Category: European Commission

European Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America

The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers

The Trump administration, citing “foreign censorship,” imposed travel bans on experts involved in monitoring major tech platforms.
Europe May Roll Back Combustion Engine Ban

A proposal to revise an E.U. law requiring carmakers to stop producing combustion engines by 2035 would offer some relief to automakers, but it sets back the region’s climate goals.
Elon Musk Tests Europe’s Willingness to Enforce Its Online Laws

Backed by White House officials, the tech billionaire has lashed out at the European Union after his social media platform X was fined last week.
Instagram and Facebook Users in Europe Get Option of Sharing Less Data

The European Commission said Meta, which owns both platforms, is giving users the option of sharing less data in exchange for less personalized ads.
Why Europe and the United States Are Still Haggling on Trade

While the two sides reached a broad agreement months ago, American officials will visit Brussels this week to discuss the details. Europe has a wish list, but so does the United States.
Europe Begins Rethinking Its Crackdown on Big Tech

European policymakers are crafting changes to scale back and simplify landmark rules for A.I. and data privacy, in a shift from an aggressive regulatory period.
France Blocks Orders From Shein as It Expands Its Crackdown

Customs officials were ordered to inspect more than 200,000 packages entering the country at Charles de Gaulle Airport.
E.U. Proposes 50% Steel Tariffs as Trump Effect Ripples Around World

European officials want to sharply lower the bloc’s quota on tariff-free steel imports, while doubling levies to 50 percent, as President Trump’s tariffs create domino effects.
Europe Announces New Sanctions to Ramp Up Pressure on Russia

The latest set of European Union restrictions are aimed at chipping away at Russia’s energy profits and ability to do business globally.
Google Is Fined $3.5 Billion for Breaking Europe’s Antitrust Laws

European Union officials accused the American tech giant of using its size and dominance to undercut rivals in the online advertising market.
How Fining Elon Musk’s X Could Threaten the U.S.-E.U. Trade Deal

The European Union is expected to penalize the company, which has been accused of breaching the Digital Services Act, a law President Trump has criticized.