EU`s Juncker in battle to push through top team
The head of the European Union`s new executive faced a battle to push through his chosen team on Thursday after parliamentarians savaged France`s nominated commissioner and withheld approval for those from Britain and Spain.
Oct 02, 2014, 18:42 PM IST
Jean-Claude Juncker names new EU Commission team
Jean-Claude Juncker, incoming head of the European Commission, named his team for the next five years Wednesday to face the daunting challenges of a stalled EU economy and widespread disillusionment.
Sep 10, 2014, 18:56 PM IST
EU seeks rivals' feedback on Facebook, WhatsApp deal
EU antitrust regulators are asking Facebook`s rivals and telecoms operators whether the world No. 1 online social network`s proposed USD19 billion bid for mobile messaging startup WhatsApp will lead to price hikes and curb innovation.
Sep 02, 2014, 00:20 AM IST
Factbox: Google under European regulatory spotlight
Google Inc faces a variety of challenges from European Commission regulators, in contrast to its experience in the United States where the Internet search company has largely mitigated regulatory threats.
Jul 31, 2014, 09:14 AM IST
Jean-Claude Juncker: Veteran EU insider
Jean-Claude Juncker, approved by the European Parliament Tuesday to head the European Commission, is a veteran EU insider versed in the art of getting things done in the labyrinth of the bloc.
Jul 15, 2014, 20:16 PM IST
Juncker wins parliament endorsement for powerful EU job
Luxembourg`s former conservative premier Jean-Claude Juncker won the endorsement Tuesday of the European Parliament to become president of the powerful European Commission for the next five years.
Jul 15, 2014, 20:14 PM IST
Juncker jeered over euro in pre-vote parliament speech
He said the era of "monetary war" and the "loss of dignity" for states forced into devaluation was over.
Jul 15, 2014, 15:37 PM IST
EU widens tax probe into multinationals: Source
The European Commission is widening its probe into how multinationals use countries such as Luxembourg to cut their tax bill, an official with knowledge of the matter said on Friday.
Jul 05, 2014, 01:54 AM IST
EU banks watchdog advises lenders to shun bitcoins
Bitcoin started circulating in 2009, and acceptance has been growing as more merchants allow customers to pay for goods and services in the currency.
Jul 04, 2014, 20:33 PM IST
Juncker seeks more women for new EU commission: source
The current EU commission presided by Jose Manuel Barroso is staffed by nine women commissioners out of a total 28.
Jul 04, 2014, 19:08 PM IST
Vodafone gets EU greenlight for Spanish Ono takeover
The European Commission on Wednesday approved the acquisition by telecom giant Vodafone of Spanish cable firm Ono judging that the transaction posed little threat to competition.
Jul 02, 2014, 23:44 PM IST
EU approves state aid for troubled Bulgaria banks
The EC`s office in Sofia saidthat it has approved a state credit line of 1.7 billion euros, for Bulgaria`s troubled banking sector.
Jun 30, 2014, 14:57 PM IST
EU clears next round of Japan trade talks
The European Commission said Thursday talks on a massive free trade agreement with Japan will resume next week in Tokyo after a review judged sufficient progress had been made so far.
Jun 26, 2014, 18:51 PM IST
EU investigates tax rulings on Apple, Starbucks, Fiat unit
The European Commission raised pressure on Ireland, the Netherlands and Luxembourg over their corporate tax practices, saying it was investigating deals the countries have cut with Apple, Starbucks and Fiat.
Jun 11, 2014, 20:06 PM IST
Lithuania fines Gazprom in antitrust case
Lithuania slapped a USD 48.4 million fine on Russian fuels giant Gazprom today over its moves to block competition in this ex-Soviet Baltic EU state.
Jun 10, 2014, 23:45 PM IST
