Tech News Commission targets in-game currency in children's video games The Commission is probing alleged unfair practices in the horse-riding game Star Stable Online, targeting in-game purchases aimed at children. The upcoming Digital Fairness Act may include stricter rules on virtual currency transparency and fairness. 21/03/2025
Health news Pee from 130 European cities reveals hike in recreational drug use Illicit drugs found in wastewater from cities across Europe indicate a rise in stimulant consumption across the bloc, according to a new study. 21/03/2025
Tech News Brussels tech lobby distances from Huawei following Parliament probe Influential tech industry group DIGITALEUROPE suspended Chinese member Huawei in the wake of a probe by Belgian prosecutors into suspected bribery at the European Parliament. 21/03/2025
Tech News Amazon considers appeal against record privacy fine decision The company has 40 days to decide whether it will take further legal action. 20/03/2025
Europe News Products containing dangerous chemicals could get EU green label As the EU pursues its war on red tape, proposed changes to sustainability rules could see harmful chemicals permitted on the bloc’s green investment list, allowing producers to take advantage of policy support and growing demand for environmentally friendly products. 20/03/2025
Europe News Tariffs: EU holds fire on US spirits in tit-for-tat trade war The entry into force of a list of countermeasures against US trade tariffs, including American spirits, has been postponed to allow time for talks among EU member states, with the European Commission awaiting Washington’s next move before revising its overall response. 20/03/2025
Tech News Meta rolls out AI tools in EU, despite previous regulatory problems The Irish data protection authority last year stopped the roll-out after the company wanted to user EU data for training purposes. 20/03/2025
Europe News EU plans to channel €10 trillion of citizens' savings into investments The European Commission wants to boost Europe's economy by redirecting the savings of citizens across the EU towards investment to stay competitive on the global stage. 19/03/2025
Europe News EU plans to reduce steel imports by 15% The European Commission presented on Wednesday an action plan for the steel and metals industries. In a sector marked by strong international competition, the European executive plans to tighten import quotas with an objective of 15% reduction. 19/03/2025
Europe News Commission warns Alphabet and Apple they're breaking EU digital rules The Commission has resisted pressure from the Trump administration to shield US tech giants in finding the Google and iPhone owners are breaching the Digital Market Act. 19/03/2025
Tech News Lawmakers call for binding 5G security measures after Huawei scandal EU Commissioner Henna Virkkunen has previously said she wants member states to speed up the 5G security toolbox implementation. 19/03/2025
Tech News EU Commission to decide whether to scrap AI liability rules by August The European Parliament remains divided about whether to keep the liability rules for AI systems. 18/03/2025
Business Informal debate in European Parliament shows early industry demands for Circular Economy Act In partnership with Confindustria EU officials and industry leaders discussed the upcoming Circular Economy Act, emphasizing regulatory simplification and the need for a unified market for recycled materials. 17/03/2025
Tech News Online platforms fail to assess risks in annual reports, study says Reports required under the Digital Services Act must be sent to the European Commission every year. 17/03/2025
Europe News What rules apply to lobbying the European Parliament? A fresh corruption investigation hit the European Parliament this week as arrests were made by the Belgian authorities and the offices of Chinese telco Huawei were searched. But what are the rules lobbying in the European Parliament? 17/03/2025
Europe News Defence White Paper, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' defence and finance reporter Paula Soler. 17/03/2025
Health news 5 takeaways on the Critical Medicines Act From funding challenges to what changes in joint drug procurement: Here’s what you need to know about the new rules aimed at securing Europe's access to critical medicines. 15/03/2025
Europe News Governments agree to ease regulation of new-generation GMOs The EU is to set to release a new class of genetically modified crops from strict regulation that dates back over 20 years, but MEPs and governments are divided over whether biotech firms should be allowed to patent them. 14/03/2025
Europe News Who's hit by tariff war crossfire? European industry is scrutinising the list of products drawn up by the European Commission in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium, and not everyone is pleased. 14/03/2025
Europe News EU to pitch defence omnibus package in June 2025 The EU Commission will present its White Paper on the Future of European Defence by 19 March. 13/03/2025