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Air passenger rights reform: What the new rules mean for you
It's official: air passengers across the bloc will enjoy stronger rights from mid-2027. The European Parliament and the European Council approved the agreement reached earlier in June to strengthen passengers’ protection against flight disruptions.
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How can Europe boost air passenger rights? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Air passengers will enjoy stronger protection starting mid-2027. On 7 July, MEPs endorsed the new rules with a vote of 646 to 12, maintaining current rights and adding new protections. The Council approved the measures on 13 July. But what do these include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
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FIFA faces US probe over World Cup ticket pricing ahead of the event
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have issued subpoenas to FIFA as part of a formal investigation into allegedly deceptive ticketing practices ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with fans reporting sky-high prices.
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Two years of DMA: is it really 'fit for purpose'?
On 28 April, the European Commission's first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) found it “fit for purpose”, noting its positive impact on consumers and competition. The Parliament calls for fast-tracking stronger enforcement amid external pushback.
Ocean
Two new apps aiming to change seafood shopping
In partnership with the European Commission
Buying fish shouldn't require a marine biology degree. Yet standing at the counter or browsing a restaurant menu, most of us have no idea whether our choices harm or help the ocean. Two new European apps aim to change that, by making sustainable seafood shopping easy.
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EU lawmakers face backlash over proposed air passenger protections
MEPs are under increasing pressure from consumer groups and industry representatives on proposed air passenger rights legislation, with the European aviation sector urging a six-month pause in negotiations in order to conduct an impact assessment.
The Food Detectives
Is your olive oil real or fake? How the Food Detectives can fight fraud using DNA tests
In partnership with the European Union & the Watson Project
Europe’s top food safety experts are joining forces to crack down on fraud. Euronews follows them in our special series The Food Detectives. In Episode 6, we meet the team fighting counterfeit olive oil with a portable DNA testing kit in Italy.
The Food Detectives
Can Douro valley wine achieve perfect clarity?
In partnership with the European Union & the Watson Project
Europe's top food safety experts are joining forces to crack down on fraud. Euronews is following them in this special series called The Food Detectives. In Episode 5, we meet the Portuguese team aiming for perfect clarity in Douro valley wine.
The Food Detectives
The Food Detectives: how to spot fake honey
In partnership with the European Union & the Watson Project
Europe’s top food safety experts are joining forces to crack down on fraud. Euronews follows them in this special series, The Food Detectives. In Episode 4, we meet the team fighting fake honey in Spain.
The Food Detectives
Honest cheese & transparent beer: Fresh tech from The Food Detectives
In partnership with the European Union & the Watson Project
Europe's top food safety experts are joining forces to crack down on fraud. Euronews is following them in this special series called The Food Detectives. In Episode 3, we meet the Finnish team making farm products you can trust.
The Food Detectives
The Food Detectives: Hounding the meat cheats
In partnership with the European Union & the Watson Project
Europe's top food safety experts are joining forces to crack down on fraud. Euronews is following them in this special series called The Food Detectives. In Episode 2, meet the team beating fraud from the farm to the butcher.
