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Finance

Dassault Aviation CEO unsure if FCAS fighter will go ahead

PARIS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The head of Dassault Aviation raised questions over a troubled Franco-Germ...

16th December, 2025

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Finance

Europe's leaders and laggards in electric vehicle sales

LONDON/STOCKHOLM, Dec 16 (Reuters) - As the European Union has looked to push carmakers towards elec...

16th December, 2025

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European states flanking Russia push to keep defence high on EU agenda

HELSINKI, Dec 16 (Reuters) - European Union nations that border Russia or are located near the Russi...

16th December, 2025

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Netherlands will host International Claims Commission for Ukraine, minister says

THE HAGUE, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will be the home of an International Claims Commission...

16th December, 2025

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EU to widen carbon border levy to close loopholes on polluting goods, draft shows

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The European Union plans to expand its upcoming carbon b...

16th December, 2025

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Plan to build church for war dead in city park sparks rare protest in Russia

By Mark Trevelyan LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Plans to build a church in honour of Russia's war dead...

16th December, 2025

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Polish student detained over suspected Christmas market attack plot

WARSAW, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Polish security services have detained a student suspected of preparing a...

16th December, 2025

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China lowers EU pork tariffs in final ruling after 18-month probe

By Daphne Zhang, Ella Cao and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, Dec 16 (Reuters) - China on Tuesday dramaticall...

16th December, 2025

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European defence stocks slide amid progress in Ukraine peace talks

Dec 16 (Reuters) - European defence stocks fell on Tuesday after U.S. officials offered on Monday to...

16th December, 2025

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App developers urge EU action on Apple fee practices

Dec 16 (Reuters) - A coalition of 20 app developers and consumer groups on Tuesday called upon Europ...

16th December, 2025

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Kering sells majority stake in New York property in $900 million deal 

PARIS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Gucci owner Kering and private equity firm Ardian said on Tuesday that the...

16th December, 2025

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EU weighs scheme to allow combustion-engine vehicles after 2035, Handelsblatt reports

BERLIN, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The European Commission is weighing a new compensation scheme that could...

16th December, 2025