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Explainer-What Are the Legal Risks of the EU's Proposed 'reparations Loan' for Ukraine?

Image for Volvo Cars urges EU to resist pressure to scrap fossil-fuel autos banHeadlines

Volvo Cars Urges EU to Resist Pressure to Scrap Fossil-Fuel Autos Ban

Image for SEAT says EU's rethink on 2035 combustion-engine ban could help EV transitionHeadlines

Seat Says EU's Rethink on 2035 Combustion-Engine Ban Could Help Ev Transition

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EU Open to Accommodate Belgian Concerns on Guarantees in Russian Asset Plan

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EU Aluminium and Cement Imports to Face Higher Emissions Costs, Draft Shows

Date: December 12, 2025

By Kate Abnett and Tom Daly BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Imports of aluminium, cement and other commodities into the European Union could face higher costs than previously expected for CO2 emissions...

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Universal Submits Remedy to EU's Objections Over Downtown Deal

Date: December 12, 2025

BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Universal Music said on Friday it has submitted a remedy to address competition concerns from the European Commission over the group's $775-million takeover of Downtown...

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EU to Scrap Planned Ban on Combustion Engines, EPP's Weber Says

Date: December 12, 2025

HEIDELBERG, Germany, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Tuesday will propose rule changes that reverse previous plans for an effective ban on selling new cars with combustion engines in the...

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EU Commission Considers Second Safe Loans Scheme for Defence Projects, Sources Say

Date: December 11, 2025

By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The European Commission is considering launching a second edition of its multi-billion-euro SAFE loans scheme for defence projects as Europe seeks to...

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Exclusive-Google Faces EU Fine Next Year for Favouring Own Services, Sources Say

Date: December 11, 2025

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google is expected to be fined by EU antitrust regulators next year for not doing enough to comply with EU rules against favouring its own...

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Slovak President Vetoes Bill Weakening Whistleblower Protection That Raises EU Concerns

Date: December 11, 2025

Dec 11 (Reuters) - President Peter Pellegrini  on Thursday vetoed a law aiming to revamp Slovakia's whistleblower protection office, a move critics say undermines anti-corruption safeguards and the...