Tag #European Union

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Direct High-Speed Rail Link Opens Between Paris and Berlin

A new direct high-speed train line connecting Paris and Berlin opened on December 17th, offering an 8-hour journey, in response to growing demand for European rail travel; the service, operated by Deutsche Bahn and SNCF, is already over 80% booked.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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EU Launches Formal Investigation into TikTok's Role in Romanian Election

The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potential violations of the Digital Services Act following allegations of foreign interference in Romania's presidential election, which was subsequently annulled; the investigation focuses on TikTok's recommendation systems, political ads, and con...

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Italy and Stellantis Partner to Counter EU Electric Vehicle Mandate

The Italian government and Stellantis announced a \$2 billion investment plan to support Italy's automotive sector, challenging the EU's 2035 electric vehicle mandate and aiming for a more balanced approach to the green transition.

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CDU Manifesto: Hardline Stance on Migration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts

Germany's CDU unveils its election manifesto, advocating for stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2% of GDP, tax cuts, and welfare reforms, positioning itself as a potential alternative to the current government.

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Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Applications After Assad's Fall

In response to the reported fall of Bashar al-Assad, Germany and other European countries swiftly suspended asylum processing for Syrian citizens, creating concern among the 1.5 million Syrians in Europe and highlighting a shift from the welcoming stance during the 2015/16 migrant crisis.

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Stellantis to Invest €8 Billion in Italian Auto Production

Stellantis will invest €8 billion in Italian operations next year, boosting production at six factories with over a dozen new models by 2032, despite facing challenges from slumping sales and new European electric vehicle regulations.

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EU Sues UK Over Brexit Agreement, Citing Unfulfilled Rights for EU Citizens

The European Commission is suing the UK in the EU Court of Justice for failing to grant EU citizens residing in the UK the rights promised in the 2019 Brexit agreement, alleging insufficient UK regulations and citing concerns about approximately three million EU citizens.

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EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Election

The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potentially violating the EU's Digital Services Act due to allegations that Russia used the platform to interfere in Romania's presidential election, prompting the annulment of the first round's results after an unknown far-right candidate, Calin G...

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EU's Planned Corporate Supply Chain Rule U-Turn Sparks Concern

The EU is considering revising its landmark Corporate Due Diligence Directive before its implementation, causing concern among center-left MEPs who supported Ursula von der Leyen's reelection, as the move contradicts earlier commitments. The potential changes raise questions about the EU's commitmen...

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Stellantis to Invest €8 Billion in Italian Auto Production

Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest carmaker, will invest €8 billion in Italian operations in 2024, including €2 billion in production and €6 billion in the supply chain, to launch more than a dozen new models by 2032, despite facing challenges from new European electric vehicle regulations and r...

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CDU's Election Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts

Germany's CDU party, led by Friedrich Merz, proposes stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2 percent of GDP, and tax cuts in its election program; the party is leading in polls ahead of February 23 elections.

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Deutsche Bank Predicts Outperformance of Smaller European Stocks

Deutsche Bank strategists predict smaller European stocks will significantly outperform larger companies in the coming months due to lower interest rates, improving company profits (14% growth in Q3 2024, and projected 25% in Q4 2024), and a potential manufacturing rebound; they forecast potential 1...

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