European Union

Europe Gains Powers To Tackle Supply Chain Emergencies

European Union countries and lawmakers have agreed to rules which aim to prevent a supply chain crisis.

AI Adopted By Over A Third Of EU Firms, Bringing Digital Goals In Reach

More than one third (38%) of European businesses adopted artificial intelligence in 2023, according to a report commission by Amazon Web Services.

UN Plastic Treaty Talks Grapple With Re-Use, Recycle, Reduce Debate

A third round of United Nations negotiations to try to deliver the world's first treaty to control plastic pollution has drawn more than 500 proposals from...

Euro Zone Retail Sales Fall Much More Than Expected In August

Euro zone retail sales fell much more than expected in August, data recently showed, pointing to weaker consumer demand as inflation remains high.

Mercosur Splits Dampen EU Outlook For Trade Deal As Window Narrows

Splits within South American trade bloc Mercosur have dampened hopes in the European Union of a trade deal.

German Exporters See Decline In Trade In 2023: BGA

Most German exporters see trade declining or even strongly declining in 2023.

Britain Delays Post-Brexit Border Checks On EU Goods Until 2024

The British government will delay imposing full post-Brexit import controls on goods from the European Union by a further three months, it said recently, p...

German Supermarket Seeks To Charge Shoppers 'True' Environmental Cost

German shoppers, who enjoy some of Europe's cheapest groceries, are being asked this week by discount supermarket Penny to pay extra for some items to...