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Merz’s government decree gives German digital ministry extensive power

The newcomer ministry will take over responsibilities that are currently located within six different departments.

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EU sends top officials to Washington for tariff talks

A high-level meeting is under way in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday as the EU and US attempt to escape a full-blown transatlantic trade war.

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Italy, Hungary fail to appoint fundamental rights bodies under AI Act

The deadline to appoint authorities dealing with the protection of fundamental rights was November 2024.

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Film industry fears being swept into EU-US tariff war

Europe’s film industry is worried that hard-won legislation mandating European content quotas for streaming platforms could be put at risk amid ongoing transatlantic trade discussions, following US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on movies produced outside the US.

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Denmark to canvass member states on EU cloud plan, telecom rules

Both policy files are set to be presented by the European Commission by the end of this year.

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Security past and future, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU news editor-in-chief, Jeremy Fleming-Jones

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TikTok fined €530 million for unsecure data transfers to China

The Irish watchdog launched the probe in 2021: TikTok was already fined €345 million in 2023 for failing to protect children's privacy.

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EU Commission slams first US step towards pharmaceutical tariffs

The EU executive has condemned a US probe into pharmaceutical tariffs, warning that proposed duties could disrupt transatlantic trade.

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Spanish power cut highlights fundamental weakness in EU power grid

While the precise sequence of events that led to the catastrophic power outages across the Iberian peninsula has yet to be established, the events have highlighted the urgency of bolstering Europe’s power grid.

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Microsoft pledges to take legal action if governments seize EU data

The company set out a range of commitments to Europe including building an AI ecosystem.

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Big Tech watered down AI Code of Practice: report

The US government’s Mission to the EU sent a letter to the European Commission pushing back against the Code.

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EU governments discuss action on disinformation over climate policy

Environment ministers discussed on Tuesday how to counter disinformation and propaganda targeting the EU's climate and environmental policies, less than 24 hours after a catastrophic power cut in Spain and Portugal gave wing to precisely the kind of fake news and spin that are causing concern.

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NGOs warn of Big Pharma’s influence on EU drug reform

Several major organisations are suspicious that recent lobbying efforts by pharmaceutical companies could sway the upcoming EU pharmaceutical reform talks in favour of innovation arguments at the expense of patient access.

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Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court

The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship raised security concerns.

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European Commission questions legality of US seabed mining plans

The EU executive “deeply regrets” President Trump’s decision to promote deep-sea mining in international waters, joining a chorus of voices questioning the legality of Washington’s latest bid to secure supplies of lithium, rare earth metals and other critical raw materials.

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Brazil official optimistic for EU-Mercosur deal amid US tariff war

Brazilian trade official Jorge Vian considered the current international trade climate favourable for concluding the EU Mercosur deal.

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EU needs 'reality check' on flawed microchip strategy: report

The European Court of Auditors tells the European Commission to take stock and rethink Chips Act.

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Germany’s Merz appoints MediaMarkt chief as new digital minister

First individual ministry for digital affairs in Germany.

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EU Commission ready to step in if AI standards delayed

Temporary solutions should help companies with their efforts to comply with the AI Act, the European Commission said.

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Digital Markets Act under discussion, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU news editor-in-chief, Jeremy Fleming-Jones