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EC chief: Russian aggression is threat to Europe's security

The president of the European Commission says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a direct threat to Europe’s security

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

EU and India discuss closer ties as Ursula Von der Leyen visits Delhi two days after Boris Johnson

India signs technical agreement with the EU, becoming only the second country to do so after the US

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

EU, India Agree to Broaden Ties amid Ukraine War

The European Union (EU) and India agreed on Monday to set up a trade and technology council to step up cooperation, as the bloc's chief held talks with officials in New Delhi who have seen a flurry of top visits since the start of the Ukraine war. European Commission President…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2022

World leaders congratulate French President Macron on re-election

World leaders were quick to congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron for his election victory over his far-right rival on Sunday, some reflecting relief at avoiding a political shock in one of the European Union’s most pivotal countries.

France 24 · Apr 24, 2022

​EU Says Pay for Russian Gas in Euros to Avoid Breaching Sanctions

EU companies may be able to work around Russia's demand to receive gas payments in rubles without breaching sanctions if they pay in euros or dollars which are then converted into the Russian currency, the European Commission said on Friday. The companies would also need to seek additional conditions on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2022

EU agrees on new legislation to tame internet 'Wild West'

The European Union early Saturday finalised new legislation to require Big Tech to remove harmful content, the bloc's latest move to rein in the world's online giants.

France 24 · Apr 23, 2022

Punishment of Deliveroo by French court is a blow to the platform's business model

When the gavel came down, the verdict of the first criminal trial targeting “uberization” in France was unambiguous. The court in Paris recognised the French branch of the London-based company Deliveroo wrongly classified riders who should have been considered employees as independent workers. Found guilty of “systemic concealment” of jobs,…

The Conversation · Apr 21, 2022

As Europe jilts Russian gas, biggest US exporter puts on a high-tech show

Deep in Louisiana’s bayou country, 18 maroon canisters discharge clear, odorless methane into the air as hard-hatted engineers patrol wind gauges, solar panels and a laser surveillance system shooting beams at mirrors.

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2022

EU Plan for Common Worldwide Phone Charger Port Takes Step Closer

The European Union's bid to adopt a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones took a step forward on Wednesday when an EU panel backed the proposal, paving the way for an assembly vote next month. The European Commission suggested a single mobile charging port more than a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2022

President of the European Commission to visit India

She is expected to hold talks with the President and the Prime Minister

The Hindu · Apr 19, 2022