[ad_1] STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – The Swedish government may not introduce in its current form a heavily criticized proposal for a tax on financial services because it would hit too many…
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Italy’s populists challenge EU with plans to boost deficit
[ad_1] By Gavin Jones, Steve Scherer ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s populist government brushed off protests from its own economy minister to back a significant rise in deficit spending next year,…
Italy defends budget as EU warns of ‘unprecedented’ rules breach
[ad_1] BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Italy’s Prime Minister defended its free-spending budget on Thursday, brushing off criticism from Brussels as the European Commission stepped up pressure over a draft it labeled…
EU bolsters consumer arsenal for collective redress
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: EU flags flutter in front of the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, October 2, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman LONDON (Reuters) – The European Parliament approved a landmark…
UPDATE 1-Italy announces guarantees for bank loans worth over 400 bln euros
[ad_1] * Government to offer guarantees of up to 100% of bank loans * Virus-hit Italy faces worst recession in modern history * Rome bolsters special powers to halt foreign…
Britain stands steadfast with France after beheading: PM Johnson
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson attends a news conference amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Downing Street in London, Britain, October 22, 2020. REUTERS/Henry…
Hong Kong suspends pacts with Ireland, Netherlands as diplomatic row escalates
[ad_1] HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong said on Tuesday it is suspending extradition agreements and pacts on mutual legal assistance with the Netherlands and Ireland, escalating a diplomatic spat…
UK concerned by Iran actions, calls for de-escalation – May’s spokesman
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May delivers a speech at headquarters of Joint Forces Command in Northwood, London, Britain July 8, 2019. Matt Dunham/Pool via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters)…