EU forecasts a deep European 2020 recession

EU forecasts a deep European 2020 recession

The European Commission recently lowered its outlook for the EU economy in 2020 revising the -7.4% contraction to an -8.3% contraction. The European Commission commented: “The EU economy will experience a deep recession this year due to the coronavirus pandemic,...
Missed EU environment targets – the true cost

Missed EU environment targets – the true cost

A new report from the European Commission’s Directorate General for the Environment has estimated the true cost to the EU of unimplemented environmental laws in 2018. The costs of €55 billion ($62 billion) were the result of EU Member States not fully achieving the...
EU calls time on geo-blocking

EU calls time on geo-blocking

The European Union’s new rules preventing geo-blocking became reality this week. Geo-blocking is described by the European Parliament as “any restriction imposed by online shops, based on nationality, place of residence, or place of connection.” Examples include...
HP-Apogee deal clears regulators

HP-Apogee deal clears regulators

The OEM’s acquisition of UK-based Apogee can officially proceed, with European regulators acquiescing to the deal. Computer Business Review reports that the £380 million ($490.4 million/€430 million) purchase will see print provider Apogee become an independent...