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Lufthansa Receives EU Approval to Acquire ITA Airways for $350 Million

Lufthansa Receives EU Approval to Acquire ITA Airways for $350 Million

Lufthansa has won EU antitrust approval to buy 41% of ITA Airways for around $350 million. Lufthansa has received antitrust clearance from the European Union (EU) to acquire 41% of ITA Airways for 325 million euros (about $350 million) following the sale of certain routes and slots, the company announced Wednesday, July 3.


Apple Becomes First Violator of EU’s DMA Rules, May Face $38 Billion Fine

The European Commission released a preliminary ruling that found Apple violating the European Digital Markets Act.

France Leads in Generative AI Funding Race in Europe

France is leading in the generative AI funding race in Europe, according to a new report. France is leading in the generative AI funding race in Europe, according to a new report by venture capital firm Accel and analysts at Dealroom.

BYD's EV Sales in Europe Outperforms China Profits Even With New Tariffs

BYD continues to earn higher profits on its models in the EU than China despite the 17.4% tariffs on Chinese EV imports.


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Alibaba Launches ‘Alibaba Guaranteed’ to Target European, US Small Businesses
The Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba has been fast-tracking its global expansion by launching its ‘Alibaba Guaranteed’ service that would be aiming to target small businesses in the United States and Europe.
EU Pays Germany EUR 1.75 Billion for LEAG’s Coal Exit
Germany said that the European Commission has agreed to compensate power company LEAG with up to$1.90 billion for deciding to move away from coal by 2038.
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Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has called for Europe to increase its investment in defense production. A photo shows the Airbus logo during the Airbus annual press conference in Blagnac, southwestern France on February 16, 2023.
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Spotify has increased all of its premium subscription in France by 1.2% in response to the French government’s levy on music streaming platforms.
US, Europe Move Closer to Vaccinating Poultry and Dairy Workers Against Bird Flu
The US and Europe are considering acquiring or producing H5N1 bird flu vaccines to protect poultry and dairy workers.
French Finance Minister, Other G7 Finance Chiefs Warn of Oversaturation of Chinese Goods in Global Market
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told Bloomberg that the G7 has an issue with China’s economic model, where the country produces more and more cheaper industrial devices, which he claimed could pose a threat to the global market.
Tesla Offers Unofficial Discounts to European Leasing Companies Amid Price Cut Fallout
Tesla is making efforts to address concerns raised by European leasing companies due to multiple retail price cuts and delays in service.
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Chinese companies are optimistic about global trade, posing challenges to complete separation, especially as European firms, notably Germany, Spain, and France, express confidence in expanding their presence in China.
Slovak Media Fears Government Crackdown After PM Assassination Attempt
Slovak journalists are concerned that the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico would result in a renewed push for a proposal replacing the country’s public broadcaster RTVS.
Anthropic Expands Claude AI Chatbot to Europe, Launches Fundraiser
Anthropic will expand its generative AI assistant Claude to Europe while continuing to get funding from the continent.
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