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EU Launches WTO Challenge Against China Dairy Probe

The EU on Monday launched a WTO challenge against a Chinese anti-subsidy investigation into imports of European dairy product, in the latest move in a trade spat between Beijing and Brussels.

International Business Times · Sep 23, 2024

Barnier promises to tackle France's most pressing problems swiftly

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Sunday called for a "national effort" to cut the country's public-sector deficit, but ruled out across-the-board tax rises. His new government is under pressure to prepare a budget before 1 October.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 23, 2024

Italy’s migrant pact with Albania makes no sense. So what’s the real reason Starmer is showing interest?

Britain’s prime minister knows such a plan won’t work. He’s cosying up with Giorgia Meloni for an entirely different reason, says professor in political theory Lea Ypi

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2024

UN chief calls on Sudanese paramilitary leader to end siege of North Darfur city

António Guterres ‘gravely alarmed’ by assault on al-Fashir as EU foreign policy chief warns of another genocide

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024

France's new government under pressure on multiple fronts

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's new government is already feeling the pressure from opposition politicians on both sides amid growing threats of a no-confidence vote in parliament. Barnier's first main task is to submit a 2025 budget plan that addresses what he called France's "very serious" financial situation.

France 24 · Sep 22, 2024

Von der Leyen tightens grip on power in EU – but trouble looms on the horizon

Despite cementing control, the EU commission’s president faces a daunting second term amid the rise of the far right, writes Jennifer Rankin

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024

Protect The Prosciutto: Italy Battles Swine Fever

Pig farmer Alberto Cavagnini has slaughtered 1,600 of his hogs due to swine fever, a virus threatening the 20-billion-euro pork industry in Italy, including its world-famous prosciutto.

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2024

Angry French Cognac Makers See Red Over Chinese Tariffs Threat

Frustrated cognac producers in southwestern France are growing increasingly anxious over the looming threat of Chinese tariffs on European brandy, a move industry representatives worry could force French liquor from the Chinese market.

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2024

Volvo EX30 Is Crushing It in Europe: Is the U.S. Next?

The affordable Volvo EX30 is selling extremely well in Europe and, if all goes well, the Swedes might just knock it out of the park in the U.S. next year.

InsideEVs · Sep 21, 2024

Incoming French government under pressure on multiple fronts

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's hard-won new government faced pressure from day one Sunday as threats of a no-confidence motion in parliament multiplied.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 21, 2024