Category: European Union

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.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Prompts Debate Over Europe’s Military

With Russia looming, governments race to rebuild armed forces that shrank after the Cold War, grappling with hard issues of economics, politics and military strategy.
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.
Thousands of French Brands Sue Shein, Accusing It of Unfair Competition

The class-action lawsuit is the latest push against the Chinese retailer in France, where protests outside its first store broke out earlier this month.
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.
How China’s Rare Earth Chokehold Could Strangle Europe’s Military Buildup

Drones, missiles and other crucial components of Europe’s rush to rearm itself rely on an increasingly unsteady supply of minerals from China.
This Trillionaire Economy Thrived in a Global Order Trump Is Ditching

Poland and other countries across Europe that found economic success in an era of collaboration are now facing a crumbling of international alliances.
China’s Pause on Rare Earth Controls: What to Know

China has suspended export controls announced this month, but was conspicuously silent about rules imposed earlier, which are snarling global supply chains.
Volkswagen Says Loss of Chip Supply Could Hit Production

After China stopped deliveries of Nexperia’s chips over a dispute with the Dutch government, German carmakers are worried about supply shortages.
Oil Price Jumps on Trump’s Russia Sanctions

Traders are pondering whether the United States and its allies are finally getting serious about restricting Russian energy.
Hoping to Grow in Europe, but Bogged Down by Red Tape

Start-ups are booming in the European Union, but experts say bureaucracy keeps them from expanding across borders.
What Travelers Need to Know for the EU’s New Biometric Border Checks

A system that began on Sunday requires the collection of biometric information from visitors crossing borders. It will eventually replace the stamps in your passport.