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Conflicted consultants influencing EU's AI Code - Ombudsman complaint

The drafting process of the Code of Practice on General Purpose AI has been delayed, and is now expected before August.

04/06/2025

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Six months without a new EU privacy chief, and still no deal in sight

The mandate of the current European Data Protection Supervisor expired on 5 December.

03/06/2025

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Belgian donor scandal sees man with cancer gene conceive 52 children

The Belgian government is pushing forward with efforts to get rid of the anonymity of sperm donors after it transpired that a Danish sperm donor with an inherited cancer mutation had conceived 52 children in the western European country.

03/06/2025

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EU trade chief to meet US counterpart in Paris amid tariff tensions

Despite rising tensions, the Commission still hopes to restart negotiations with the US over customs duties.

02/06/2025

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Popular sweets recalled in Belgium over cannabis in Dutch gummies

The same packages of fizzy colas were withdrawn in the Netherlands after sample studies revealed three bags were laced with cannabis.

02/06/2025

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EU antitrust fines food delivery giants in landmark cartel case

The investigation marks the first-ever EU antitrust case involving a minority shareholding, as well as the first enforcement of EU competition rules concerning labour markets.

02/06/2025

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Belgian watchdog checking Telegram for EU anti-terror compliance 

The regulator received more than 450 injunctions issued against Telegram.

02/06/2025

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Chances of solving US-EU trade dispute over tariffs slim, expert says

After the US president announced he would raise tariffs on aluminium and steel from 25% to 50%, a deal between the EU and the US is unlikely to be reached within the 90-day period set by Trump, according to Ignacio García Bercero, a former senior EU official and expert at the Bruegel think tank.

02/06/2025

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EU Commission faces rising pressure to tax vapes and nicotine pouches

Countries like Italy, Greece and Romania, which have lower taxes than other member states, are against the proposal.

02/06/2025

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EU Commissioner Roswall expresses solidarity with LGBTQ+ community

In an interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resilience says "anyone who wants to join in solidarity with the LGBTQ community in Hungary should do so."

30/05/2025

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US tech giants ask European Commission for 'simplest possible' AI code

The voluntary set of rules governing AI has been delayed but is expected to come out before August, according to the European Commission.

30/05/2025

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Trust in EU at 18-year high but fears for economy rising

Regular poll confirmed trend of recent months for uptick in approval for and trust in EU, against fragile geopolitical backdrop.

29/05/2025

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EU Commission attempts finance boost to keep start-ups in Europe

The EU Commission wants to address the current funding gap by setting up a private-public partnership.

28/05/2025

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Racial profiling still rife across the EU, Council of Europe says

New technologies such as facial recognition could worsen the problem, experts have suggested.

28/05/2025

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US aid cuts leave humanitarian sector in crisis, warns lead aid organisation

US cuts to humanitarian aid created a critical funding gap, threatening the ability of organisations like the Danish Refugee Council to support millions in need. Charlotte Slente, the Council’s Secretary General, warns the global humanitarian and development response is at serious risk.

28/05/2025

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Spanish minority language question echoes across Europe

Spain is continuing to push for greater recognition of its regional languages at EU level, but it's far from alone among countries wresting with a multilingual population where some feel less recognised.

28/05/2025

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Belgium to tighten control on private aircraft in anti-smuggling push

Belgian customs authorities will place an officer at the national airspace security centre to access military radar and clamp down on private aircraft being used in smuggling operations.

27/05/2025

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EU Commission in a hurry on super-computing quantum strategy 

The plan, aimed to improve Europe’s uptake of the technology, was originally expected in the third quarter of this year.

27/05/2025

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What are the EU’s 'safe country' proposals for asylum seekers?

The European Commission has put forward two plans to overhaul asylum processes amid a charged political atmosphere over irregular migration.

27/05/2025

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EU Commission probes four porn websites amid concern for minors

Protection of minors has been singled out as one of the priority areas under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

27/05/2025

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EU countries frustrated by Commission's delay on Ukraine trade deal

The EU executive’s failure to wrap up a long-term free trade agreement with Ukraine despite months of negotiations sparked frustration among the bloc’s agriculture ministers during a closed-door meeting.

27/05/2025

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EU tariff offer still on the table, says EU Commission

Despite pressure over the weekend from the US, the EU said its offer on tariffs remains in play.

26/05/2025

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Belgian arms maker FN Browning aims to further boost European presence

At a time when the EU is engaged in a rearmament race and looking to build up its defence industry, the Belgian arms manufacturer is taking advantage of member states' interest in security issues.

26/05/2025

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MEPs on special mission to Washington, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior trade reporter Peggy Corlin.

26/05/2025

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Half time in EU/US trade bout - what's the score 45 days in?

Half way through the truce proposed by US president Donald Trump, US/EU negotiations have reached an impasse.

24/05/2025

Brussels, My Love?

"Brussels, my love?" EU heads to London for major Reset Summit

An EU–UK summit took place in London this week marking a significant step in post-Brexit relations.

24/05/2025