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Online platforms get further EU guidance on minor protection

The European Commission began a few investigations into potential breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) around minor protection.

14/07/2025

Tech News

EU's AI Code ready for companies to sign next week

Both the member states and the European Commission need to formally give the green light to the Code, which helps providers of AI systems comply with the EU’s AI Act.

14/07/2025

Europe

Leak: EU Commission plans to merge agricultural and regional funds

A leaked document reveals that the European Commission is considering a major overhaul of the EU’s long-term budget by merging the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) with cohesion policy under a single programming framework.

14/07/2025

Europe

EU trade ministers to mull US tariffs as Germany’s Merz cautions calm

US President Donald Trump's letter warning the EU that 30% tariffs will apply from 1 August unless a deal is reached has turned up pressure on trade negotiations.

14/07/2025

Europe

EU member states wary on Kallas' 10 options for action against Israel

Ten options for action include suspending visa free travel and blocking imports from the Jewish settlements in response to Israel’s breach of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

14/07/2025

Europe

EU's population hits record 450 million, new Eurostat data says

The EU has recorded more deaths than births annually since 2012, which means migration is the only driver of population growth.

11/07/2025

Europe

Exclusive: Israel and Palestine both to attend key Brussels meeting

The ministers of Israel and Palestine will be in the same room in Brussels a day before the bloc discusses options in response to Israel’s breach of its partnership Agreement with Tel Aviv.

11/07/2025

Business

As US tariff deal approaches, EU worries about what’s next

A preliminary agreement to ease the tariff dispute with the US is considered imminent, but the EU is concerned about the negotiations of a comprehensive deal and the transatlantic relationship that will follow.

10/07/2025

Europe

EU and Israel agree 'substantial' aid access for Gaza

The agreement comes before the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas is due to discuss five options in response to Israel’s breach of the EU-Israel Association Agreement at a meeting of foreign affairs ministers next week.

10/07/2025

Tech News

Irish watchdog begins probe into TikTok’s data transfers to China

In April, the video sharing platform was hit with a €530 million fine.

10/07/2025

Tech News

EU Commission talking to X about Grok’s antisemitic comments

Elon Musk’s platform X needs to comply with the EU’s online platform rules, the Commission said.

10/07/2025

Tech News

EU waiting for companies to sign delayed AI Code

It remains unclear which and how many companies will sign the code of practice.

10/07/2025

Tech News

Companies warn against introducing mandatory fees in telecom plans

The European Commission is expected to present the Digital Networks Act in December.

09/07/2025

Euronews Tech Talks

Can AI help detect doping in sports? | Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

Researchers are developing AI programmes to make doping detection more effective, faster, and cheaper. How do these systems work? What challenges do their creators face? Euronews Tech Talks sits down with Wolfgang Maass and Francesco Botrè to answer these questions.

09/07/2025

Tech News

Privacy, consumer groups warn against delays and backtracking on AI

The growing pressure regarding a potential stop-the-clock mechanism is problematic, they say.

09/07/2025

Europe

Far-right Patriots for Europe lead negotiations on key climate file

By taking over legislative work on the European commission’s new 2040 climate target, the Eurosceptic Patriots for Europe will increase its influence over the bloc’s climate policy.

08/07/2025

Europe

European Commission puts prepped Mercosur deal on ice

According to several sources, the agreement reached by the EU and the Mercosur countries has been reviewed by the European Commission’s legal service and translated, but its submission to the Member States for ratification has been put on hold.

08/07/2025

Tech News

Dutch government seeks new tools in fight against fake news

The Netherlands is going to the polls in October after the government collapsed in June.

08/07/2025

Tech News

‘Stop Killing Games’ petition may trigger change to EU video game laws

The ‘Stop Killing Games’ petition reached 1.25 million signatures. If they can be validated, the European Commission will evaluate whether new laws are needed to save online games when they are discontinued.

08/07/2025

Europe

EU examines US proposal of 10% tariffs but concerns remain on sectors

A preliminary agreement is expected by Wednesday, according to sources, with implementation planned by 1 August. Negotiations are accelerating to secure exemptions from a baseline 10% tariff in some strategic sectors.

08/07/2025

Tech News

Web content checkers still missing from half of EU member states

The DSA obliges online platforms to meet transparency and content moderation requirements, among others.

08/07/2025

Europe

'Donor fatigue' demands smarter global aid spending, says Barroso

As traditional donors retreat, attention is turning to emerging contributors such as Brazil, India and private sector partners to help fill the gap.

07/07/2025

Europe

EU-China tensions escalate over medical device trade restrictions

The tit-for-tat trade dispute between the European Union and China over medical devices shows no sign of resolution, as Beijing has announced new retaliatory measures in response to the EU’s recent procurement restrictions.

07/07/2025

Tech News

Lime withdraws bikes in Brussels as city cracks down on rides for hire

The decision to introduce restrictions on the e-bike and scooter services in the Belgian capital had already been made in 2023, however Lime and Voi both contested the decision.

07/07/2025

Europe

Ireland, Lithuania and Spain: Who will lead the Eurogroup next?

On Monday 7 July, finance ministers from the euro area are expected to elect their new president. Who is running for the position, and what proposals are they putting forward?

07/07/2025

Europe

EU Commission bewails 'unfair' Chinese Cognac duties

Trade relations between the EU and China have flared up, complicating arrangements for forthcoming bilateral summit taking place in Beijing at the end of July.

05/07/2025