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15% EU-US Tariff: $19 Billion Hit to Pharma, Restructuring Looms
The EU and US reached a 15% tariff agreement, resulting in a projected $19 billion cost increase for the pharmaceutical industry, forcing businesses to restructure and potentially impacting consumers.
15% EU-US Tariff: $19 Billion Hit to Pharma, Restructuring Looms
The EU and US reached a 15% tariff agreement, resulting in a projected $19 billion cost increase for the pharmaceutical industry, forcing businesses to restructure and potentially impacting consumers.
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24% Bias Score
Italian Conference Analyzes Digital Transformation's Impact on Businesses
A conference in Italy assessed the impact of digital transformation on businesses and public administration, revealing insights into adoption rates, challenges, and the need for improved digital literacy.
Italian Conference Analyzes Digital Transformation's Impact on Businesses
A conference in Italy assessed the impact of digital transformation on businesses and public administration, revealing insights into adoption rates, challenges, and the need for improved digital literacy.
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16% Bias Score
German Government Faces Backlash Over Broken Electricity Tax Promise
German Handwerk President Jörg Dittrich criticizes the German government for breaking its promise to lower electricity taxes for all businesses, impacting small and medium-sized enterprises and causing a loss of confidence in the coalition government.
German Government Faces Backlash Over Broken Electricity Tax Promise
German Handwerk President Jörg Dittrich criticizes the German government for breaking its promise to lower electricity taxes for all businesses, impacting small and medium-sized enterprises and causing a loss of confidence in the coalition government.
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64% Bias Score
Russia Cuts SME Support by 43%, Raising Economic Concerns
Russia slashed state support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by 43% in the first quarter of 2025, reducing funding from $1.6 billion to $918 million, impacting 99,200 businesses and raising concerns about economic slowdown and higher unemployment.
Russia Cuts SME Support by 43%, Raising Economic Concerns
Russia slashed state support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by 43% in the first quarter of 2025, reducing funding from $1.6 billion to $918 million, impacting 99,200 businesses and raising concerns about economic slowdown and higher unemployment.
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40% Bias Score
BBVA-Sabadell Merger Approved Despite Insufficient Competition Safeguards
The CNMC approved BBVA's takeover of Sabadell despite concerns about reduced competition, implementing insufficient remedies that primarily benefit a small percentage of SMEs; the merger increases market concentration to three major banks controlling approximately 72% of the credit market.
BBVA-Sabadell Merger Approved Despite Insufficient Competition Safeguards
The CNMC approved BBVA's takeover of Sabadell despite concerns about reduced competition, implementing insufficient remedies that primarily benefit a small percentage of SMEs; the merger increases market concentration to three major banks controlling approximately 72% of the credit market.
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60% Bias Score
Campania's Agri-Food Sector: A €5.7 Billion Engine for Southern Italy's Growth
Over 120 stakeholders met in Salerno to address the relaunch of Campania's agri-food sector, which generated over €5.7 billion in 2024, representing 5.8% of Italy's agri-food turnover, 6.3% of employment, and 8.2% of exports; challenges include a fragmented business landscape and aging workforce.
Campania's Agri-Food Sector: A €5.7 Billion Engine for Southern Italy's Growth
Over 120 stakeholders met in Salerno to address the relaunch of Campania's agri-food sector, which generated over €5.7 billion in 2024, representing 5.8% of Italy's agri-food turnover, 6.3% of employment, and 8.2% of exports; challenges include a fragmented business landscape and aging workforce.
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44% Bias Score
EU Toy Makers Face US Tariffs, China Supply Chain Concerns
A new EU-US trade deal imposes a 15 percent tariff on most EU toy exports to the US, impacting 50,000+ EU toy industry jobs and forcing toy makers to adjust profit margins or risk collapse, while the industry awaits the outcome of US-China trade talks.
EU Toy Makers Face US Tariffs, China Supply Chain Concerns
A new EU-US trade deal imposes a 15 percent tariff on most EU toy exports to the US, impacting 50,000+ EU toy industry jobs and forcing toy makers to adjust profit margins or risk collapse, while the industry awaits the outcome of US-China trade talks.
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44% Bias Score
German Government Faces Backlash Over Broken Electricity Tax Promise
German Handwerk President Jörg Dittrich criticizes the federal government for breaking its promise of a general electricity tax reduction, impacting small and medium-sized businesses and causing a loss of confidence in the coalition government.
German Government Faces Backlash Over Broken Electricity Tax Promise
German Handwerk President Jörg Dittrich criticizes the federal government for breaking its promise of a general electricity tax reduction, impacting small and medium-sized businesses and causing a loss of confidence in the coalition government.
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56% Bias Score
France Increases Penalties for Late Payments to Combat Business Failures
France's Prime Minister, François Bayrou, announced a plan to increase penalties for late payments to 1% of a company's revenue, aiming to alleviate cash flow issues for SMEs and ETIs struggling with late payments from larger corporations, impacting 65,000 business failures annually, and costing bus...
France Increases Penalties for Late Payments to Combat Business Failures
France's Prime Minister, François Bayrou, announced a plan to increase penalties for late payments to 1% of a company's revenue, aiming to alleviate cash flow issues for SMEs and ETIs struggling with late payments from larger corporations, impacting 65,000 business failures annually, and costing bus...
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48% Bias Score
Asia-Pacific SMEs: Navigating Trade Complexity with Agility and Connectivity
Asia-Pacific SMEs, exceeding 90% of all businesses and contributing 40-60% to the region's GDP, face complex trade challenges but possess agility and entrepreneurial spirit. FedEx provides clarity, agility, and connectivity tools to support their growth amid evolving regulations and consumer demands...
Asia-Pacific SMEs: Navigating Trade Complexity with Agility and Connectivity
Asia-Pacific SMEs, exceeding 90% of all businesses and contributing 40-60% to the region's GDP, face complex trade challenges but possess agility and entrepreneurial spirit. FedEx provides clarity, agility, and connectivity tools to support their growth amid evolving regulations and consumer demands...
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36% Bias Score
CNMC Report Reveals Concerns Over BBVA-Sabadell Merger
The CNMC's report on BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell reveals that competitor banks are ready to gain clients if the merger proceeds, highlighting concerns over potential monopolies and the effectiveness of BBVA's proposed commitments to maintain commercial conditions for SMEs.
CNMC Report Reveals Concerns Over BBVA-Sabadell Merger
The CNMC's report on BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell reveals that competitor banks are ready to gain clients if the merger proceeds, highlighting concerns over potential monopolies and the effectiveness of BBVA's proposed commitments to maintain commercial conditions for SMEs.
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36% Bias Score
Italian SMEs Face Growing Cyberattack Risks
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Italy face increasing cyber threats due to weak security systems, limited resources, and a lack of awareness, necessitating a multi-faceted approach to risk management including insurance.
Italian SMEs Face Growing Cyberattack Risks
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Italy face increasing cyber threats due to weak security systems, limited resources, and a lack of awareness, necessitating a multi-faceted approach to risk management including insurance.
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36% Bias Score
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