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Tesla September registrations rise across Europe, extending recovery

Tesla September registrations rise across Europe, extending recovery

By Amir Orusov Oct 1 (Reuters) - Registrations of new Tesla cars rose across several European markets in September, extending a rebound in the US electric vehicle maker's regional sales.
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White House urges EU to draw down diesel inventories, sources say

White House urges EU to draw down diesel inventories, sources say

By Jarrett Renshaw Sept 29 (Reuters) - The White House has urged the European Union to draw down emergency diesel inventories in an effort to lower global prices, as President Donald Trump and his administration pursue a range of options to ease fuel costs ahead of November's midterm elections,
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US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say

US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say

By Kate Abnett, Jarrett Renshaw and John Irish WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS/PARIS, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has told Germany and France to draw down emergency diesel inventories to help to ease global fuel prices or face a potential US diesel export ban, said three people close to the
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France Proposes Using Google Antitrust Fines to Reduce EU Member State Contributions

France Proposes Using Google Antitrust Fines to Reduce EU Member State Contributions

France is advocating for the European Union to utilize €4.6 billion collected from fines imposed on Google to reduce the financial contributions of member states to the EU budget. This proposal was made by France’s Minister Delegate for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad, amidst ongoing negotiations for the EU’s long-term budget for 2028 to 2034. The €4.6 billion figure primarily stems from Google's Android antitrust case, where the Court of Justice of the European Union upheld a revised fine of €4.125 billion in July 2026. This case originated from a 2018 European Commission decision that found Google abused its dominant position through restrictions related to Android devices, including requirements for Google Search and Chrome. Under existing EU rules, competition fines are already paid into the general EU budget, which then reduces member state contributions for the following year.
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What to know about Spain's housing protests sparked by the eviction of the 87-year-old Maricarmen

What to know about Spain's housing protests sparked by the eviction of the 87-year-old Maricarmen

Public outrage over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman has put Spain’s left-wing government under immense pressure to tackle the nation’s housing cost crisis
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UK Prime Minister Burnham Reopens Divisive Debate on Rejoining EU

UK Prime Minister Burnham Reopens Divisive Debate on Rejoining EU

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has initiated a discussion about Britain potentially rejoining the European Union, a move that reopens the contentious Brexit debate. Speaking at his party's annual conference, Burnham stated that Britain's 2020 departure from the EU has caused 'more harm than good,' leading to 'a decade of low growth.' He committed to outlining 'different options' for future ties with Europe ahead of a planned summit with the 27-member bloc later this year. These options could include rejoining the European single market, the customs union, or even 'going all the way' to full EU membership. This announcement marks a significant shift from previous political stances that largely avoided revisiting the Brexit decision. European leaders, including French President Macron and Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez, have expressed positive reactions to Burnham's initiative, indicating a willingness to engage with the UK on new terms. However, right-wing rivals in the UK have criticized the comments, sugg...
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Inflation jumps across euro zone, raising pressure on ECB to hike

Inflation jumps across euro zone, raising pressure on ECB to hike

By Maria Martinez and Balazs Koranyi BERLIN, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Inflation rose far quicker than expected in some of the euro zone's biggest economies this month due to the energy-price shock of the Iran war, increasing pressure on the European Central Bank to raise interest rates again.
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France Bolsters Defenses Against Russian Hybrid Threats Amid Intensified European Security Concerns

France Bolsters Defenses Against Russian Hybrid Threats Amid Intensified European Security Concerns

France is significantly enhancing its protection of critical infrastructure and defense sites in response to an escalating threat from Russian drone and cyber-attacks across Europe. President Emmanuel Macron has initiated a new protection plan, citing an intensification of the Russian hybrid threat facing European nations and France. This move follows a high-level meeting at the Élysée Palace involving French political leaders and the heads of the country’s primary security and intelligence bodies, including the director-general of the DGSE foreign intelligence service and the head of the DGSI domestic security service. French authorities are increasingly focusing on cyber-attacks, drones, and foreign interference as key threats. Macron specifically referenced an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport in Germany, which German authorities attributed to Russian military intelligence, warning that similar operations could occur elsewhere in Europe. He emphasized that France is mobilizing regional authoriti...
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U.S. Considers Diesel Export Ban Amid Record High Domestic Prices

U.S. Considers Diesel Export Ban Amid Record High Domestic Prices

The Trump administration is reportedly considering a ban on diesel exports from the U.S. in response to record-high domestic diesel prices, which are nearing $6.50 per gallon. This consideration comes six weeks before the mid-term elections, suggesting a potential move to address consumer concerns about fuel costs. Experts, however, believe that such a ban would likely offer only short-term relief to diesel prices in specific regions of the U.S. and is not a guaranteed solution. The proposal has met with opposition from industry leaders and European leaders, as the U.S. accounts for 40% of the European Union's diesel imports. French President Macron has also urged for the release of strategic reserves and regulatory changes to boost refining capacities in the near term to combat high diesel prices in Europe. The critical role of diesel across various sectors, including farming, transportation, and industrial uses, means that high prices have a broad stagflationary impact.
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Brazil briefed French, German officials on alleged US, Russian election interference

Brazil briefed French, German officials on alleged US, Russian election interference

By Gabriel Stargardter PARIS, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A French and German delegation travelled this month to Brasilia, where intelligence officials briefed them on alleged US and Russian interference before Brazil's election, according to sources and documents seen by Reuters.
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Exclusive-US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say

Exclusive-US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say

By Kate Abnett, Jarrett Renshaw and John Irish WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS/PARIS, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has told Germany and France to draw down emergency diesel inventories to help to ease global fuel prices or face a potential US diesel export ban, said three people close to the