Europe
EU antitrust scrutiny on Microsoft will intensify
Independent browser developers are urging the European Commission to subject Microsoft to its Digital Markets Act (DMA)
EULondon police will scale up its use of biometrics
London’s Met Police used facial recognition technology 117 times this year, up from a total of 32 between 2020 and 2023
United KingdomHungary’s EU legal woes will mount
The European Commission opened additional legal proceedings against Budapest
HungaryHistorically elevated food prices are the new normal
The world food price index rose in September by the most since the Ukraine war first started
InternationalLondon’s China policy could draw pressure from allies
Thus far, it appears the new UK government wants to protect trade and economic ties with China
United KingdomThe US election will be crucial for sanctions policy
The 2024 presidential election marks a critical juncture for US policy on economic sanctions
InternationalEU deforestation policy will continue to face pressure
The EU looks set to delay the implementation of one of its key climate-friendly regulations
EUSlowing services raise risks to 2025 euro-area growth
The services PMIs for the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy all worsened in September
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