European Union

The European Union is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. Its members have a combined area of 4,233,255.3 km² and an estimated total population of about 447 million.

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European Union Votes to Impose Tariffs on US Goods
European Union Votes to Impose Tariffs on US Goods
April 09, 2025  |  Economy

The European Commission said Wednesday (April 9) that the European Union will start collecting tariffs on U.S. goods, starting Tuesday (April 15). EU member states...

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EU Prepares Two Rounds of Tariffs in Response to US Moves
EU Prepares Two Rounds of Tariffs in Response to US Moves
April 07, 2025  |  Economy

The European Union reportedly hopes to reach a deal with the U.S. to remove and prevent the country’s new tariffs, but is ready to start...

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Report: EU to Announce Digital Services Act Penalties Against X This Summer
Report: EU to Announce Digital Services Act Penalties Against X This Summer
April 04, 2025  |  Regulation

The European Union is reportedly preparing penalties against X that include a fine and demands for changes to the platform. The penalties are expected to be announced...

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EU Tech Founders Unite to Battle Startup ‘Brain Drain’ to US
EU Tech Founders Unite to Battle Startup ‘Brain Drain’ to US
March 12, 2025  |  Europe

European tech founders are teaming to keep young startup talent from leaving the continent. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Wednesday (March 12), the effort...

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European Stability Mechanism Head Says Digital Euro ‘More Necessary Than Ever’
European Stability Mechanism Head Says Digital Euro ‘More Necessary Than Ever’
March 10, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The Trump administration’s embrace of cryptocurrencies reportedly could accelerate the European Union’s (EU) adoption of a digital euro. European Stability Mechanism (ESM) Managing Director Pierre Gramegna told...

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Trump Says US Has Decided to Impose Tariffs on EU
Trump Says US Has Decided to Impose Tariffs on EU
February 26, 2025  |  Politics

President Donald Trump reportedly said Wednesday (Feb. 26) that the U.S. has decided to impose tariffs on the European Union (EU) and will announce the details...

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US to EU: We Want More Clarity on Big Tech Regulations
US to EU: We Want More Clarity on Big Tech Regulations
February 23, 2025  |  Regulation

The head of the House Judiciary Committee is demanding more clarity on Europe’s tech regulations. As Reuters reported Sunday (Feb. 23), Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH)...

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AI Regulations: EU Withdraws AI Liability Proposal; US Seeks Comments on AI Action Plan
AI Regulations: EU Withdraws AI Liability Proposal; US Seeks Comments on AI Action Plan
February 20, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

The EU is withdrawing proposed regulations for handling victim’s claims of harm caused by AI — but it faces internal opposition. This week, the AI...

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Meta-Owned WhatsApp Comes Under Europe’s DSA Umbrella
Meta-Owned WhatsApp Comes Under Europe’s DSA Umbrella
February 19, 2025  |  Meta

WhatApp’s popularity in Europe has placed it under a new regulatory threshold in the region. The Meta-owned messaging service’s user level has reached a point...

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