regulatory-framework

Image for Bpost avoids fine in Belgian newspaper distribution procurement caseFinance

Bpost avoids fine in belgian newspaper distribution procurement case

Image for Dutch regulator probes PostNL over acquisition of SanddFinance

Dutch regulator probes PostNL over acquisition of sandd

Image for Portugal approves restrictions on social media access for childrenFinance

Portugal approves restrictions on social media access for children

Image for US import block on vapes could cut illegal sales by a third, BAT saysFinance

US import block on vapes could cut illegal sales by a third, BAT says

Image for Italy regulator probes Procter & Gamble over misleading ads for epilator

Italy regulator probes procter & gamble over misleading ads for epilator

Date: February 12, 2026

ROME, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Italy's competition authority said on Thursday it had opened an investigation against U.S. consumer goods maker Procter & Gamble over allegedly misleading adverts for a body...

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Italy needs independent chief of market watchdog, deputy PM says

Date: February 11, 2026

By Alvise Armellini and Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Italy's next market watchdog chief should be independent of the government to avoid any suspicion of political interference in business...

Image for Kremlin says curbs on Telegram app are a result of its non-compliance with the law

Kremlin says curbs on telegram app are a result of its non-compliance with the law

Date: February 11, 2026

MOSCOW, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the Telegram messenger app had to comply with Russian law and that the state communications regulator was obliged to act if Telegram did...

Image for EU's Von der Leyen reaffirms urgent need to simplify regulations in Europe

EU's von der leyen reaffirms urgent need to simplify regulations in Europe

Date: February 11, 2026

BRUSSELS, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The European Union must simplify its regulations on companies doing business in the region in order to make the bloc more competitive against the likes of the United...

Image for MPS board member under investigation for insider trading resigns

MPS board member under investigation for insider trading resigns

Date: February 11, 2026

ROME, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A member of Monte dei Paschi di Siena's board who is under investigation on suspicion of insider trading has resigned, the Tuscan bank said on Wednesday. Stefano Di Stefano...

Image for Germany's Gerresheimer warns accounting probe may hit 2025 results

Germany's gerresheimer warns accounting probe may hit 2025 results

Date: February 10, 2026

Feb 10 (Reuters) - Gerresheimer rescheduled its 2025 results publication due to a probe into its revenue recognition and accounting practices and also initiated the sale of its U.S.-based packaging...