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Topic: European Union

EU likely to put mandatory ban on Huawei for 5G network building, reports Financial Times

The decision comes as a response to increasing security threats posed by companies and concerns in Brussels about certain national governments delaying action on the matter.

EU will tackle India’s concerns over tax proposed on import of high-carbon goods, officials say

By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The European Union has assured New Delhi it will hold two-way talks to tackle its concerns over tariffs proposed on imports of high-carbon goods such as steel and

TikTok still a long way from EU rules compliance, says EU industry chief Thierry Breton

The EU had last month singled out 19 large online platforms, including TikTok, which will be subject to the Digital Services Act, a set of new online content rules from August.

EU states give nod to world’s first comprehensive rules for crypto assets

The rules require firms that want to issue, trade and safeguard cryptoassets, tokenised assets and stablecoins in the 27 country bloc to obtain a licence.

China’s cooperation with Europe ‘unlimited’ as with Russia, says Chinese envoy to EU

EU foreign policy chief said last month that it would be 'extremely difficult' for EU to trust China if it does not contribute to the search for a political solution on Russia-Ukraine war.

Women from outside EU at risk of ‘honour’ crimes may get refugee status, says top court adviser

Advocate general said international protection as refugee can be granted to persons exposed to risks of violence because they are members of ‘particular social group’ and women.

Macron stresses ‘strategic autonomy’, warns Europe could ‘become vassal’ in US-China conflict

Following return from China, French President Emmanuel Macron says in Politico interview that EU members should be less dependent on ‘extraterritoriality of the US dollar’.

‘Reset’ or risky business?: EU leaders return to reopened China

Macron on his first trip to China since 2019, spoke to Biden before the visit about trying to engage Xi on hastening the end of the war in Ukraine started by Beijing's close ally Russia.

Trade still flows between EU, Russia amid concerns about ripple effects on global economy

The sanctions ‘will not be severe enough to limit Russia's ability to wage war against Ukraine in 2023,’ a European Parliament research note said.

EU countries reach preliminary agreement on limiting CO2 emissions from shipping

The deal aims at increasing reduction targets for emissions from energy used on ships & introducing measures to encourage the use of renewable fuels of non-biological origin.

On Camera

Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?