Twitter to ban users from promoting rival social platforms
The move was the latest in a growing series of controversies generated by Musk in his short tenure at the helm of Twitter
Investors ramp up pressure on big oil firms to set 2030 climate targets
A group of investors has tabled resolutions urging four of the world's top oil and gas companies to set broad climate targets for 2030, reviving pressure on the sector after a year that saw governments shift their focus to energy security.
EU reaches deal on major carbon market reform
The deal means emissions in the ETS sectors are to be cut by 62 percent by 2030 based on 2005 levels.
Europe's car repairers call for competition rules rewrite
Europe's car repair and spare parts industry is calling for a rewrite of EU competition rules, arguing they allow carmakers and franchise dealers to disadvantage independent operators.
EU agrees €20 bln boost for energy funding to quit Russian gas
The European Union will raise an extra 20 billion euros from its carbon market for investments to help end more swiftly the bloc's reliance on Russian fossil fuels, under a political deal reached on Wednesday.
EU should loosen green tech state aid rules - von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed to EU leaders on Wednesday a loosening of state aid rules in renewable energy and clean-tech as a response to high energy prices and a U.S.
EU vows investment in push to boost SE Asia ties
The EU vowed billions of dollars of investment in southeast Asia Wednesday, as leaders looked to bolster ties at a summit in the face of the Ukraine war and challenges from China.
EU meets to try to break gas price cap impasse
European Union energy ministers are meeting in Brussels on Tuesday to try to agree a bloc-wide cap on gas prices after months of deadlock over whether the measure can ease Europe's energy crisis.
EU energy ministers seek compromise on gas price cap
EU ministers meeting in Brussels on Tuesday struggled to bridge differences over a proposed cap on natural gas prices, a challenge stymying other measures designed to mitigate Europe's energy crunch.
Explainer-Europe's fiercely contested plan to cap gas prices
A proposed cap on gas prices has divided European Union countries for months, as countries have argued about how high it should be set and whether the measure could hinder rather than help Europe's efforts to cope with an energy crisis.
EU parliament's credibility rocked by Qatar bribe claims
The European Parliament scrambled Monday to get ahead of the widening scandal of alleged huge cash bribes from figures working on behalf of World Cup host Qatar.
EU regulators tweak state aid rules to boost broadband rollout
EU competition regulators have revised state aid rules to make it easier for European Union countries to finance the rollout of fast-speed broadband, key to achieving the bloc's ambitious digital and green goals.
EU reviews Hungary's eligibility for sorely needed aid
The European Union's executive is due to come up with a new assessment on Friday of the state of democracy in Hungary to help the bloc's 26 other member states decide on whether to grant Budapest billions of euros worth of funds.
US sues to block Microsoft's blockbuster buyout of gaming giant Activision
Britain has also announced an "in-depth investigation" into Microsoft's planned takeover of Activision.
EU welcomes Croatia into Schengen, blocks Bulgaria, Romania
Europe overall has taken a harder stance against migration after a massive inflow of asylum-seekers in 2015-2016.
Europe's free-travel zone set to welcome Croatia but bar Romania and Bulgaria
Croatia looked poised on Thursday to join Europe's 26-nation open travel zone, but Bulgaria and Romania appeared likely to be kept out because of Austrian concerns over growing unauthorised immigration.
EU starts WTO action against China over Lithuania, patents
The EU on Wednesday escalated disputes with China to the WTO, requesting panels be assembled to hear two cases, one over trade restrictions on Lithuania and the other on legal recourses for EU patent holders.
EU starts crackdown on commodity firms using derivatives markets
The European Union flagged tougher requirements on Wednesday for commodity companies using derivatives markets after failing to meet higher collateral calls when gas prices rocketed due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
EU agrees ban on imports driving deforestation
The European Union reached an agreement Tuesday to ban the import of products including coffee, cocoa and soy in cases where they are deemed to contribute to deforestation.
EU looks to win Hungary support for Ukraine aid in return for EU funds access
European Union finance ministers will on Tuesday look to get Hungary's backing for 18 billion euros ($18.89 billion) of support for Ukraine for next year in exchange for access to EU money from its recovery fund as well as budget.
Deutsche bank, Rabobank hit with EU antitrust charge over bond cartel
Deutsche Bank and Rabobank were charged by EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday of taking part in a government bond cartel, the latest move against a sector which has racked up millions of euros in fines for various competition violations.
US, EU meet with little progress on green plan tensions
EU countries have poured criticism on the IRA, seeing it as a threat to European jobs, especially in the energy and auto sectors.
Tax credits for EU electric vehicles to dominate Monday's trade talks with U.S.
Top European Union officials are aiming to be more vocal at a trade meeting with their U.S.
G7 price cap on Russian oil kicks in, Russia will only sell at market price
The Group of Seven price cap on Russian seaborne oil came into force on Monday as the West tries to limit Moscow's ability to finance its war in Ukraine, but Russia has said it will not abide by the measure even if it has to cut production.
European stocks, oil steady before US jobs data and OPEC
European stock markets and oil prices steadied Friday before key US jobs data and an oil output decision by OPEC and its Russia-led allies.
EU cap on Russian oil price on hold as Poland urges lower price
The West's plan to starve Russia of resources to fight its war in Ukraine by imposing a price cap on its oil exports hit a diplomatic logjam in Brussels on Friday.
Eurozone unemployment drops to record low
Unemployment in the eurozone has dropped to a record low, at 6.5 percent in October, the EU's Eurostat statistics office said Thursday.
EU eyes special court to try Russia for Ukraine war
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday floated the idea of a "specialised court" to put Russia's top officials on trial over the war in Ukraine.
EU inches towards deal on Russian oil price cap this week
European Union countries are inching towards a deal this week on a price cap on Russian oil, a way to adjust the cap in future, and on linking it to a package of new sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, diplomats said on Tuesday.
EU Commission updates drone rules, plans measures against malicious use
The European Commission on Tuesday updated drone rules in a bid to boost a fast-growing commercial market while measures to tackle the malicious use of drones will be adopted in the near future.