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Europe’s new defense chief: ‘A king without a kingdom’?

Europe has no army. Defense is legally in the competence of the 27 member states, 23 of which are also members of the NATO alliance. In reality, Kubilius will be a commissioner for the European arms industry, not defense itself.

20 September 2024, 04:54 IST

Europe’s new defense chief: ‘A king without a kingdom’?

Europe’s new defense chief: ‘A king without a kingdom’?

Europe’s new defense chief: ‘A king without a kingdom’?

20 September 2024, 04:54 IST

Apple is first company charged under new EU competition law

The charge against Apple is the first by the Commission under its landmark Digital Markets Act which seeks to rein in the power of Big Tech and ensure a level playing field for smaller rivals.

24 June 2024, 09:20 IST

Apple is first company charged under new EU competition law

Apple is first company charged under new EU competition law

Apple is first company charged under new EU competition law

24 June 2024, 09:20 IST

Microsoft to pay off cloud industry group to end EU antitrust complaint: Report

Microsoft was in talks with CISPE to resolve the European Union antitrust complaint about the software giant's cloud licensing practices.

01 June 2024, 04:24 IST

Microsoft to pay off cloud industry group to end EU antitrust complaint: Report

Microsoft to pay off cloud industry group to end EU antitrust complaint: Report

Microsoft to pay off cloud industry group to end EU antitrust complaint: Report

01 June 2024, 04:24 IST

European Union Parliament approves weakened green rules for farmers

Farmers could carry out crop diversification, rather than crop rotation, and countries will be able to introduce exemptions from the rules if they face difficulties applying them, and in cases of extreme weather.

24 April 2024, 17:02 IST

European Union Parliament approves weakened green rules for farmers

European Union Parliament approves weakened green rules for farmers

European Union Parliament approves weakened green rules for farmers

24 April 2024, 17:02 IST

EU reaches interim deal to extend tariff-free Ukrainian agricultural imports

The decision matches a European Commission proposal in January to suspend duties and quotas on Ukrainian farm produce until then, with an "emergency brake" for poultry, eggs and sugar, meaning that tariffs would be imposed if imports exceeded the average levels of 2022 and 2023.

20 March 2024, 06:53 IST

EU reaches interim deal to extend tariff-free Ukrainian agricultural imports

EU reaches interim deal to extend tariff-free Ukrainian agricultural imports

EU reaches interim deal to extend tariff-free Ukrainian agricultural imports

20 March 2024, 06:53 IST

EU probes Microsoft's security software practices

Companies over the years have complained about Microsoft's bundling services and its cloud-computing practices, which European regulators have investigated. Microsoft has said it has worked to address rivals' concerns.

28 February 2024, 03:05 IST

EU probes Microsoft's security software practices

EU probes Microsoft's security software practices

EU probes Microsoft's security software practices

28 February 2024, 03:05 IST

Farmers hurl eggs and stones in Brussels as EU summit begins

The protesters tried to tear down the barriers erected in front of parliament - a few blocks from where the summit was taking place - but police pushed them back with water hoses.

01 February 2024, 11:24 IST

Farmers hurl eggs and stones in Brussels as EU summit begins

Farmers hurl eggs and stones in Brussels as EU summit begins

Farmers hurl eggs and stones in Brussels as EU summit begins

01 February 2024, 11:24 IST

EU adopts €118 million aid plan for Palestinian Authority

The commission said the aid would help pay salaries and pensions of civil servants in the West Bank, social allowances for vulnerable families and the payment for medical referrals to East Jerusalem hospitals.

22 December 2023, 12:59 IST

EU adopts €118 million aid plan for Palestinian Authority

EU adopts €118 million aid plan for Palestinian Authority

EU adopts €118 million aid plan for Palestinian Authority

22 December 2023, 12:59 IST

As India threatens retaliation, European Commission says preventing carbon leakage sole aim of CBAM

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aims to set a fair price on the carbon emitted during the production of energy-intensive products, like iron, steel, cement, fertilizers and aluminium, entering the EU.

09 December 2023, 03:43 IST

As India threatens retaliation, European Commission says preventing carbon leakage sole aim of CBAM

As India threatens retaliation, European Commission says preventing carbon leakage sole aim of CBAM

As India threatens retaliation, European Commission says preventing carbon leakage sole aim of CBAM

09 December 2023, 03:43 IST

Women in the EU still get paid 13% less than men, says Commission

"Equal pay for the same work or work of equal value is one of the founding principles of the EU. It was laid down in the Treaty of Rome in 1957," the Commission said in a statement.

14 November 2023, 16:39 IST

Women in the EU still get paid 13% less than men, says Commission

Women in the EU still get paid 13% less than men, says Commission

Women in the EU still get paid 13% less than men, says Commission

14 November 2023, 16:39 IST