Uber Faces €825 Million GDPR Fine
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Uber €825 million ($966 million) for allegedly violating European data protection rules by using automated systems to suspend or deactivate drivers without providing adequate information or meaningful...
EU Uncertainty Delays Uranium Enrichment Investment
Uncertainty over whether the European Union will ban Russian nuclear fuel is holding back investment in Europe’s uranium enrichment industry, Urenco CEO Boris Schucht said. He said the lack of clear political direction makes...
EU Challenges JD.com’s Ceconomy Takeover Over Foreign Subsidy Concerns
The European Commission on Wednesday issued a formal statement of objections to Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com regarding its proposed acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, intensifying its investigation into the deal under the EU’s...
Hungary Moves to Create Anti-Corruption Office
Hungary’s government has introduced a bill in parliament to establish a new anti-corruption office, fulfilling a key election pledge made by Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The proposed National Asset Protection and Recovery Office will...
Orban’s Election Defeat Deals Blow to Europe’s Far-Right Movement
Hungary’s long-serving nationalist leader Viktor Orbán has been voted out of power after 16 years, marking a significant setback for Europe’s far-right political movement. Orbán, who built ethno-nationalism, anti-immigration policies, and restrictions on media...
Paris Court Opens Probe Into Ex-Frontex Chief Fabrice Leggeri
The Paris Court of Appeal has launched a judicial investigation into former European Union border agency chief Fabrice Leggeri over allegations of complicity in crimes against humanity, according to a judicial source. The probe...
EU, China set to strike investment deal
The European Union and the Asian country of China have reached the final stage of the discussion to develop an investment deal. The discussion process is expected to meet its end this week itself....
US reaches new defence deal with Poland
As an indication that the US is less likely to reconsider its decision to reduce the strength of NATO in Germany, the North American country has reached a defence deal with Poland, assuring them...
EU raises $8bn towards the effort to develop vaccine against Covid-19
The European Union has raised a huge fund of around $8bn to support the effort to develop a coronavirus vaccine. As many as 40 countries and donors across the world have participated in an...
US hints of big trade deal with UK
Hinting about the possibility of the formation of a major trade deal with the United Kingdom – far better than the one London now has with the EU, the United States has rushed to...