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After the UN recognised Hamas' sexual crimes, prosecution must follow
Romane Armangau
What rules apply to lobbying the European Parliament?
A fresh corruption investigation hit the European Parliament this week as arrests were made by the Belgian authorities and the offices of Chinese telco Huawei were searched. But what are the rules lobbying in the European Parliament?
Tech companies urge EU to preserve voluntary detection of child abuse content in online platforms
Tech industry groups have rallied behind the Polish presidency’s proposal to extend the current framework for voluntary detection of child sexual abuse imagery online while safeguarding encrypted communication.
EU secures digital deal with South Korea amid push to strengthen trade alliances
This move between the EU and the East Asian country comes as the bloc seeks to forge closer ties with allies. The agreement is expected to boost online trade between the partners, though critics warn it could pave the way for threats to personal data.
Brussels sets out plan to protect undersea cables from hybrid warfare
Accidental breaks in these cables are common, but since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, observers have noted that such incidents have increased.
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App store age check could help children online protection: Meta VP
Meta’s VP and Head of Global Safety, Antigone Davis, revealed the tech giant’s latest efforts to protect minors online. In an exclusive interview, she discussed everything from countering child abuse online to age verification while calling on harmonised EU digital rules.
European Ombudsman opens new revolving door probe
The EU watchdog responsible for investigating maladministration is probing the European Commission's approval of Nicholas Banasevic, a former high-ranking EU antitrust official, joining Microsoft in a senior role dealing with competition and regulatory affairs.
Tourism Commissioner to consult widely on hotspot sustainability
The EU's first Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism addressed the vexed issue of overcrowding at visitor hotspots and announced he is consulting widely with a view to a forthcoming sustainable tourism strategy, at Euronews' Destination Europe Summit in Brussels on Thursday.
European Commission opens Shein probe and targets Chinese e-commerce giants
The Commission calls for stricter enforcement of consumer protection and environmental standards in online commerce in a new communication focusing on Chinese marketplaces; separately announcing an investigation into clothes giant Shein.
European Parliament's new democracy committee slammed as undemocratic
The election of liberal Nathalie Loiseau as chair, along with her vice-chairs, to the new European Democracy Shield committee sparked criticism from far-right and independent lawmakers, who condemned a “backroom deal” appointment.
DeepSeek AI blocked by Italian authorities as others member states open probes
The Italian Data Protection Authority has halted DeepSeek AI over concerns about its handling of Italians' private data. Ireland and Belgium have also requested information from the Chinese company regarding the model's use of European data.
Italian data privacy agency probes China's DeepSeek AI, as EU tests GDPR compliance
The Chinese AI model will have to provide information on the processing of EU data after politicians, NGOs and researchers expressed concerns about the safety of Europeans.
Meta's new pay-or-consent policy still breaches EU law, consumer advocates claim
The social media giant may have softened its rules allowing subscribers to Facebook and Instagram to get no ads, but users still aren’t getting a fair choice, BEUC argues.
Geo-blocking restricting EU consumers’ access to online goods, report finds
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) reports progress in curbing unjustified geo-blocking but calls for harmonised enforcement of regulations and a potential extension to other sectors.
European Commission seeks more information from X on algorithms
The European executive requested further information to the DSA's X ongoing proceedings regarding its recommendation system. The Commission is examining recent algorithm changes, the prominence given to certain accounts, and how content is moderated.
New GDPR complaints against Chinese Big Tech question use of European citizens' data
Online privacy NGO noyb has filed GDPR complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi for illegal transfer of Europeans’ data to China.
'Wild West' refurbished good market needs taming, argues consumer group
Euroconsumers highlights the lack of common EU standards concerning the quality of refurbished products and the framework governing their resale.
From Germany to Romania: Elections that will define Europe in 2025
Voting in Europe during 2025 promises major political shifts - Germany’s snap Bundestag vote, Romania’s presidential race, Poland’s referendum on Tusk’s government and the rise of populist forces in Czechia, Norway and beyond. These contests could reshape the future of the European Union.
Apple must ensure interoperability of iPhone with rivals, says European Commission
The EC preliminary findings under the DMA indicate that Apple must take steps to enable the operability of devices from other brands with its iPhones. The EC has launched public consultations with interested companies to gather feedback on compliance.
EU data watchdog sets terms for AI model's legitimate use of personal data
The EDPB responded to the Irish authority, clarifying AI model anonymity, the legitimacy of using personal data for their development while leaving leeway to national data protection authorities.
European Commission opens probe against TikTok over Romanian election
The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against TikTok over potential breaches of the Digital Services Act, following evidence of Russian interference in Romania's election. The EC is gathering data to determine if TikTok violated EU law.
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