Category: Europe

How Regulations Fractured Apple’s App Store

As the App Store approaches its 16th anniversary, patchwork rules have turned what was a single store into different shops across many countries.
Forced to Change: Tech Giants Bow to Global Onslaught of Rules

For years, Apple, Google, Meta and others operated unfettered. But new laws and regulations have finally compelled them to make major shifts to their products and businesses.
Eurozone Inflation, Continuing to Ease, Rose 2.6% in February

Prices in the countries that use the euro trended downward in February. But the European Central Bank remains cautious about lowering interest rates.
France Will Cut Spending as It Sees a Weaker Economy Ahead

War, high interest rates and slowdowns in major trade partners are trimming tax revenue and forcing the government in Paris to scale back.
France Will Cut Spending as It Sees a Weaker Economy Ahead

War, high interest rates and slowdowns in major trade partners are trimming tax revenue and forcing the government in Paris to scale back.
Woman Sues Tomato Company, Saying Those Weren’t San Marzanos in the Can

A federal judge said the lawsuit, in which a California woman accused Simpson Imports of using “highly misleading” packaging, could proceed. The company says its labels do not call the product “San Marzano.”
Can the Olympics Rejuvenate One of France’s Poorest Corners?

Officials hope an Olympic Village can transform a Paris suburb known for poverty and crime. But big plans have failed before.
TikTok Is Subject of E.U. Inquiry Over ‘Addictive Design’

The European Commission said it would investigate whether the site violated online laws aimed at protecting children from harmful content.
Shell Sees Demand Surging for Liquefied Natural Gas

Asia will be the dominant consumer, while the U.S. will be the key supplier. In Europe, where L.N.G. has been a lifeline, the need will continue despite environmental concerns.
French Farmers Are Urged by Unions to End Roadblocks

The call from two main farmers’ unions came after President Emmanuel Macron’s government announced new financial aid and plans to loosen regulations to end the nationwide protests.
Worries in Europe Over the White House Move to Delay Gas Terminals

The Biden administration’s decision to review new liquefied natural gas projects for their impact on climate change could be a headache for overseas buyers.
Apple Overhauls App Store in Europe, in Response to New Digital Law

A new E.U. law taking effect in March forced Apple to loosen its grip on the App Store, changes it had long resisted.