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Stakes high for European Union after arrest of Telegram co-founder

The charges against Pavel Durov increases pressure on Brussels to enforce new European law on the platform

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024

There’s a lesson for the EU from Britain’s riots: do more to prevent hatred and division – or violence follows

With the far right making gains in elections, Europe must improve on its dismal record of tackling racism and Islamophobia, writes Brussels-based commentator Shada Islam

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024

Showdown Looms Over 'Boys' Club' Lineup For EU Commission

A showdown is brewing over the gender makeup of the next European Commission after member states put forward an overwhelmingly male candidate lineup -- in open defiance of EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

International Business Times · Aug 28, 2024

Most Plug-In Hybrids Never Get Plugged In. Here's How To Change That

PHEVs deliver phenomenal efficiency when they're regularly charged. But if you skip the plug, you lose the benefits and end up harming the planet.

InsideEVs · Aug 22, 2024

TSMC's joint European venture, ESMC, breaks ground on German fab

TSMC begins to construct its European fab as its joint venture ESMC gets €5 billion support.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 22, 2024

Trade war intensifies as EU to slap extra tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

The European Commission has announced plans to slap tariffs of up to 36.3 percent on Chinese-made electric cars. The move is aimed at countering what the EU perceives as unfair trade practices, including subsidies for Chinese car manufacturers. However Tesla cars made in China are to face a lower duty…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 22, 2024

UK heat-related deaths predicted to soar by end of century with 3C of warming

Analysis suggests deaths attributed to cold are estimated to rise only slightly, reaching nearly 70,000 per year.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

China begins anti-subsidy investigation into European dairy imports

Inquiry into eight EU countries is latest chapter in hostility between Beijing and EU over trade

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2024

TSMC's first European plant builds momentum for the EU's chip ambitions

A joint venture between TSMC, Bosch, Infineon, and NXP has won the approval it needs to get €5 billion in German subsidies.

Fortune · Aug 20, 2024

Tensions rise as Hungary ignores EU deadline on Russian, Belarusian entry rules

Hungary missed the European Commission's deadline this week to respond to questions about its decision to ease entry requirements for Russian and Belarusian nationals, raising concerns across the EU.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 20, 2024