European defence fund proposals reach record high in 2024

European defence fund proposals reach record high in 2024

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The 2024 European Defence Fund saw a record 298 proposals, reflecting a 25% increase in submissions.

European Commission revealed that the EU defence industry, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and research organisations submitted a … Read more

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France, Germany, Poland push Georgia on voting concerns

France, Germany, Poland push Georgia on voting concerns

Budapest (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The leaders of France, Germany and Poland urged Georgia to quickly investigate “numerous irregularities” during a recent election succeeded by the Russia-leaning ruling party but challenged by the pro-Western opposition.

The leaders of three EU … Read more

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Court backs Commission decision to fine banks over bond cartel

Court backs Commission decision to fine banks over bond cartel

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Credit Suisse and Credit Agricole failed their first challenges against million-euro fines issued by the EU Commission in 2021 for taking part in a bond cartel.

The European Commission fined Bank of America Merrill Lynch, … Read more

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US’s Corning faces EU scrutiny on mobile glass market tactics

US’s Corning faces EU scrutiny on mobile glass market tactics

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – EU Commission unlocks antitrust investigation into possible anticompetitive practices by US-based company Corning over cover glass for electronic devices.

The European Commission has unlocked a formal investigation to evaluate whether Corning may have manipulated its … Read more

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EU leaders congratulated Trump on election victory

EU leaders congratulated Trump on election victory

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Reactions from European Union leaders rushed in as Donald Trump took to the stage in Florida to declare election victory after securing almost sufficient electoral votes to defeat his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris.

President of … Read more

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EU Commission proposes €700,000 for laid-off Belgian workers

EU Commission proposes €700,000 for laid-off Belgian workers

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Commission proposed €700,000 from the EGF to support 632 laid-off workers in Belgium with job transition services and skills development.

A proposal was made by the European Commission to support 632 workers in … Read more

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EU Commission welcomes new VAT regulations for digital economy

EU Commission welcomes new VAT regulations for digital economy

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The EU Commission supports the Council’s approach to modernize VAT, enhance fraud prevention, and improve digital reporting.

As for the Commission’s proposals on VAT in the Digital Age, the European Commission welcomes the general approach … Read more

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EU Commission demands apple’s compliance with DMA

EU Commission demands apple’s compliance with DMA

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The EU Commission has asked Apple to ensure iPadOS complies with all relevant obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Apple must ensure its operating system iPadOS concedes with all the relevant commitments under the … Read more

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Maia Sandu re-elected as Moldova’s pro-EU president

Maia Sandu re-elected as Moldova’s pro-EU president

Chișinău (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Maia Sandu was re-elected to a second term as president of Moldova by defeating Alexandr Stoianoglo, backed by pro-Russian forces.

Pro-EU incumbent Maia Sandu has succeeded in a second term in a key presidential race … Read more

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