EU
EU rules for digital gatekeepers to have global impact
The European Commission today released its list of designated 'gatekeepers' in the digital economy
EUServices slide takes euro-area deeper into stagflation
The euro-area services PMI has plunged into contraction territory, contrasting with Japan and India
InternationalEU imports of Russian LNG to reach record high
Russian LNG sales to Europe continue to rise despite EU efforts to phase out fossil fuel imports from Russia by 2027
RussiaSlowing CPI will help end ECB rate rises later in 2023
Headline inflation was unchanged in August, at 5.3%, and core inflation edged down to the same rate
EUTax exposes fiscal challenge facing Italy’s coalition
Italy’s government has introduced a controversial windfall tax on the assets of banks
ItalyFar-right influence to grow in Romania and Bulgaria
Alliance for the Unity of Romania (AUR) and Bulgaria's Revival party have been gathering strength in national politics
RomaniaFrance will push for ‘multi-speed’ EU
Speaking to French ambassadors, President Macron advocated the idea of multi-speed EU as a way to bring in new members.
FranceSlovenia will turn to EU for post-flood reconstruction
The Slovenian government has set up a fund to assist reconstruction following early August's devastating flood.
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