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The EU Has Nobody to Blame But Itself for Its Vaccine Debacle
The EU's shifting of the blame toward AstraZeneca throughout last week's crisis was as baseless as it was pointless.
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AMPLIFY - Health & WellnessEC Claims CBD and Other Non-Cannabinoids as Drugs
That ignorance has just resulted in an astonishing "preliminary conclusion" on hemp by the European Commission that that extracts from the flowering and fruiting tops of the hemp plant should be considered a drug.
Facebook Acts Faster on Hate Speech Than Twitter and YouTube, Report Shows
"While we recognize we have more to do, these results suggest we are moving in the right direction and have systems in place which continue to lead our industry," one Facebook executive said.
EU Economy Will Shrink by Historic Amount, Marking Its Deepest Recession
"Both the depth of the recession and the strength of recovery will be uneven," the EU's economy commissioner said.
Macron, Merkel Urge Improved Ties With China
"We, as Europeans, want to play an active part" in China's Belt and Road Initiative, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.
Google Fined $1.7 Billion by EU for Abusive Ad Tactics
EU Commissioner Margrethe Vestager accused Google of "illegal misuse of its dominant position."
EU Fines Google $5 Billion for Antitrust Laws Breach
The fine will only take the company two weeks to pay, however.
U.S. Is Now Europe's Biggest Challenge, EU Leader Says
"This is the first administration that thinks it is in the American interest to have a divided Europe rather than a united one," Frans Timmermans said.
U.S. and Europe to Stop Being Selfish About Shellfish
More than 90 percent of the seafood Americans consume is imported, according to the executive director of the East Coast Shellfish Growers Association.
Facebook, Twitter and Google Crack Down on Hate Speech
Social media companies have stepped up both the speed and number of removals of content on their platforms.
Death Penalty 'Would Block Turkey's EU Membership'
European politicians have stated strong opposition to Turkey trying to reintroduce the death penalty.
An EU Breakup Could Lead to War, Juncker Says
The president of the European Commission said President Donald Trump's support for Brexit was "annoying" and "surprising" and called Trump's "America First" promise frightening to Europeans.
Brussels Must Decide on Punishment for Poland
A long-running EU battle over the rule of law in Poland could be drawing to a close.
EU Makes Deal to End Mobile Roaming Charges
Preliminary deal paves the way for the abolition of roaming fees in June.
It 'Could Take a Decade to Wrap Up Brexit Trade Deal'
Prime Minister Theresa May has said that Britain will leave the EU by 2019.
Row Between Creditors Could Damage Greek Bailout
IMF officials described the current plan as "simply not credible."
EU Draws Plans as UK Debates Post-Brexit Relationship
EU members meet this week to plan for different realities based on 'what the British interest is.'
Uber's Future Growth in Europe on Court Docket
If Uber is designated as a "transport company," it could be subject to strict regulations that may spill over to other web-based startups.
Brussels Racism Row Deepens Over 'Slit Eyes' Comments
Günther Oettinger, Germany's European Commissioner, used the phrase to refer to Chinese people.
Brexit: Juncker Says EU Must Start 'Pulling Together'
Euroskeptics have leapt on his proposals for greater defense co-operation, branding them an "EU army."
Apple's $14.5B Tax Debt Crafted for Populist Europeans
Insiders say the European Commission ruling is designed to show eurosceptics that the EU is looking out for their interests.
Why Europe's Apple Tax Demand Sets Troubling Precedent
The EC is demanding that governments levy retroactive tax bills.
Europe's €13bn Bite Out of Apple is a Watershed Moment
Not even the world's biggest company is above the law, writes U.K. MEP Anneliese Dodds.
Apple Ordered to Pay $13bn in Back Taxes
The Irish government is expected to appeal the decision.
The Brexit Deal Theresa May Should Aim For
There are huge mutual benefits to all concerned to make the negotiation process as quick and non-confrontational as possible.
EU Leaders: U.K. Needs to Leave the EU Quickly
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron had hoped to delay Brexit until October.
Europe's Billion Euro Bet on Quantum Computing
The project, announced by the EC, aims to develop quantum technologies over the next 10 years.
U.K. Brexit Campaigns Jump On April Fools' Bandwagon
The European Union: a famously hilarious institution.
Refugee Crisis: Europe Slams Greece's Border 'Neglect'
The EC has urged the country to do more to protect the EU's external border.
The EU Could Order Google to Pay More Tax
Two of the U.K.'s main political parties wrote to the EU complaining about Google's tax deal.