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Ukraine crisis: European companies' Russian ties can make sanctions tough

Russia has ties to world energy and financial markets and is home to major foreign partnerships and investments, so any measures will have repercussions outside the country

European embassies in Kiev remain operational: EU Ambassador

Moscow, for its part, has repeatedly denied any intention to invade, accusing Washington of "hysteria".

AMD wins European Union antitrust nod for $35 billion Xilinx acquisition

The European Commission said it had not found any issues after a preliminary review.

European Union plans $23 billion to check China's reach in S Africa

The EU is working on $22.7 bn financing package to support African transport networks, as well as energy, digital, education and health projects to counter China's reach in the continent.

EU economy should be back on track after winter slowdown: Official

The EU's economy grew by 5.3 per cent in 2021.

EU presents 15 bn euro plan to ease chip shortage, dependency

The 15 billion euros will come on top of 30 billion euros of public investments already planned through various EU programs

European Union steps up fight to fend off risky foreign takeovers

The new EU legislation on screening foreign investments emerged after increased political unease across Europe about Chinese acquisitions abroad.

Meta renews EU exit threat for Facebook, Instagram over data rules

Meta has already warned in its previous annual report that if it is not allowed to use standard contractual clauses

EU policymakers must do more to boost telco investments, says study

The 27-country European Union is banking on 5G to lift it out of a Covid-19 pandemic-induced recession and take the lead in internet-connected devices

UK Brexit Bill to make it easier to repeal, amend law copied from EU

New legislation would facilitate changes to ensure the regulations better suit Britain, says Boris Johnson's govt.

No plans to send combat troops to Ukraine if Russia invades: Nato

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg also said that there is a difference between being a Nato member and being a strong and highly valued partner as Ukraine

Portugal picks new government with $50 bn of EU funds on table

Portuguese voters went to the polls in an early election that looked set to produce another vulnerable minority government

Russia says it won't start a war amid Ukraine tension

Biden, EU pledge cooperation on energy security amid the standoff

EU, UK preparing sanctions against new Russian gas projects

The new set of sanctions is reportedly being developed with the US support, and will be aimed at curtailing financing and technology transfer for future gas projects

WhatsApp has time till February end to clarify policy, says EU

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and eight of its members took their grievances to the EU executive and the European network of consumer authorities

Intel wins EU antitrust appeal as court bids to annul $1.2 billion fine

The EU General Court ruled Wednesday that EU regulators made key errors when they slapped Intel with the penalty for allegedly squeezing out rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc

Euro on defensive as traders fret over Ukraine tension, hawkish Fed

TOKYO (Reuters) - The euro hovered near its weakest in a month versus the safe-haven dollar and yen on Wednesday as traders fretted over a potential military conflict in Ukraine and the possibility of accelerated Federal Reserve policy tightening.

European Union warns tech companies of incoming child sex abuse rules

The legislation would require tech companies to report child sexual abuse material to authorities

European Parliament approves initial proposal to ban some targeted ads

Law will require services to give users the ability to easily opt out of tracking

European Union set for show of unity as Russia invasion fears mount

European Union foreign ministers are aiming to put on a fresh display of resolve and unity in support of Ukraine on Monday