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A forthcoming overhaul of European Union merger rules is set to prioritize innovation-driven deals involving startups, potentially accelerating antitrust approvals, according to a draft document. However, the same leniency will not apply when

The European Commission has approved a €235 million humanitarian assistance package for West and Central Africa, with Nigeria expected to receive about €33 million to support vulnerable communities affected by ongoing crises

The European Commission is preparing to introduce an “innovation shield” to accelerate antitrust approvals for startup acquisitions in Brussels, according to a draft proposal revealed on April 22. This regulatory overhaul aims

Every January, millions take on Dry January, a ritual of restraint and resetting after the holiday season. If that’s the benchmark for kicking off the year with moderation, Europe’s startup ecosystem clearly

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Monday reiterated the government’s strong interest in working closely with the European Union (EU) to build a robust innovation ecosystem and support startup development. The Foreign

The European Commission has unveiled groundbreaking legislation mandating Google to share a segment of its search data with rival entities. This endeavor forms a key aspect of the Digital Markets Act, which

The European Union has promised to boost innovation and improve security on the continent, revealing details of a new “competitiveness compass” to guide the bloc’s new strategy. Entrepreneurs at home and abroad

Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South, Kathleen Funchion, has hit out against European Commission plans to create a two-tier labour market.  A new initiative launched by the European Commission seeks to offer

Billionaire Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup, xAI, is expanding its funding round to $20 billion, with support from investors including Nvidia Corp, Bloomberg reported.   Funding for xAI includes

Applications are now open for the FCI4Africa Open Call 1 (OC1), a European Union-funded opportunity designed to support African research and technology stakeholders working to improve food trade systems across the continent.