Tech News Timing of new data rules and plan to cut red tape baffles tech sector The Data Act enters into force in September, three months before the European Commission digital simplification measures will be presented. 04/08/2025
Tech News EU AI Act doesn’t do enough to protect artists’ copyright, groups say As parts of the AI Act come into force this weekend, creative industry groups say there are still hurdles to protecting their copyrighted material from training AI systems. 02/08/2025
Economy White House keeps tariff pressure on EU car industry The US executive order published on July 31 imposes 15% tariffs on EU products, as outlined in the agreement reached by the US and EU presidents. However, it doesn't lower tariffs on cars, which remain at 25%. 01/08/2025
Europe News Slovenia becomes first EU country to ban weapons trade with Israel Slovenia has been one of the most vocal EU countries calling for the bloc to take action against Israel. The country recognised a Palestinian state in June last year and has since repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Gaza and increased aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip. 01/08/2025
Tech News Some 26 tech companies sign up to EU Commission's AI Code Companies joining Code still need to comply with AI Act obligations that kick in from 2 August. 01/08/2025
Tech News Is Europe ready to police AI? Supervision and sanctions start soon A range of provisions under the EU’s AI rulebook will enter into force, dealing with national oversight, penalties and general purpose AI models. 01/08/2025
Europe News There is no clear intent to commit genocide in Gaza, law expert says Top officials and NGOs claim Israel's military operation in Gaza amounts to genocide, but international law expert and barrister Stefan Talmon says in an interview with Euronews that there is insufficient evidence of Israel’s apparent intent to commit the crime. 01/08/2025
Tech News How well do new AI search tools from Google, Microsoft actually work? Microsoft and Google launched new AI-powered search services recently, but what do they add to existing search engines? Euronews Next tested them to find out. 01/08/2025
Europe News Temu joins EU's growing list of online platforms under investigation The list of online platforms under investigation for potential breaches of the EU’s Digital Services Act continues to grow, with the latest addition being Chinese site Temu. In total, 14 proceedings have been opened against 10 platforms, targeting issues from product safety to protection of minors. 31/07/2025
Economy The EU holds its breath as 1 August US tariff deadline looms The EU Commission expects the US to keep its word and implement new tariff rates agreed on Sunday. Without a joint statement, it hopes that forthcoming US executive orders will provide relief to sectors heavily impacted since the start of the trade dispute. 31/07/2025
Business Not even the EU knows if wine and spirits will be hit by US tariffs With less than a day to go before the new EU-US tariff regime takes effect, the European Commission still doesn’t know for sure if the wine and spirits sector will be exempt. 31/07/2025
Tech News EU Commission confirms ditching of AI liability and patents proposals Attempts by some lawmakers and member states fail to revive papers. 31/07/2025
Economy The EU and US have shaken hands on a trade deal, but what's to come? With the EU Commission and the White House making contradictory claims about the content of the EU-US trade deal struck on Sunday, industry, markets and governments are eagerly awaiting the release of a 'joint statement' which is set to clarify commitments made on both sides of the Atlantic. 31/07/2025
Belgium Belgium refers war crimes complaints against Israeli soldiers to ICC Belgian prosecutors took action after a legal complaint by pro-Palestinian group that identified two Israeli soldiers at the Tomorrowland music festival. 30/07/2025
Tech News Google will sign up to EU’s AI Code despite concerns Meta is so far the only US tech giant that has said it will not sign up to the voluntary rules. 30/07/2025
Europe News $10M in US-funded contraceptives sit in limbo in Europe Contraceptives valued at $10 million stored in Europe face destruction following the closure of a key American aid agency, amid backlash from global health groups calling for redistribution. 30/07/2025
Europe News EU fails to agree Israeli suspension from research fund over Gaza EU member states could not rally the support necessary to suspend Israel from the Horizon Europe fund in response to the war in Gaza. The proposal needed a qualified majority of member states to pass it. But two of the largest countries - Germany and Italy - said they need more time to examine it. 30/07/2025
Health news Liver cancer cases could double by 2050, but 60% are preventable Experts call for urgent global action on hepatitis, alcohol, and obesity as new data shows that while preventable liver cancer cases are on the rise, the right mix of policy, prevention, and public awareness could save millions of lives. 29/07/2025
Europe News Five things we don't know yet about the EU-US trade deal The EU and the US struck a long-awaited agreement on Sunday, establishing a 15% tariff on EU exports, with certain sectors exempted. However key details remain unclear. 28/07/2025
Health news EU-US trade deal leaves future of pharma tariffs uncertain Despite a new EU-US trade deal, tariffs on pharmaceuticals remain uncertain and unchanged for now, pending the outcome of a US national security investigation that could later impose duties of up to 15%. 28/07/2025
Europe News After the trade deal..., Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief, EU news, Jeremy Fleming-Jones. 28/07/2025
Europe News Taxpayer group calls for criminal probes of two ex-Commissioners A taxpayer group has called for criminal investigation into alleged unlawful payments by former commissioners to environmental NGOs. The allegations revive controversy surrounding NGO payments. 25/07/2025
Tech News Meta halts political advertising in the EU due to ‘unworkable’ rules The EU’s transparency rules for political advertising, aimed at restricting foreign interference, will apply as of 10 October. 25/07/2025
Health news EU Commission unlocks health funds but leaves civil society reeling from cuts After months of delay, the European Commission has finally published its long-awaited 2025 budget programme for health, but civil society organisations say the delay and funding cuts have already caused lasting damage, forcing layoffs and halting key activities. 25/07/2025
Europe News WATCH Europe Today: China and EU - has summit restored trust?- Following Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's and Council President Antonio Costa's meeting with Chinese premier Xi Jinping in Beijing, Euronews' Europe Today assesses the progress made with interviews, exclusive reporting and analysis. 25/07/2025
Business Exclusive: Chinese electric carmaker Zeekr eyes pan-EU expansion Chinese carmaker Zeekr, part of the Geely group, is looking to expand across Europe despite persistent trade tensions between China and the EU, its acting European CEO tells Euronews. 25/07/2025