Eu Financial News
07.12 / 23:59
regulation
Environment
Ban
ECB
ECB official proposes ban on tokens with an 'excessive ecological footprint'
Fabio Panetta, an executive board member of the European Central Bank (ECB), proposed banning crypto assets with a significant environmental impact as part of efforts to address risks.
07.12 / 23:33
European Union
Takeover
Taliban carry out first public execution since 2021 takeover of Afghanistan
The Taliban authorities on Wednesday publically executed an Afghan convicted of murder -- the first time this has happened since the former insurgents took over Afghanistan last year, a spokesman said.
07.12 / 21:03
Russian Oil-Price Cap Adds to Fiscal Pressure on Moscow
Fresh Western curbs on Russian crude sales might not affect Moscow’s public coffers immediately, but they add financial pressure that threatens the country’s sanctions-stricken oil industry and long-term ability to fund the war in Ukraine.
07.12 / 21:03
Manufacturing
Action
U.S., Europe Need a Grand Bargain on Semiconductors and Electric Vehicles to Counter China
The U.S. and its allies agree they need to reduce their dependence on China. They also agree none can do so alone: No country is big enough to sustain an entire supply chain. Thus the frequent calls for “friend-shoring” among “like-minded partners.” At a meeting this week the U.S. and the European Union pledged “coordinated action to foster supply chain diversification (and) build resilience to economic coercion.”
07.12 / 21:03
WTO
EU Sues China in WTO Over Trade Retaliation on Lithuania
BRUSSELS—The European Union sued China in the World Trade Organization over punitive trade restrictions that Beijing imposed on Lithuania last year, harming the small Baltic state and the 27-country bloc.
07.12 / 19:13
European Union
coup
politician
The prince, the politician and the paratrooper: Who's accused over the alleged coup plot in Germany?
A minor German aristocrat, a former German MP, an ex-paratrooper, and a Russian accomplice.
07.12 / 18:13
European Union
plane
Dozens try to flee after woman 'fakes labour' to get plane to make emergency landing in Spain
Spanish police are searching for 14 people who fled a commercial plane after it made an emergency landing in Barcelona.
07.12 / 17:51
Blockchain
Digital
Strategy
CHAISE: Blockchain Skillsets for Europe, a new milestone for the industry and a major step towards smart government regulations
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07.12 / 17:19
Blockchain
Proactive sanctions can help spare the ecosystem: Chainalysis exec
As many countries, entities and even individuals face international sanctions, the crypto industry seeks to find its place among increasing regulations.
07.12 / 16:49
EU mandates ‘portion’ of clearing must be done through European clearing houses
EU firms will have to clear a portion of their euro-denominated derivatives through European clearing houses under draft proposals published 7 December, as Brussels looks to win back business from London after Brexit.
07.12 / 14:27
European Union
Spain train crash: Dozens 'lightly hurt' as two commuter trains collide near Barcelona
Dozens of people have reportedly been hurt after two commuter trains collided near Barcelona.
07.12 / 14:25
Blockchain
UPS
Digital
CEO
financing
licence
Stablecoin startup Membrane Finance reels in EU money licence and €2 million in seed financing
“We’ve been working towards this very goal for the last 18 months," says Juha Viitala, the CEO and co-founder of Membrane Finance. "Getting an EU-level license and the opportunity to finally build a truly regulated EUR-based stable coin is massive news for both us, and the wider European cryptocurrency market and community."Set for launch in early 2023, EUROe takes a fiat Euro and transforms it into a 1:1 pegged digital currency that can be used in transactions on all major blockchains.
07.12 / 12:27
European Union
European Commission
WTO
EU to challenge China at the WTO over Lithuania export ban and patent protection
The European Union on Wednesday announced it is taking two unresolved cases with China to the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
07.12 / 11:21
European Union
raid
German police raid far-right terror suspects behind 'plot to overthrow government'
Thousands of police in Germany carried out a series of raids early Wednesday morning, targeting far-right extremists who allegedly sought to overthrow the state by force.
07.12 / 10:15
European Union
NOT
Ukraine war: US 'not encouraging' Kyiv strikes on bases deep inside Russia
The United States on Tuesday said it is not encouraging Ukraine to launch strikes deep inside Russia, after several drone strikes, believed to have been launched by Ukrainian forces, hit Russian air bases.
07.12 / 09:01
European Union
Football
Seal
US politics: Democrats seal absolute Senate majority with Georgia win
The Democrats have sealed an overall win in the Senate after a runoff vote in the state of Georgia saw their candidate secure a projected victory over the Republican challenger.
07.12 / 00:57
European Union
Football
World Cup 2022: Morocco beats Spain becoming first ever Arabic team to reach quarter finals
Morroco made history on Tuesday by handing Spain a crushing defeat at the World Cup.
06.12 / 20:39
European Union
Football
Russia's war and 'imperialistic dreams' can't pay off, says Estonia's Kaja Kallas
The Ukraine war cannot lead to Russia becoming richer and should instead end in punishment, Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has said.
06.12 / 20:39
European Union
Financial
Hungary blocks approval of €18 billion in EU financial aid for Ukraine
Hungary has blocked the approval of a new EU package of financial aid for Ukraine worth €18 billion, which the Kyiv authorities urgently need to cover their ballooning state deficit and keep the economy running against the backdrop of Russia's invasion.
06.12 / 15:37
European Union
Football
Ukraine war: Drone hits Russia oil depot, Moscow accuses Kyiv of 'nuclear terrorism' at Zaporizhzhia
A drone strike hit a third Russian airfield on Tuesday from a drone strike, a day after Ukraine proved its capacity to target military bases deep into Russian air space.
06.12 / 15:13
Provident
Progressive
Parke
U.S., EU Agree to Coordinate Semiconductor Subsidy Programs
COLLEGE PARK, Md.—Top U.S. and European Union officials agreed to work closely to strengthen semiconductor supply chains, including sharing information about their respective programs to provide massive subsidies to promote domestic chip production.
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