European Union

• Google hit with US$1B fine as EU says app store, search stifles competition

  It was the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by the European Union, which has led the world in reining in some of the world’s largest companies from Silicon Valley to Beijing.

  Tech

  Jul 23
  
• Google must share search data, open Android to rival AI firms, EU says

  The EU said it will support innovation and diversity in the field by enabling fair access to AI features on Android devices and search engines.

  Tech

  Jul 16
  
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• Trump says he’ll raise EU auto tariffs to 25% next week over trade dispute

  Trump said in a social media post that the European Union 'is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal,' though he did not flesh out his objections in the post.

  U.S. News

  May 1
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• Jonathan Wilkinson chosen as Canada’s next ambassador to EU

  The Prime Minister's Office said in a news release that Wilkinson has 'proven experience, judgment and leadership to advance Canada's partnership with the EU.'

  Politics

  Apr 30
• Ukraine gets US$106B loan package from EU after Hungary changes vote

  The measures were prepared early this year and set to be announced in February to mark the fourth anniversary of the conflict, but Hungary and Slovakia had opposed the move.

  World

  Apr 23
• Are Canadians open to joining the EU? Here’s what a poll found

  A survey of 4,000 people conducted by Spark Advocacy's polling arm found that one in four respondents thought it would be a good idea for Canada to formally join the EU.

  Politics

  Apr 6
• Drive less and work from home as Iran energy shock bites, EU official urges

  The EU is asking its member states to implement the International Energy Agency’s 10-point plan to reduce global demand for oil, Dan Jørgensen, the EU’s energy commissioner said.

  Economy

  Apr 2
• EU leaders push back against joining attacks on Iran as oil prices rise

  European leaders have deflected entreaties from U.S. President Donald Trump to send military assets to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

  World

  Mar 19
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• Could Canada join the EU? French foreign minister says ‘maybe’

  Speaking in Berlin on Wednesday, Barrot said the European Union is attracting more candidate countries, suggesting 'maybe Canada at some point' will sign up.

  Canada

  Mar 18
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• EU investigates Shein over sale of child-like sex dolls and weapons

  The investigation surrounds limiting sales of illegal products in the EU, including items that amount to child sexual abuse material such as 'child-like sex dolls.'

  World

  Feb 17