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Brussels blames national capitals and MEPs for stalling deregulation drive https://www.politico.eu/article/european-commission-blame-national-capitals-meps-deregulation-drive/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #CompetitionandIndustrialPolicy #AgricultureandFood #FinancialServices #EnergyandClimate #Competitiveness #Dataprotection #Sustainability #Negotiations #Agriculture #Pesticides #Regulation #Regulatory #HealthCare #Technology #Chemicals #Companies #Pollution
Brussels blames national capitals and MEPs for stalling deregulation drive

The European Commission says member countries and lawmakers are slowing down its mission to cut red tape.

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Former EU leaders call for more global ambition on MFF https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/former-eu-leaders-call-for-more-global-ambition-on-mff/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #CompetitionandIndustrialPolicy #Regions/Cohesion #Competitiveness #Infrastructure #Socialaffairs #Foodsecurity #Negotiations #OwnResources #Supplychains #Competition #Cooperation #Development #Employment #Governance #Investment #Prevention #Resilience #Stability #Research #Security
Former EU leaders call for more global ambition on MFF

Ahead of the European Council on 18–19 June, 29 former leaders, Commissioners and Ministers are highlighting the importance of a strong Global Europe budget in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034):

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Vier Stahl- und Chemiekonzerne fordern Aussetzung des ETS https://www.politico.eu/article/vier-stahl-und-chemiekonzerne-fordern-aussetzung-des-ets/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #CompetitionandIndustrialPolicy #EnergyandClimate
Vier Stahl- und Chemiekonzerne fordern Aussetzung des ETS

In einem Schreiben an den EU-Ratspräsidenten warnen die Unternehmen, der ETS sei nicht mehr zeitgemäß.

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Spain dismisses threat that national team’s assets could be seized at World Cup https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-dismisses-threat-football-teams-assets-seized-world-cup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #CompetitionandIndustrialPolicy #2026FIFAWorldCup #EnergyandClimate #Renewableenergy #EUcompetition #Competition #Enforcement #Payments #Services #Stateaid #Courts #Energy
Spain dismisses threat that national team’s assets could be seized at World Cup

A U.S. investment fund is targeting companies with financial ties to Spain’s national football team in a bid to recover renewable energy claims worth nearly €500M.

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Europe’s next fighter jet problem has no easy answer https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-future-combat-air-system-fighter-jet-problem/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #CompetitionandIndustrialPolicy #Multinationaldefenseprograms #EU-USmilitaryties #Competitiveness #EuropeanDefense #Defensebudgets #TechnologyUK #Environment #Procurement #Investment #Satellites #Technology #Aerospace #Platforms #Aviation #Defense #Defense #TradeUK #Drones #Trade #Debt
Europe’s next fighter jet problem has no easy answer

FCAS was killed by industrial infighting, and now Berlin, Paris and Madrid must choose between national programs, U.S. aircraft and fragile new partnerships.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Jun 9
EU orders Meta to reopen WhatsApp to AI rivals for free https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-orders-meta-to-reopen-whatsapp-to-ai-rivals-for-free/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #CompetitionandIndustrialPolicy #ArtificialIntelligence #Interimmeasures #DigitalMarkets #EUcompetition #Intelligence #Competition #Technology #Antitrust #Platforms #Services #digital #Markets
EU orders Meta to reopen WhatsApp to AI rivals for free

It’s only the second time that the Commission has used this emergency power in two decades.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Jun 9
‘Pure stupidity’: Belgian PM slams Franco-German fighter jet failure https://www.politico.eu/article/pure-stupidity-belgian-pm-slams-franco-german-fighter-jet-failure/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #CompetitionandIndustrialPolicy #Multinationaldefenseprograms #Militaryaviation #Procurement #Airdefense #Technology #Defense #Defense #Drones
‘Pure stupidity’: Belgian PM slams Franco-German fighter jet failure

The Future Combat Air System, which also involves Spain, was meant to replace Germany’s Eurofighter and France’s Rafale jets by around 2040.

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EU trade chief calls for new tool to diversify supply away from China https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-trade-chief-maros-sefcovic-calls-for-new-tool-to-diversify-sources-of-supply/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #CompetitionandIndustrialPolicy #Economicsecuritystrategy #ArtificialIntelligence #FinancialServices #EnergyandClimate #Bilateraltrade #ForeignAffairs #Sustainability #Intelligence #Negotiations #Overcapacity #EnergyUnion #Parliament #WangWentao #Energy
EU trade chief calls for new tool to diversify supply away from China 

A new diversification instrument would compel companies to seek different suppliers in critical sectors, says Maroš Šefčovič. 

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Trump’s rebuilding his tariffs. They could end up a lot narrower. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/03/trum-tariffs-could-narrow-scope-00949152?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #CompetitionandIndustrialPolicy #Intellectualproperty #TradeAgreements #Dumping/Duties #Manufacturing #Energyprices #Negotiations #Rawmaterials #Supplychains #Agriculture #Investment #MiddleEast #Aluminum #Tradewar #Exports #farmers #Imports #Markets #Tariffs #TradeUK #Courts #Rights #UK
Trump's rebuilding his tariffs. They could end up a lot narrower.

The administration is trying to balance the president's commitment to the policy with the country's economic realities.

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4 ways Europe wants to wean off US tech https://www.politico.eu/article/4-ways-europe-wants-to-wean-off-us-tech/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #CompetitionandIndustrialPolicy #CybersecurityandDataProtection #Energyinfrastructure #EnergyandClimate #Competitiveness #Digitalization #Infrastructure #Supplychains #DataCenters #healthcare #Innovation #Investment #Microchips #Technology #Companies #ChipsAct #Research #Services #Software #digital #Crisis #Energy #Cloud
4 ways Europe wants to wean off US tech

The European Commission is finalizing a package that aims to reduce the bloc’s reliance on American data centers, artificial intelligence, microchips and software.

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