The EU’s Court of Justice ruled that regulators failed to prove the U.S. company doled out illegal rebates to PC makers that agreed to buy most of their chips from Intel.
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Flood-hit regions in Central Europe will get billions in EU aid
Massive flooding has claimed 24 lives and caused enormous damage to infrastructure and housing.
Apple becomes first target of EU’s new digital competition rules aimed at big tech
Apple is accused of imposing rules in its App Store marketplace that prevent app makers from pointing users to cheaper options on other venues.
EU ramps up pressure on China’s green tech with probe of wind parks
The EU exported wind turbines worth $1.98 billion to the rest of the world in 2023, according to Eurostat data.
EU leaders mull ways to get more arms to outgunned Ukraine amid a new sense of urgency
There is also a growing awareness that the EU must provide for its own security, with election campaigning in the U.S. raising questions about Washington’s commitment to its allies.
The European Union announces an $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns mount over migration
The deal drew criticism from rights groups over Egypt’s human rights record.
Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe
The about-face disclosed Friday is the latest twist in a bitter fight between Apple and Epic Games, the maker of the popular Fortnite video game.
Against the odds, European Union agrees to open membership negotiations with Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the agreement as ‘a victory for Ukraine. A victory for all of Europe.’ At the same time, EU leaders also decided to open negotiations with neighboring Moldova.
Backing off auto tariffs, U.S. and EU agree to more talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and European leaders pulled back from the brink of a trade war over autos Wednesday and agreed to open talks to tear down trade barriers between the United States and the European Union. But while politicians and businesses welcomed the deal Thursday, the agreement was vague, the negotiations are […]
Trump imposes steel and aluminum tariffs on the European Union, Canada and Mexico
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration said Thursday that it is imposing tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from the European Union, Canada and Mexico. The move is certain to trigger retaliation by the E.U. against American products including Kentucky bourbon and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. President Donald Trump had announced the tariffs in March, but gave several […]