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EU should simplify its AI Act and digital rulebook: Danish minister

The European Commission’s digital omnibus is set to come out in December.

16/07/2025

Europe News

5 key ideas behind the EU Commission’s new farming rulebook

The EU long-term budget reform marks a turning point for EU agricultural policy, granting member states greater control in a partial renationalisation of the bloc’s farm subsidies.

16/07/2025

Economy

Time for EU to show its gun in US tariff spat, says ex-trade chief

According to former director-general of DG Trade Jean-Luc Demarty, a balanced agreement with the US is out of reach, and the EU needs political courage to target US digital and financial services.

16/07/2025

Europe News

EU delays measures against Israel on Gaza despite pressure to act 

The EU’s 27 foreign ministers agreed to “keep a close watch” on Israel’s compliance with a recent agreement to improve humanitarian aid access into Gaza. They also delayed agreeing on a list of 10 options to respond to Israel's action in Gaza during a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council.

15/07/2025

Tech News

Denmark seeks stronger platform rules to protect minors online

Earlier this week, the Commission presented guidance for online platforms on how to protect minors, addressing addictive design, cyber bullying, and harmful content.

15/07/2025

Tech News

EU lawmakers to push for another Amazon hearing in the autumn 

The move comes after planned hearings with senior company representatives were unsuccessful.

15/07/2025

Tech News

Elon Musk’s X hit with complaint over use of personal data for ads

The European Commission began investigating alleged breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in December 2023.

15/07/2025

Europe News

What’s at stake in the new EU long-term budget?

Tomorrow, the European Commission will unveil its proposal for the EU's next long-term budget. Here's why it matters, why its figures have been shrouded in secrecy, what we know so far (and what to expect next).

15/07/2025

Economy

Exclusive: US pitches role in EU regulatory surveillance in trade deal

Amid an ongoing dispute over tariffs, the US is pressuring the EU to revise its digital regulations and is angling for a seat at the table. How much room for manoeuvre does Big Tech really have?

15/07/2025

Europe News

EU's defence industry wants at least €100 billion under the next MFF

The European defence industry has urged policymakers to allocate at least €100 billion to defence under the next long-term common budget (2028–34), emphasising that this is the 'bare minimum' required to strengthen the bloc's military capabilities.

15/07/2025

Europe News

EU trade ministers discuss €72 billion retaliatory tariffs on US goods

Caught off guard while preparing to sign an agreement in principle with the US on tariffs, the EU is gearing up for retaliation in case negotiations fail following the new US threats over the weekend.

14/07/2025

Tech News

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 News

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 News

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 News

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 News

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 News

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 News

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