Raziye Akkoc

EU Correspondent at Agence France-Presse (AFP)

EU tech, trade & competition correspondent for @AFP, before in Paris & Ankara (2016-22). Brit in Brussels. Have I mentioned Turkey yet?

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EU threatens to target US cars, planes if Trump tariff talks fail

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Raziye Akkoc

The EU on Thursday threatened to target US cars and planes among a raft of products worth 95 billion euros ($107 billion) if negotiations with President Donald Trump's team fail to avert a trade war. The European Commission said it would, in parallel, file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Trump's imposition of swingeing tariffs against the bloc.
EU slaps fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

3 weeks ago | bilyonaryo.com | Raziye Akkoc

By Raziye AkkocThe EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. The penalties threaten to cause more tension in the already fraught relationship between the bloc and Trump, as the two sides discuss a deal to avoid his sweeping tariffs on the EU.
EU slaps fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

3 weeks ago | spacedaily.com | Raziye Akkoc

EU slaps fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump furyBy Raziye AkkocBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 23, 2025 The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. The penalties threaten to cause more tension in the already fraught relationship between the bloc and Trump, as the two sides discuss a deal to avoid his sweeping tariffs on the EU.
Apple and Meta hit with over $750 million in fines combined for violating Europe's digital rules-escalating tension between the bloc and Trump

3 weeks ago | fortune.com | Raziye Akkoc

The European Commission fined Apple $570 million after concluding the company prevented developers from steering customers outside its App Store to access cheaper deals. Ying Tang/NurPhoto via Getty Images
EU slaps fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

3 weeks ago | energy-daily.com | Raziye Akkoc

EU slaps fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump furyBy Raziye AkkocBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 23, 2025 The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. The penalties threaten to cause more tension in the already fraught relationship between the bloc and Trump, as the two sides discuss a deal to avoid his sweeping tariffs on the EU.
Europe seeks to break its US tech addiction

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Raziye Akkoc

Raziye AkkocWed, April 16, 2025 at 3:49 AM UTC4 min readWith President Donald Trump more unpredictable than ever and transatlantic ties reaching new lows, calls are growing louder for Europe to declare independence from US tech. From Microsoft to Meta, Apple to Uber, cloud computing to AI, much of the day-to-day technology used by Europeans is American.
Jolted by Trump, EU woos new partners from Asia to Latin America

1 month ago | nst.com.my | Raziye Akkoc |Camille Camdessus

SHAKEN by Donald Trump's tariff blitz, the EU has embarked on a charm offensive to diversify its alliances in Asia and beyond, with summits lined up back-to-back and trade talks launched in all directions. When the US president unleashed his crippling "Liberation Day" tariffs on April 2, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen gave her first reaction, not in Brussels, but from Uzbekistan where she was in talks to bolster trade ties with Central Asia.
Rudoyée par Trump, l'UE se tourne vers d'autres partenaires

1 month ago | wargny.com | Camille Camdessus |Raziye Akkoc

Des sommets aux quatre coins du globe, des négociations commerciales lancées tous azimuts: rudoyée par les Etats-Unis de Donald Trump, l'Union européenne est embarquée dans une opération séduction pour diversifier ses alliances. Menacée à trois reprises par des droits de douane du président américain au cours des derniers mois, le bloc européen tente par tous les moyens de nouer de nouveaux partenariats, ou donner un second souffle à ceux existants.
Jolted by Trump, EU woos new partners from Asia to Latin America

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Raziye Akkoc |Camille Camdessus

Shaken by Donald Trump's tariff blitz, the EU has embarked on a charm offensive to diversify its alliances in Asia and beyond, with summits lined up back-to-back and trade talks launched in all directions. When the US president unleashed his crippling "Liberation Day" tariffs on April 2, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen gave her first reaction, not in Brussels, but from Uzbekistan where she was in talks to bolster trade ties with Central Asia.
Rudoyée par Trump, l'UE se tourne vers d'autres partenaires

1 month ago | capitol.fr | Camille Camdessus |Raziye Akkoc

Des sommets aux quatre coins du globe, des négociations commerciales lancées tous azimuts: rudoyée par les Etats-Unis de Donald Trump, l'Union européenne est embarquée dans une opération séduction pour diversifier ses alliances. Menacée à trois reprises par des droits de douane du président américain au cours des derniers mois, le bloc européen tente par tous les moyens de nouer de nouveaux partenariats, ou donner un second souffle à ceux existants.