Europe
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Apple warns Brussels over digital laws. The company is pressing EU regulators to roll back the Digital Markets Act, warning that without changes it may halt shipments of products to the bloc. The move escalates a long-running clash over competition, privacy, and the future of digital ecosystems.
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Exxon seeks US backing against EU’s sustainability directive. The oil major has urged Washington to pressure Brussels over sweeping new rules that mandate supply chain due diligence on human rights and environmental impacts, warning that the penalties could deter investment across Europe.
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SEON secures $80m Series C funding led by Sixth Street. The AI-driven fraud prevention platform, based in Budapest and Austin, serves clients like Revolut and Spotify. It aims to enhance fraud detection and compliance amidst rising regulatory pressures.
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ECB forecasts digital euro will generate returns for payment providers. The European Central Bank says payment service providers stand to profit from distributing the digital euro, which is nearing the end of its preparation phase. A formal decision on issuing the currency is expected by October.
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EU court upholds data transfer framework between Europe and US. The ruling rejected a legal challenge and confirmed that the framework’s safeguards are adequate, allowing businesses across sectors to continue transatlantic transfers with renewed certainty after years of disruption caused by previous court annulments of earlier agreements.
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Eurozone economic growth stayed sluggish in August, PMI data shows. Manufacturing posted its strongest output in more than three years, while services slowed and inflationary pressures picked up, highlighting uneven momentum and continued fragility across the bloc’s recovery.
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European car sales rose nearly 6 percent in July 2025. The market’s rebound, led by strong German registrations, was accompanied by a sharp reshuffling in electric vehicle leadership. Tesla’s sales fell 40 percent year-on-year while China’s BYD surged ahead, underscoring shifting dynamics as hybrids and EVs now dominate new registrations.
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Eurozone businesses show growth as UK company confidence remains fragile. Fresh data reveals continental factories and services gaining pace, while UK surveys highlight costs, labour pressures, and deep uncertainty. But why is Europe moving forward while Britain struggles to find momentum?
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New trade deal imposes 15% cap on most EU exports. The United States and European Union have signed a tariff framework capping most duties at 15%, exempting select sectors and outlining reciprocal measures in energy, agriculture and investment. The provisional pact leaves several disputes unresolved, with legislative steps still pending.
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Europe is losing climate ground, warns the bloc’s first commissioner. Former EU climate chief Connie Hedegaard has warned that political and corporate complacency is eroding the European Union’s environmental leadership. Her remarks follow a series of policy rollbacks and investor concerns over the credibility of Europe’s net zero transition.