War, high interest rates and slowdowns in major trade partners are trimming tax revenue and forcing the government in Paris to scale back.
Category: European Union
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Menthol Cigarette Bans Can Reduce Smoking Rates, Study Finds
As public health groups pressure the Biden administration to impose a ban on menthol cigarettes, research suggests similar moves in other countries have led to lower smoking rates.
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Meet the Diplomat Who Shaped Biden’s Global Economic Policy
Mike Pyle, who will leave the administration later this month, helped broker agreement with Europe and other allies over clean energy, China and Russian sanctions.
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South Korea’s Antitrust Enforcers Aimed at Big Tech. Then Came the Backlash.
The government pledged to protect South Korean online platforms from marketplace giants, but online business circles are crying foul play.
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This Arctic Circle Town Expected a Green Energy Boom. Then Came Bidenomics.
Generous subsidies are helping the United States steal green industries from Europe, as countries race to secure the energy supplies of the future.
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U.S. Leading Soft Landing for Global Economy
Economies all over the world are lowering inflation while avoiding serious recession — but growth in the United States stands out.
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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.
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Developers Pan Apple’s New Plan for App Store in Europe
To comply with European regulations, Apple has proposed reducing its commission on app sales while adding new fees and hurdles.
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Amazon Scraps Deal to Buy Maker of Roomba Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Amazon walked away from the $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot as it faces questions from regulators in the European Union and United States.
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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.