Tesla Cybertruck ‘too big and sharp’ for European roads, say campaigners Questions raised about registration in Czech Republic of one of first models to reach continent The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024
Fears of rotting vegetables at border lead to new delays over post-Brexit digital border checks Starmer warned fresh delays to third stage of Border Target Operating Model ‘prove Brexit doesn’t work’ The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024
A 'dramatic break' with China would be a 'big mistake', former ECB chief Trichet says France's public debt is very much in the spotlight. The country's recently appointed prime minister, Michel Barnier, calls it a "sword of Damocles" hanging over future generations. Indeed, for many countries, paying interest on the national debt deprives them of investing in education, healthcare, research and so on. Similar debates… France 24 · Oct 4, 2024
EU Imposes Duties On Chinese Electric Vehicles EU countries vote to impose duties on Chinese electric vehicle imports amid trade disputes. Ongoing negotiations with China crucial for future trade relations. Top News · Oct 4, 2024
EU votes in favor of massive tariffs on Chinese EVs. Here's what it means A divided EU reluctantly agreed massive tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Fortune · Oct 4, 2024
Microsoft Edge gets "unfair advantage", browser makers claim A letter has alleged that Edge's default status on Windows machines gives it an unfair advantage. TechRadar · Oct 4, 2024
EU votes to impose tough new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles EU countries on Friday approved hefty additional tariffs on electric cars made in China, despite strong opposition led by Germany and fears the move will spark a trade war with Beijing. Radio France Internationale · Oct 4, 2024
Cocoa Settles Mixed on Reduced Supply Concerns and British Pound Weakness December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ24 ) Thursday closed down -34 (-0.48%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ24 ) closed up +98 (+1.98%). Cocoa prices Thursday settled mixed, with NY cocoa falling to a 4-week low. Cocoa fell Thursday on negative carryover from Wednesday when the European Commission postponed an... Barchart · Oct 3, 2024
EU takes Hungary to European Court of Justice over ‘sovereignty’ laws The European Commission says the ‘sovereignty’ laws breached a series of rights enshrined in European Union law. Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2024
Cocoa Prices Mixed as Supply Concerns Ease and the British Pound Tumbles December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ24 ) today is down -3 (-0.04%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ24 ) is up +124 (+2.50%). Cocoa prices today are mixed, with NY cocoa falling to a 4-week low. Negative carryover from Wednesday is weighing on cocoa prices after the European Commission postponed... Barchart · Oct 3, 2024
Nissan's Death Spiral Continues Today on Critical Materials: Nissan is in trouble, the U.S. has doubled its EV tax credit spending in four months, and Europe is ready to vote on EV tariffs. InsideEVs · Oct 3, 2024
EU Top Team Knuckle Down For 'Scary' Confirmation Hearings Designated members of the EU's new top executive team are to be grilled by lawmakers next month in a showdown every five years between parliament and the powerful European Commission that has Brussels abuzz with speculation. International Business Times · Oct 3, 2024
EU is taking Hungary to court. It says a law targeting foreign influence really targets basic rights The European Commission is taking Hungary’s right-wing government to court over laws that could allow the authorities to investigate and prosecute people accused of undermining the country’s sovereignty The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024
UK politics: Tom Tugendhat suggests Chagos Islands deal could lead to China establishing base there – as it happened Former security minister says UK decision to cede sovereignty means Mauritius could lease islands to China The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024
Fortune · Oct 3, 2024 China EV startup Xpeng wants to bring ‘the best technology’ to Europe as the EU is set to finalize new tariffs on auto imports Brian Gu, Xpeng’s copresident, argued Wednesday that fierce local competition, not state support, explains China’s EV success.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024 The Middle East is on the brink of all-out war – so why is the EU still navel-gazing? A decade ago, Europe helped broker the Iran nuclear deal. Now, it seems at a total loss, absent from efforts to stop the unfolding crisis
Radio France Internationale · Oct 3, 2024 Under pressure, EU calls for delay in landmark deforestation law The European Commission will propose a delay in the implementation of a deforestation law by a year, after pressure from governments and companies concerned about the impacts of a ban on imports of products produced on deforested land.
Barchart · Oct 2, 2024 London Cocoa Posts Sharp Losses as EU Postpones Anti-Deforestation Law December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ24 ) Wednesday closed up +25 (+0.36%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ24 ) closed down -148 (-2.90%). Cocoa prices Wednesday settled mixed, with London cocoa posting a 1-month low. London cocoa sank Wednesday after the European Commission postponed an anti-deforestation law. The legislation, scheduled...
Barchart · Oct 2, 2024 Coffee Prices Fall Sharply as EU Delays Anti-Deforestation Law December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Wednesday closed down -7.65 (-2.90%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) closed down -334 (-6.13%). Coffee prices Wednesday sold off sharply to 1-week lows after the European Commission postponed an anti-deforestation law. The legislation, scheduled to go into effect December 30, is aimed at...
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2024 Starmer vows to turn page on UK’s relationship with the EU PM promises ‘constructive’ relations, despite resisting talks with the bloc on a proposed youth mobility scheme
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024 Starmer faces reality check over reset with Europe despite hailing ‘very productive’ talks The PM came away from talks with commission president with plans for further talks this autumn followed by a summit early next year
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2024 The Guardian view on resetting UK-EU relations: more candour and courage required Editorial: The prime minister will struggle to get a better deal in Brussels if he is afraid to make a pro-European argument at home
Barchart · Oct 2, 2024 London Cocoa Tumbles as EU Postpones Ant-Deforestation Law December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ24 ) today is up +21 (+0.30%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ24 ) is down -148 (-2.90%). Cocoa prices today are mixed, with London cocoa posting a 1-month low. London cocoa sank today after the European Commission postponed an anti-deforestation law. The legislation, scheduled...
Barchart · Oct 2, 2024 Coffee Prices Plummet as EU Delays Anti-Deforestation Law December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -7.10 (-2.69%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is down -300 (-5.51%). Coffee prices today plummeted to 1-week lows and are sharply lower after the European Commission postponed an anti-deforestation law. The legislation, scheduled to go into effect December 30, is...
International Business Times · Oct 2, 2024 Facing Backlash, EU Moves To Delay Deforestation Rules The European Commission on Wednesday proposed to delay by a year a ban on imports of products driving deforestation that has faced pushback from countries around the world.