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Jaishankar begins 3-day visit to France; to attend EU Forum on Indo-Pacific
S Jaishankar began his three-day visit to France during which he will attend EU Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific amid Chinese assertiveness in the region.
 "Jaishankar begins 3-day visit to France; to attend EU Forum on Indo-Pacific")
Meta, Google face data doomsday as key European Union decision looms
Irish watchdog to rule on data transfer contract terms
 "Meta, Google face data doomsday as key European Union decision looms")
Jaishankar to visit Germany and France from Feb 18 to 23, says MEA
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay a six-day visit to Germany and France beginning Friday. Making an announcement on the two-nation visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that Jaishankar will participate in the Munich Security Conference in Germany besides other engagements. From Germany, Jashankar will travel to France where he will hold bilateral talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing. He will also attend an EU ministerial meeting on the Indo-Pacific.
 "Jaishankar to visit Germany and France from Feb 18 to 23, says MEA")
EU keeps India informed about its assessment of situation in Ukraine
EU has kept India in the loop about its assessment of the situation in Ukraine and the possible consequences that the grouping has planned for Russia if it invades the eastern European country.
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Ukraine crisis: European companies' Russian ties can make sanctions tough
Russia has ties to world energy and financial markets and is home to major foreign partnerships and investments, so any measures will have repercussions outside the country
 "Ukraine crisis: European companies' Russian ties can make sanctions tough")
European embassies in Kiev remain operational: EU Ambassador
Moscow, for its part, has repeatedly denied any intention to invade, accusing Washington of "hysteria".
 "European embassies in Kiev remain operational: EU Ambassador")
AMD wins European Union antitrust nod for $35 billion Xilinx acquisition
The European Commission said it had not found any issues after a preliminary review.
 "AMD wins European Union antitrust nod for $35 billion Xilinx acquisition")
European Union plans $23 billion to check China's reach in S Africa
The EU is working on $22.7 bn financing package to support African transport networks, as well as energy, digital, education and health projects to counter China's reach in the continent.
 "European Union plans $23 billion to check China's reach in S Africa")
EU economy should be back on track after winter slowdown: Official
The EU's economy grew by 5.3 per cent in 2021.
EU presents 15 bn euro plan to ease chip shortage, dependency
The 15 billion euros will come on top of 30 billion euros of public investments already planned through various EU programs
 "EU presents 15 bn euro plan to ease chip shortage, dependency")
European Union steps up fight to fend off risky foreign takeovers
The new EU legislation on screening foreign investments emerged after increased political unease across Europe about Chinese acquisitions abroad.
Meta renews EU exit threat for Facebook, Instagram over data rules
Meta has already warned in its previous annual report that if it is not allowed to use standard contractual clauses
 "Meta renews EU exit threat for Facebook, Instagram over data rules")
EU policymakers must do more to boost telco investments, says study
The 27-country European Union is banking on 5G to lift it out of a Covid-19 pandemic-induced recession and take the lead in internet-connected devices
 "EU policymakers must do more to boost telco investments, says study")
UK Brexit Bill to make it easier to repeal, amend law copied from EU
New legislation would facilitate changes to ensure the regulations better suit Britain, says Boris Johnson's govt.
 "UK Brexit Bill to make it easier to repeal, amend law copied from EU")
No plans to send combat troops to Ukraine if Russia invades: Nato
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg also said that there is a difference between being a Nato member and being a strong and highly valued partner as Ukraine
 "No plans to send combat troops to Ukraine if Russia invades: Nato")
Portugal picks new government with $50 bn of EU funds on table
Portuguese voters went to the polls in an early election that looked set to produce another vulnerable minority government
 "Portugal picks new government with $50 bn of EU funds on table")
Russia says it won't start a war amid Ukraine tension
Biden, EU pledge cooperation on energy security amid the standoff
 "Russia says it won't start a war amid Ukraine tension")
EU, UK preparing sanctions against new Russian gas projects
The new set of sanctions is reportedly being developed with the US support, and will be aimed at curtailing financing and technology transfer for future gas projects
 "EU, UK preparing sanctions against new Russian gas projects")
WhatsApp has time till February end to clarify policy, says EU
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and eight of its members took their grievances to the EU executive and the European network of consumer authorities
 "WhatsApp has time till February end to clarify policy, says EU")
Intel wins EU antitrust appeal as court bids to annul $1.2 billion fine
The EU General Court ruled Wednesday that EU regulators made key errors when they slapped Intel with the penalty for allegedly squeezing out rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc
 "Intel wins EU antitrust appeal as court bids to annul $1.2 billion fine")
