Europe Vowed to Make Russia Pay for the War. It’s Not That Easy.
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Europe Vowed to Make Russia Pay for the War. It’s Not That Easy.

Confiscating Russian state assets frozen by the United States and Europe could breach international law and set a dangerous precedent, experts say.
Qatar Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash
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Qatar Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash

Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.
In Fashion Industry, a Fine Line Between Collaboration and Collusion
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In Fashion Industry, a Fine Line Between Collaboration and Collusion

Adhering to antitrust regulation while negotiating collective sustainability targets is proving tougher to navigate for some in the fashion industry.