EU regulations

Proposed EU trade regulations could harm SMEs, not rogue traders

The EU has proposed a new set of market surveillance rules to protect against an influx of non-compliant products. Such restrictions could prove prohibitive for smaller businesses

Big brands call the authenticity of artisanal foods into question

A growing demand for ‘pure’ foods has seen large conglomerates cash-in on the global artisan food industry. But as bigger brands enter the market, they are diluting the authenticity of artisanal businesses

European court to re-examine €1.06bn Intel fine following appeal

An antitrust fine issued to Intel by the EU General Court has been temporarily annulled, providing encouragement to US tech firms found to have breached EU regulations

Awards Supplement 2023

The European CEO awards 2023 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.