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Eurozone inflation rises less than expected, more in Germany
Eurozone inflation rises less than expected, more in Germany

Eurozone inflation rises less than expected, more in Germany

Inflation across the Eurozone continued to rise in November, but less than expected. Germany, however, was among those countries which bucked the trend. Inflation in the European Union’s single currency area has increased for
3 days ago
VW talks: Union demands deal before Christmas
VW talks: Union demands deal before Christmas

VW talks: Union demands deal before Christmas

Volkswagen has threatened plant closures and layoffs in a bid to reduce labor costs. Workers could declare strikes starting in December if talks fall through. Workers’ representatives have called for a deal
1 month ago
Why are US authorities seeking sale of Google Chrome?
Why are US authorities seeking sale of Google Chrome?

Why are US authorities seeking sale of Google Chrome?

US antitrust officials have proposed that Google should be forced to sell its Chrome browser after the company was found guilty of illegally monopolizing the search market. How important is Chrome for
1 month ago
Germany: Police remove Tesla protesters from forest camp
Germany: Police remove Tesla protesters from forest camp

Germany: Police remove Tesla protesters from forest camp

Authorities say those protesting the US carmaker’s expansion plans will be allowed to return after the area is combed for WWII bombs. Environmentalists have fought expansion for months and call authorities dishonest.
1 month ago
Germany's VW and Rivian launch joint electric car venture
Germany's VW and Rivian launch joint electric car venture

Germany’s VW and Rivian launch joint electric car venture

The German automotive giant said that it was committing to a $5.8 billion investment to boost its transition to electric vehicles in cooperation with US EV-maker Rivian. Embattled German car manufacturer Volkswagen has launched
1 month ago
What a Donald Trump victory means for the global economy
What a Donald Trump victory means for the global economy

What a Donald Trump victory means for the global economy

With Donald Trump likely to return to the White House, his economic ideas could soon become reality. Expect “America First,” tax cuts, tariffs, trade wars and a cryptocurrency boom. As the world
2 months ago
Netflix offices raided in French and Dutch tax probe
Netflix offices raided in French and Dutch tax probe

Netflix offices raided in French and Dutch tax probe

Police and fraud experts raided Netflix’s offices in Paris and Amsterdam as part of an investigation into possible fraud. Dutch authorities said they were acting at the behest of the French authorities.
2 months ago
Boeing factory workers end 7-week strike
Boeing factory workers end 7-week strike

Boeing factory workers end 7-week strike

Boeing employees accepted the company’s offer for a 38% pay rise. The company is still planning to move forward with major job cuts. The US aircraft giant can now restart production and
2 months ago
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EU investigates Temu over illegal products 36 minutes ago36 minutes ago

EU investigates Temu over illegal products

The European Union’s executive arm wants to ensure the Chinese online shopping platform’s goods “meet EU standards and do not harm consumers.” The European Commission opened an investigation into the Chinese online shopping platform Temu on
2 months ago
EU agency finds banned chemicals in some 6% of cosmetics
EU agency finds banned chemicals in some 6% of cosmetics

EU agency finds banned chemicals in some 6% of cosmetics

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) says it identified 285 cosmetic products “from various sellers and at all price ranges” containing chemicals banned in Europe. Its main investigation method was surprisingly simple. A
2 months ago