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Russia asks Brazil to help keep sway at IMF and World Bank
Russia has asked Brazil for support in the IMF, the World Bank and the G20 group of top economies to help it counter sanctions imposed by the West since it invaded Ukraine, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
ECB confirms plans to roll back stimulus, end bond buys in Q3
The European Central Bank kept policy unchanged on Thursday (14 April), signalling a steady reduction of stimulus over the coming months as inflation remains uncomfortably high.
UK car industry calls for EV charger mandate, regulatory oversight
Britain's auto industry called on the country's government on Wednesday to mandate targets for rolling out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and create a new regulatory body to oversee the market conditions and enforce minimum standards.
Omicron dents euro zone’s economic rebound
Eurozone economic sentiment dropped more than expected last month while inflation hit another record high, indicating the economy is under renewed stress as surging coronavirus infections force governments to tighten restrictions.
EU may involve WTO to resolve China-Lithuania trade row, Commission says
The European Union may take the trade row between China and Lithuania to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) if it finds evidence that Beijing is violating international trade rules, the bloc's executive Commission said on Friday.
EU Commission raises 2021 growth forecast, sees strong 2022
The euro zone economy will grow faster than previously expected this year as it recovers from the pandemic-induced recession and continue to expand strongly in 2022 with deficits and public debt falling, the European Commission forecast on Thursday.
Europe and China must continue talking despite disagreements, EU says
The European Union and China must continue engaging on a number of issues despite differences, the bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in a video call on Tuesday, according to an EU statement.
Shareholders in easyJet back rights issue
British airline easyJet said it had received acceptances from shareholders for 93% of the new shares it sold as part of a 1.2 billion pound ($1.64 billion) rights issue aimed at funding its recovery from the pandemic.
EU parliament chief congratulates Scholz as German election winner
The head of the European Parliament congratulated Olaf Scholz, the chancellor candidate for Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) as winner after a narrow election victory, the first official European Union reaction to the vote result.
Euro zone corporate business slows further
Lending to eurozone companies slowed further last month, European Central Bank data showed on Monday, extending its steady downward trend and likely raising concern among policymakers about banks' reluctance to extend credit.
EU to Poland: protect human lives, allow Frontex to Belarus border
The EU executive asked Warsaw on Friday to allow Frontex staff on the Polish-Belarusian border where four migrants died while trying to cross into Europe amid an increase in irregular immigration the bloc blames on Minsk for orchestrating.
New York, London keep top spots in global financial centres index
New York easily kept the top spot in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), while London held on to second place as Chinese cities slipped, according to the ranking published on Friday.
Russia to break the Gazprom gas export monopoly via Nord Stream 2
Russia's Energy Ministry is due to prepare a report in the coming days about the possibility of Rosneft exporting natural gas to Europe via the new Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Interfax cited Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak as saying on Wednesday (15 September)
Google appeals France’s ‘disproportionate’ €500 million fine in copyright row
Google said on Wednesday it was appealing against a 500 million euro fine imposed by France's antitrust watchdog in July over a dispute with local media about paying for news content.
Cyprus says to strip passports from Turk Cypriot officials
The government of Cyprus said on Monday (23 August) it would revoke the passports from Turkish Cypriot officials in the breakaway state in the northern part of the island.
Lithuania says will complete Belarus border fence by 2022
Lithuania said on Monday (23 August) it would complete a 508-km (315-mile) fence along its border with Belarus by September 2022 to stop migrants it says are crossing in record numbers orchestrated by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
Afghans scramble to delete digital history, evade biometrics
Thousands of Afghans struggling to ensure the physical safety of their families after the Taliban took control of the country have an additional worry: that biometric databases and their own digital history can be used to track and target them....
Greece must not become gateway to EU for fleeing Afghans, says minister
Greece does not want to become the entry point into the European Union for Afghans fleeing the escalating conflict in their homeland, Migration Minister Notis Mitarachi said on Tuesday, calling for a common EU response to the crisis.
Top German court strikes down Facebook rules on hate speech
A top German court has ruled that Facebook acted illegally in taking down racist posts and blocking the account of their author because the social network failed to inform the user or give a reason for shutting them down.
Two dead, five still missing after explosion rocks German chemicals site
Two people are dead and five are still missing as hope for their survival wanes after an explosion rocked an industrial park in the western German city of Leverkusen on Tuesday (27 July) morning, sending dark plumes of smoke into the sky.
Report: G7 is close to agreement on taxation of world’s largest companies
Group of Seven countries are close to reaching agreement on the corporate taxation of multinationals, clearing the way for a global deal later in the year, the Financial Times reported.
Italy’s recovery plan decree to speed public works hits opposition
A draft decree from the Italian government that would accelerate public works in line with rules for claiming European Union pandemic recovery funds has prompted strike threats from trade unions and raised dissent within the ruling coalition.
Amazon wins court fight against €250 million EU tax order
Amazon won on Wednesday (12 May) its fight against an EU order to pay about €250 million euros in back taxes to Luxembourg, as Europe's second-highest court dealt a blow to the bloc's efforts to make multinational corporations pay more taxes.