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EU reports €27.2 billion surplus in latest trade data

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The European Union recorded a trade surplus of €27.2 billion in the final quarter of 2024, continuing a six-quarter streak of positive trade balances, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU. This sustained surplus follows a period of...
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UK Apple users lose access to end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups

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Apple has announced the removal of its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for UK customers following a government directive seeking access to encrypted user data. The move marks a significant step in the ongoing debate over privacy and government surveillance,...
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Greenhouse gas emissions remain a challenge for EU maritime transport

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The European maritime sector is progressing toward sustainability but faces persistent environmental challenges that require further efforts to align with the European Union’s climate and environmental objectives. A new report underscores the sector’s role in trade, economic growth, and energy...
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Kristersson warns Europe could become a “museum” without AI reform

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Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has warned that Europe risks becoming a “museum” if it does not ease its strict regulations on artificial intelligence and foster a more innovation-friendly environment. Speaking at the Techarena event in Stockholm on Thursday, Kristersson...
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UK inflation jumps to 3% as transport and food prices surge

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The United Kingdom's inflation rate rose to 3% in January, surpassing analyst expectations of 2.8%, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. The increase marks a sharp rise from the previous month's 2.5% and...
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Zelensky welcomes Starmer’s offer of UK troops in Ukraine

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled his readiness to deploy UK troops to Ukraine as part of a broader European effort to secure a lasting peace agreement. Writing in a local newspaper, Starmer stated that the UK is “ready...
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UK firms to slash jobs as tax hikes and costs squeeze margins

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UK businesses are preparing for the largest wave of redundancies in a decade as confidence in the economic outlook plummets, driven by tax increases set to take effect in April. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) reported that...
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Market optimism grows on Ukraine talks and tariff reprieve

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European stock markets surged to record highs on Monday, driven by strong gains in defense stocks as political leaders in the region prepared for an emergency summit on the Ukraine war. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose by 0.4%, while...
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EU to resist US tariffs as Trump pushes for reciprocal trade policy

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The European Commission has expressed strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “reciprocal” trade policy, calling it a step in the wrong direction. The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to an open and predictable global trading system, emphasizing that such...
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EU Commission demands sanctions against states failing NPL Directive

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The European Commission has initiated legal action against Austria and six other EU member states at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over their failure to implement the EU Non-Performing Loans (NPL) Directive within the required timeframe. The directive, aimed...