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EU toughens safety rules for online retailer Shein
The company joins Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and others on a list of "very large online platforms" which have more than 45 million monthly active users in the European Union
Apple faces 'strong action' if App Store changes fall short, EU's Breton says
Apple is facing heat from European Union regulations in case it's app store changes are inadequate
Analysis / What does Red Sea disruption mean for Europe's economy?
While Red Sea trade disruptions has so far had negligible effect, it might change soon
Analysis / EU tech rules will create clicks, not competition
Alphabet, Meta Platforms , Apple , Amazon.com , ByteDance and Microsoft are the first targets of the Digital Markets Act, a 2022 law
EU 'deeply concerned' by political violence in Bangladesh
European Union in Bangladesh issued the statement on Twitter last night
Why carbon emissions could cost Bangladeshi RMG makers
Targets for carbon emissions are closing in fast on some of Bangladesh's largest trading partners. Some have set targets for 2030. Things are moving more quickly than anybody could have imagined on this issue.
Can Bangladesh overtake China to be EU’s biggest apparel source?
Bangladesh is poised to become the source of most of the European Union’s (EU) apparel as China, the largest apparel supplier worldwide, is witnessing a decrease in its share of trade with the bloc.
EU announces € 3m for Bhasan Char
The European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, announced an additional funding of 3 million Euros for Bhasan Char.
EU to grant candidature to Ukraine to join bloc amid Russia war
European Union leaders on Thursday are set to make Ukraine a candidate for joining the 27-nation bloc, a first step in a long and unpredictable journey toward full membership that could take many years to navigate.
Brexit: Rise of neo-nationalism and protectionism?
While European leaders dreamt of an intertwined economy across Europe 43 years ago, the British people desired something else.
'No need to be nasty' on Brexit: Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the EU has "no need to be particularly nasty in any way" in the negotiations with Britain about its exit from the bloc.
Germany, France press Britain for quick EU divorce
Germany and France led demands for Britain to negotiate a quick divorce from the European Union, with Paris warning that populism will otherwise take hold after the vote to leave the bloc sent shockwaves around the world.
Million sign petition for new EU referendum
A petition calling for a second referendum on UK's membership of the EU gains more than one million signatures following the vote to leave.
Debate on Bangladesh: EU for ‘political dialogue’
Expressing concern over the current situation in Bangladesh, the European Union has pressed for political dialogue in a debate over the country’s issue at its parliament.
Google's Paris HQ raided in tax probe
French finance officials have raided the Paris offices of US internet giant Google as part of a tax fraud investigation.
EU council president says only alternative to EU is 'chaos'
The president of the European Council says the only alternative to the EU is "political chaos" and labelled Boris Johnson's recent comments "absurd".
Sadiq Khan becomes London's first Muslim mayor
Sadiq Khan is elected London mayor, the first Muslim mayor of a European Union capital, in a boost for the opposition Labour Party.
EU 'to grant Turkey visa-free travel'
The European Commission is to grant Turkey conditional approval this Wednesday for visa-free travel within the EU's Schengen area, sources have told the BBC.
EU, France, Australia condemn Xulhaz murder
European Union underscores the need for thorough investigation into the recent killings to bring the criminals to justice. France, Australia and Switzerland have also condemned the murders of LGBT magazine editor and the Rajshahi University professor and pledged to stand beside Bangladesh in fighting terrorism.
