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ECB criticises Italy over budget measures affecting banks

ROME, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Measures envisaged in Italy's 2026 budget could have "negative implications...

15th December, 2025

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Explainer-What is lumpy skin disease for cattle and why are French farmers angry?

PARIS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - French farmers are protesting against government measures, including the c...

15th December, 2025

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LME outlines proposed new rules on position limits

LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The London Metal Exchange (LME) on Monday outlined plans for new rules on...

15th December, 2025

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Italy's Enel buys wind farms in Germany in 80-million-euro deal

MILAN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Italy's largest utility Enel has completed the purchase of two onshore win...

15th December, 2025

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Exclusive-France and Italy want Mercosur trade deal vote delayed, say sources

By Michel Rose PARIS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The French government is seeking to delay a European Union...

15th December, 2025

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EU Commission expects to sign Mercosur agreement by end of year, spokesman says

BRUSSELS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The European Commission still expects to sign the Mercosur trade deal b...

15th December, 2025

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EU imposes sanctions on oil traders with links to Russia's shipping network

BRUSSELS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Foreign ministers of the European Union's member states adopted sanctio...

15th December, 2025

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Spain fines Airbnb $75 million for unlicensed rental listings

MADRID, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Spain's Consumer Rights Ministry has fined vacation rental firm Airbnb AB...

15th December, 2025

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EU hands $84.5 million cartel fine to makers of car starter batteries

Dec 15 (Reuters) - The European Commission has fined three makers of starter batteries for cars and...

15th December, 2025

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US demands EU exempt its gas from methane emissions law, document shows

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The United States has demanded that the European Union e...

15th December, 2025

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Explainer-Europe's carmakers look to overturn 2035 combustion engine ban

Dec 15 (Reuters) - Europe's embattled carmakers are hoping for a reprieve when Brussels unveils an a...

15th December, 2025

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ECB: Payment fraud rises to 4.2 billion eur in 2024, strong authentication remains effective

BERLIN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The total value of payment fraud in the European Economic Area rose to 4....

15th December, 2025