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Hacked info from Italy security databases sold to rich clients, prosecutors say
The future EU commissioners’ promises: Everything you need to know
Who’s going to pay for moving drug production to Europe?
The end of the British Empire
New EU rules aim to protect your money from cyber threats
IMF’s end-of-inflation party sobered by debt, war … and a US election
EU props up €90B investors club to plug tech funding gap
The “trusted” network includes 71 members.
The future is bright for beer – given the right policy framework
Beer plays an important role in Europe’s economy, but excise burdens, production costs and the post-Covid environment are putting pressure on the sector’s ability to act as a motor for the whole economy.
Boris Johnson offered to set Javier Milei up with Mick Jagger, report says
Argentina’s chainsaw-wielding president can’t get no satisfaction.
EU plans cash help for farmers to overcome French resistance to Mercosur deal
A French diplomat described the proposal as “an interesting option.”
UK should engage more with China, says minister
Britain has had a fraught relationship with Beijing in recent years.
Eurocrats can’t read Boris Johnson’s memoir because of … Brexit
“It’s ironic,” says Brussels bookseller.
Czech industry profiting from Russian oil sanctions loophole, research reveals
One company in particular has earned €1.2B in extra profits, despite alternatives being available.
Woke guns? Banks want weapons badged as a social good
It’s a discussion that enrages left and right, and risks importing culture wars from the U.S.
‘Isolated’ France faces political storm over EU-South American trade deal
An already weakened Macron risks outrage from farmers as the rest of the EU races to get Mercosur deal done.
France, Belgium see ratings outlooks cut to negative
High debt and political challenges are cited by ratings agencies in reducing their outlooks.
Why Harris isn’t talking about Biden’s accomplishments
The Democratic nominee isn’t campaigning much on the Biden administration’s bigger, slower-moving policies
ECB to cut rates again as economic outlook sours
The central bank is being bounced into easing policy faster than it wanted to — but it still isn’t throwing caution to the wind.
Leaked: Tense correspondence between EU commissioner hopefuls and Parliament
Still, the 23 nominees were cleared by the institution’s legal committee for hearings in early November.
Will the US really dismantle Google? Here’s what happens next.
Biden’s competition cops want “historic” changes to Google — but judges, and presidential politics, could undercut their plans.
Nonprofits lead the way on Marburg vaccines
Private sector has little enthusiasm for developing treatments for neglected tropical diseases.
Brexit ‘reset’ won’t include financial services
Britain’s economic powerhouse the City of London is being left out — again — even as EU and UK relations thaw.
Bitcoin creator is Peter Todd, HBO film says
Documentary claims a Canadian developer is the real Satoshi Nakamoto.
Spain’s explosive growth isn’t losing steam, economy minister says
The rapid expansion comes as Germany stagnates.
Israel could bomb Iran’s oil. Energy markets are noting it but not panicking.
President Joe Biden’s remarks about a possible Israeli strike on Iran’s oil facilities caused a jolt Thursday. But the world’s oil supply has new ways to get around.
You could kill the EU, says France. No, you could, Germany replies.
Macron and Scholz clash again over how to counter protectionist America and Chinese power.
Macron: EU has only 2 or 3 years to stave off total US, China dominance
“The EU could die, we are on a verge of a very important moment,” the French president added.
BoE governor hits back at Liz Truss’ ‘deep state’ claims
Andrew Bailey said the Bank of England’s only agenda is “trying to run an institution to its maximum effectiveness.”
Putin’s war economy faces pain if Saudis sink global oil prices
A Saudi move to grab market share will squeeze the Kremlin’s finances, experts argue.
Harris, Trump take an America First tone on dockworkers’ strike
Foreign shipping companies that dominate seaborne trade draw bipartisan criticism as U.S. ports grind to a halt.