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Morning Digest | EU approves 10th package of Russia sanctions; NDA has changed fate of northeast in past nine years, says PM Modi, and more

February 25, 2023February 25, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters, in Brussels, Belgium | Photo Credit: Reuters EU approves 10th package of Russia sanctions on anniversary of invasion The European Union, after hectic last-minute haggling, has approved a tenth package of Russia sanctions on the anniversary of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, the Swedish EU Presidency said late on Friday. […]

Elon Musk reached out to EU chief to assure content policing compliance

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Elon Musk has assured the European Commission that Twitter will continue to abide by tough European rules on illegal online content policing now the social network has passed under his ownership, EU sources said on Monday. In a previously unreported exchange last week, Musk told Thierry Breton, the EU’s industry chief, that he planned to […]

Inflation hits new record in Europe, slowing economy

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Inflation hit a new record in the 19 countries that use the euro currency, fueled by out-of-control prices for natural gas and electricity due to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Economic growth also slowed ahead of what economists fear is a looming recession, largely as a result of those higher prices sapping Europeans’ ability to spend. […]

European Union approves ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

EU negotiators sealed the first agreement of the Bloc’s “Fit for 55″ package set up by the Commission to achieve the climate goals of cutting emissions of the gases that cause global warming by 55% over this decade. EU negotiators sealed the first agreement of the Bloc’s “Fit for 55″ package set up by the […]

EU recommends suspending billions in funding to Hungary

September 18, 2022September 18, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The move comes amid concerns over democratic backsliding and the possible mismanagement of EU money in Hungary The move comes amid concerns over democratic backsliding and the possible mismanagement of EU money in Hungary The European Union’s executive branch recommended Sunday that the bloc suspend around 7.5 billion euros ($7.5 billion) in funding to Hungary […]

Amazon may have to tweak proposals for ending business practices probes, EU regulator says

September 17, 2022September 17, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

In July, the U.S. online retailer said it would set up a data silo, preventing its retail arm from using data from its marketplace to make competing private label products In July, the U.S. online retailer said it would set up a data silo, preventing its retail arm from using data from its marketplace to […]

Google Android decision encouraging ‘win’ for EU, Vestager Says

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

A European court ruling this week that upheld a record European Union antitrust fine against Alphabet Inc’s Google over its Android mobile operating system represents a clear “win” for regulators who confront technology giants, said EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager. “This is a win,” Vestager said in an interview with Bloomberg TV Thursday. “A huge […]

Draft EU rules target smart devices with cybersecurity risks

September 9, 2022September 9, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Smart devices connected to the internet such as fridges and TVs will have to comply with tough European Union cybersecurity rules or risk being fined or banned from the bloc, according to a European Commission document seen by Reuters on Thursday. Concerns about cybersecurity attacks have mounted in recent years following high-profile incidents of hackers […]

EU wants to make five year software updates mandatory for all Android phones

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

After pushing Apple to ditch its proprietary Lightning connector in favour of USB Type-C, EU lawmakers have set their eyes on Android. According to a report by 9to5Google, a draft regulation is currently on the table in the EU which might soon compel smartphone manufacturers to support all Android phones for at least five years. […]

Greece’s exit from enhanced EU scrutiny ends 12 years of pain: PM

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Greece was hit with pension cuts, spending curbs, tax increases after it sought its first bailout in 2010 Greece was hit with pension cuts, spending curbs, tax increases after it sought its first bailout in 2010 Greece’s exit on Saturday from the European Union’s so-called enhanced surveillance framework for its economy ends 12 years of […]

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