Peggy Corlin
Europe News
MEPs will meet US counterparts in Texas three days after US elections
A delegation of MEPs travelling to Texas to meet American counterparts three days after the US elections next week is aiming to make first contact with a new regime, whether Trump or Harris wins, according to its members.
Europe News
X evades compliance with landmark EU antitrust regulation
The European Commission confirmed that X is not designated a gatekeeper under the EU's landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA), meaning that the social media giant need not comply with additional compliance obligations imposed under the antitrust regulation for big platforms.
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The Global Gateway promotes only business interests, according to NGOs
Anti-poverty campaigners complain that the European Commission is promoting business interests over development in its Global Gateway, the EU’s answer to China’s multi-billion Belt and Road initiative – but officials argue a private sector focus is more efficient.
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MEPs debate green tech cars as Chinese EVs challenge EU market
While ostensibly debating the challenge facing Europe’s car industry from more technologically advanced and cheaper Chinese competitors, MEPs spent several hours squabbling over the Green Deal policy to phase out petrol and diesel cars in Europe.