EU

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October 7, 2025

EU Bans PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Firefighting Foams, Prevents 470 Tonnes of Annual Pollution

The European Commission has banned harmful chemicals in firefighting foams, taking a major step to protect people and the environment. The October 3 decision targets PFAS – substances nicknamed “forever chemicals” because

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Business·Europe·News

Stellantis CEO: ‘Vital to Act’ as EU Auto Market Shrinks by 3M Cars

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is pushing European policymakers to shift from discussions to tangible measures for supporting the auto sector during its current challenges. “A strategic dialogue is very important, but now it’s vital to act with urgency. There is

September 8, 2025

EU 2035 Zero-Emission Car Target Saves 1 Million Jobs While Creating 220,000 New Battery and Charging Positions

Europe

A new study released Tuesday shows Europe faces a major turning point for its car industry. Keeping the EU’s target to sell only zero-emission

French ATC Strike Forces Ryanair to Cancel 170 Flights, 30,000 Passengers Affected During Peak Holiday Travel

Aviation·Business·Europe·News

Ryanair has canceled 170 flights due to a two-day strike by French air traffic controllers, disrupting travel plans for more than 30,000 passengers during

Energy·Europe·News

EU Cuts Russian Oil Price Cap 25% as 419 Shadow Fleet Vessels Face New Sanctions

The European Union revealed its 18th package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, targeting the country’s vital energy and banking sectors in a bid to further pressure Moscow over its war in

Sunita Somvanshi

June 11, 2025

Luxury Black Cars on an Asphalt - Photo Source- PEXELS - Martynas Linge

Business·Mobility·News

Luxury Car Tax Facing Axe in EU Trade Deal, Could Save Buyers $6,000 on $100K SUVs

Australia’s 33% Luxury Car Tax (LCT) might finally face the axe as part of revitalized EU–Australia trade negotiations. This decades‑old tax, which hits vehicles priced above $80,567 (or $91,387 for low‑emission models),

Sunita Somvanshi

May 6, 2025

Representative Image. EV Car. Photo Source: Peterolthof. Flickr (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Business·China·Electric·Europe

EU Considers Price Floors as Chinese EVs Near 25% Market Share

The European Union and China are trying a new approach to their electric vehicle trade dispute. Officials from both sides have started talks about setting minimum prices for Chinese-made electric vehicles sold

Sunita Somvanshi

April 12, 2025

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Climate·Europe

EEA Report: Air Pollution Causes 240,000 Deaths Annually in EU; New Regulations Enforced

According to the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) latest health impact assessment, just under 240,000 deaths per year in the European Union can be attributed to exposure to fine particulate matter. The assessment

Govind Tekale

December 19, 2024