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Consumer groups lodge complaint about Shein's online nudging with EU Commission

Consumer advocates file EU complaint against Shein, revealing new evidence of unfair practices. The Chinese e-commerce giant is accused of pressuring users into unwanted purchases through manipulative design.

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Shein accused of breaking EU law with manipulative sales tactics

The EU has slammed Shein for using fake discounts, manipulative pressure tactics and misleading claims, in breach of consumer laws and called for urgent redress.

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EU's €2 handling charge for cheap imports to snare Chinese products

Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič announced a fee to counterbalance the cost safety checks for products coming from China – and hopefully curbing numbers of packages sent to Europe.

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Commission to review ride-sharing rules across the EU

Rules for Uber, Bolt, Cabify, Heetch and other ride-hailing services could be unified at EU level - but the Commission warns this may still take some time.

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Commission to offer mid-cap companies data protection relief

SMEs can expect an exemption from some obligations of the EU’s landmark General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as part of the European Commission’s simplification efforts.

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MEPs protest Hungary’s Budapest Pride ban

A cross-party group of MEPs plans to join Budapest Pride despite Hungary’s ban. Organisers and lawmakers urge the European Commission to take legal action, warning of broader risks to civil liberties across the EU.

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EU ministers, film sector defend industry amid US tariff threats

The European Union is pushing back against President Trump threats on film and streaming industries, as culture ministers gathered in Brussels this week to discuss the future of the bloc’s audiovisual rules.

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Will the EU ban phones at school?

That’s one of several ideas floated by EU education and youth ministers meeting in Brussels this week, alongside proposals for tougher age checks, restrictions on social media for minors, and an EU-wide action plan to tackle cyberbullying.

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Brussels goofiest gifts: the weird world of EU Parliament gifts

From nude statues to portable radios, flags and football jerseys: the European Parliament’s gift shelf is full of surprises.

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The man ensuring the EU sticks to its own data laws | Radio Schuman

The EU's privacy watchdog Wojciech Wiewiórowski is responsible for ensuring the EU's institutions stick to their own data protection laws. What were the challenges he faced during his mandate? And how will geopolitical tensions impact the digital future?

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Kazakhstan’s top judge courts closer EU ties amid push for legal reforms

The Constitutional Court is one of Kazakhstan’s legal institutions supporting a modernising agenda through which the central Asian state is seeking to deepen ties with the EU, the chair of the court told Euronews on a recent visit to Strasbourg.

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EU plans to reform data protection rules are tangled mess, privacy advocates warn

Efforts by EU institutions to fix the enforcement gaps in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) risk doing more harm than good, according to privacy advocacy group noyb.

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Commissioner Micallef touts boost for Erasmus+ Programme

Erasmus+ will be strengthened, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef told on Brussels, my Love? also unveiling plans to tackle youth mental health, probe social media’s impact, and boost youth voices in policymaking.

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EU Digital Fairness Act is for business as much as consumers, says justice commissioner

The European Commission’s upcoming Digital Fairness Act will not only strengthen protections for consumers online, but also ease legal and administrative burdens for businesses, according to Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath.

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EU Ombudsman to put EU integrity under spotlight

In an interview with Euronews, newly elected EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho explained her priorities for the term, with EU integrity and transparency under spotlight.

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Kyrgyz deputy leader touts rising cooperation between EU and Central Asian 'tigers'

Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, spoke to Euronews about trade, energy, youth mobility and democratic resilience, urging stronger investment and joint responses to global upheavals and the challenges of the digital age.

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Spotlight on EU teens' safety as ex-Meta MEP warns of digital risks

Children and parents should be informed of online risks to guide safer choices - a Hungarian MEP formerly working for tech giant Meta tells Radio Schuman of Netflix series Adolescence.

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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.

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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.

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Threats on EU Stability- AI-Powered Crime and Foreign Influence

Destabilisation is not only about getting money anymore. It's also about helping ideologically oriented states to reach their goals, Europol Director Catherine De Bolle tells Radio Schuman.

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