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Italy and GCC sign MoU to expand political cooperation

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Italy and the Gulf Cooperation Council signed a memorandum of understanding in Rome on Monday to strengthen cooperation and create a structured channel for political consultations. The agreement was signed during a meeting between Italian...
China EU trade talks head to Brussels amid deficit focus
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China and EU trade chiefs set for Brussels talks

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Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will visit Brussels on Monday, June 29, for talks with European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commission said. The meeting places China EU trade relations back at the center...
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Egypt secures $1 billion World Bank reform support

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CAIRO: The World Bank Group has approved US$1 billion in new financing for Egypt to support private sector-led job creation, bolster macroeconomic and fiscal resilience, and advance measures tied to a greener economy, marking the latest multilateral backing...
EU softens 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles
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EU softens 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles

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BRUSSELS, December 17, 2025: The European Union is set to ease its planned 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion engine vehicles after sustained pressure from automakers and several member states, marking a significant policy adjustment in...
Small Austria-Slovakia crossings closed over disease fears
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Small Austria-Slovakia crossings closed over disease fears

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Austria has temporarily closed several minor border crossings with Slovakia to protect its livestock industry following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the neighboring country. State Secretary for Health Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig announced on Wednesday that...
Digital Markets Act enforcement pushes Google and Apple to react
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Digital Markets Act enforcement pushes Google and Apple to react

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The European Commission has initiated antitrust proceedings against Google and directed Apple to comply with the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), intensifying regulatory scrutiny on major U.S. technology firms. These actions come amid rising tensions...
European Commission and World Bank Group expand energy access in Africa
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European Commission and World Bank Group expand energy access in Africa

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The European Commission and the World Bank Group have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate energy access in Africa, aligning their respective initiatives to drive renewable energy deployment across the continent. European Commission President Ursula...
European Commission proposes to extend gas storage obligations
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European Commission proposes to extend gas storage obligations

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The European Commission has proposed extending the EU’s gas storage obligations until the end of 2027 to maintain energy security and stabilize the region’s gas markets. The proposal, announced on March 5, 2025, aims to...
EU targets regulatory simplification for small and medium businesses
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European Commission unveils plan to streamline sustainability rules

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The European Commission has introduced new proposals aimed at reducing administrative burdens and simplifying regulations for businesses within the European Union. The measures align with the Commission’s broader strategy to enhance competitiveness, as outlined in...
European Commission sues Austria and six states over NPL Directive
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European Commission sues Austria and six states over NPL Directive

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The European Commission has initiated legal action against Austria and six other EU member states at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over their failure to implement the EU Non-Performing Loans (NPL) Directive within the...