European Union is struggling to maintain its presence on the African continent. Experts say that Brussels must rewrite its Africa policy if it wants to hold on to its clout.

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on Georgia protests: as police fire teargas in Tbilisi, the EU must show Putin it means business

Georgia’s brutal crackdown is aimed at torpedoing the population’s accesssion hopes

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