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Washington’s most powerful interests don’t know whether to cheer Harris — or dread her
Would she bring continuity with Joe Biden’s policies? A more centrist vibe? A sharper progressive bite? Industries including tech, energy and pharma want to know.
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Curb your snooping, Commission tells EU governments
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Warnings mount that cybercriminals may be exploiting global tech outage
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What Kamala Harris’ record in California tells us about her political future
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Global tech outage takes down banks, media, airports
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Microsoft signs antitrust truce with OVHcloud
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In conversation: Broadcom and Telia on sovereign cloud
Elon Musk vows to move X, SpaceX headquarters out of California, citing trans privacy law
The tech billionaire has made similar threats over political differences in the past.
Harnessing the power of digital product identification
A triple win for sustainability, circularity and business
The never-ending job of depriving Putin of the means to kill Ukrainians
Vietnam and Malaysia are the next destinations on EU envoy David O’Sullivan’s mission to stop Russia from beating EU sanctions.
EU charges Elon Musk’s X for letting disinfo run wild
The tech mogul’s platform is the first to get hit with charges under new EU social media law.
Microsoft clinches deal to avert EU cloud probe
Software giant’s truce with cloud providers ends a two-year dispute and the threat of an antitrust probe.
Biden aimed to prove US and global doubters wrong with NATO speech
His high-profile address served as both a political and geopolitical test for the president.
Isolated, Hungary calls for open competition with Chinese electric cars
Only seven ministers and no commissioner attended the first gathering of Budapest’s six-month presidency of the Council of the EU.
Starmer’s ‘quiet’ climate radicalism sets up battle with Farage
The new Labour prime minister is gearing up for a fight with populists over net zero policy. He believes he can win.
6 things UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to fix in his first month
Britain’s new leader already has an overflowing in-tray.
EU firms up duties on Chinese EVs, skirting Berlin’s pressure
By cementing the duties, Brussels is holding its ground against Chinese — and German — opposition.
EU ethics watchdog calls for crack down on officials quitting for law firms
Emily O’Reilly warns that ex-European Commission officials risk bringing valuable information and insights to corporate clients.
Intel shelves French, Italian chip investments
The chipmaker’s losses have forced it to pause research investments in Europe that could have bolstered region’s semiconductor plans.
Ozempic-maker blasts Biden in price row
Novo Nordisk has denied U.S. president’s claim it is “ripping off” consumers, saying the reality isn’t so simple.
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy reportedly summoned for possible indictment in 2007 campaign probe
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces charges that part of his 2007 campaign was illegally financed by Libya.
China targets Morocco as launchpad into Europe’s green auto market
As Brussels gets tougher on Chinese imports, Beijing is diversifying its strategies to maintain access to key markets.
Hungary is flirting with China — at what cost to the EU?
Budapest’s friendly ties with Beijing run contrary to Brussels’ de-risking efforts.
China, EU agree to start consultations on electric-vehicle subsidies
China’s Wang Wentao and EU’s Valdis Dombrovskis agreed to launch the consultations in a video call on Saturday.
EU approves first-ever sanctions on Russian gas
It’s a notable evolution in strategy for the EU, and came after Germany and Hungary held up a deal for weeks.
EU HTA: If we want faster access to cancer treatment for all, we need to get it right
In January 2025 the EU HTA Regulation will become reality. Let’s work together to ensure it facilitates faster patient access to new cancer treatments.
A punch-up in parliament reveals Italy’s deepest scars
The Meloni coalition’s plan to give more power to ‘virtuous’ regions has inflamed the country’s North-South divide.
Europe gives China a taste of its own trade medicine
Europe is using the threat of tariffs to press Chinese electric car makers to set up in the EU and share know-how.
Paris court overturns France’s arms show ban on Israeli firms
The ban soured relations with Israel.