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Pharma lobbyists to EU: Cut deals with Trump

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Advocates for European drugmakers say other countries must follow the UK to the bargaining table to stave off tariffs and remain competitive.

EU agrees bare-bones anti-corruption law

www.politico.eu

A watered-down bill was approved after countries pushed back on proposed minimum standards for tackling corruption.

Former EU top diplomat Mogherini held in fraud probe

www.france24.com

The EU's former foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini was taken into custody Tuesday as police staged raids probing suspected fraud over contracts to train future European diplomats. Mogherini, who was high representative for foreign…

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Apple Can't Escape Dutch App Store Antitrust Lawsuit, EU Court Rules

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Apple is not going to be able to escape a class-action antitrust lawsuit over anticompetitive App Store fees in the Netherlands, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) said today. The decision could see Apple facing millions of euros in…

Group of EU banks pushes for euro-pegged stablecoin by 2027

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The entity formed by 10 banks is working on obtaining regulatory approval from the Dutch Central Bank to launch a stablecoin “in the second half of 2026.”

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Putin blasts EU ‘fantasy’ of Russian defeat

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The EU refuses to admit that the idea of defeating Russia was unviable from the start, President Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Insecurity: EU, Kukah urge dialogue, unity to curb tensions

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The EU and Bishop Kukah urge dialogue and national unity to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, warning that unresolved identity questions fuel violence

EU Nearing Deal to End Russian Fossil Fuel Imports

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The European Union is closing in on a deal to phase out Russian fossil fuels.

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EU Digital Omnibus on AI: What Is in It and What Is Not?

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On November 19, 2025, the European Commission published its long-awaited proposal for a Digital Omnibus package (“Digital Omnibus”). The Digital Omnibus shall strengthen EU competitiveness by reducing the regulatory burden on businesses,…

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Former E.U. foreign policy chief detained in fraud inquiry

Federica Mogherini, the E.U.’s former foreign policy chief who is also a former Italian foreign minister, was detained in an investigation of procurement fraud.

Who are Mogherini and Sannino, the EU heavyweights questioned in fraud probe?

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Two powerful figures who worked in the European Union's foreign policy arm are linked to a corruption investigation.

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Putin Says Russia ‘Ready Right Now’ for War with Europe, Accuses EU Leaders of Sabotaging Ukraine Talks

Ahead of a meeting with Steve Witkoff, Putin said the Europeans were ‘putting forward demands that are absolutely unacceptable for Russia.’

Former EU top diplomat detained in Brussels fraud probe

Belgian police are looking into whether ex-foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini leaked procurement details tied to an EU-funded training program she later came to direct.

Visa Offers Support to New EU Digital Wallet Projects

www.pymnts.com

Visa helped launch three new digital wallets in Europe. The wallets are being rolled out in collaboration with BBVA, Klarna and Vipps MobilePay, according to a Tuesday (Dec. 2) press release provided to PYMNTS. Visa is also working with…

Exclusive — Rep. Brett Guthrie: E.U. Regulations Are Blocking Access to 'Affordable American Energy'

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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) told Breitbart News that European regulations are hampering the continent's ability to obtain reliable American energy.