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Valeo CEO Christophe Perillat calls for vehicles sold in Europe to incorporate at least 75% local components to prevent massive job losses. This request aligns with the EU's 'Industrial Accelerator Act' draft, which considers raising the origin threshold for accessing public aid, generating concern in Spain over the risk that its factories may not meet the new criteria.
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Paris and Berlin have sent a letter to the European Commission proposing a new rapid-response trade defense tool. The objective is to allow the EU to activate restrictions against third countries through a **reverse qualified majority** within days, in response to distortions such as **dumping** or **massive subsidies**. The initiative, which seeks to reduce dependence on critical suppliers, will be debated at the European summit in October 2026.
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The Government has once again included the **Financia Europa Savings and Investment Account** in Royal Decree-Law 29/2026, approved on October 6, 2026. This instrument, which allows investments of up to **150,000 euros** in European assets with tax advantages, now depends on ratification by the Permanent Deputation of Congress following the rejection of the previous text.
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Piero Cipollone argues that a pan-European solution could reduce fragmentation between platforms, but the ECB has not yet decided whether to issue the digital euro. The 2027 and 2029 dates are conditional scenarios.
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The German regulator denied the application from futurum bank, a subsidiary of Bitcoin Group. The company is considering filing an objection or submitting a new application and is seeking to resume the service with regulated partners, but has not yet confirmed a date or who would participate.
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Meta’s AI agent reached 2.8 million mobile installs in its first 12 days, according to an estimate by Apptopia. The company has not announced when it will be available in the European Union; data and consent requirements are a possible explanation, not a reason confirmed by Meta.
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A pre-publication audit helps prevent discounts that are confusing or difficult to justify. Check the reference price, calculate the reduction using the correct basis, and keep evidence of what customers will see.
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