Europe News Meta won’t sign EU’s AI Code, but who will? The rules on general purpose artificial intelligence will enter into force on 2 August. 23/07/2025
Economy EU and Japan prepare delicate balancing act with US At Wednesday's summit, the EU and Japan are expected to reaffirm their commitment to a rules-based order, as both face trade disputes with the US, but the pair offer differing approaches to negotiations with the Trump administration. 23/07/2025
Europe News Calm before EU-US trade storm as deadline approaches, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief, EU news, Jeremy Fkeming-Jones. 21/07/2025
Europe News EU seeks to triple entry fee for short-term visa-exempt visitors The European Commission proposes a €20 fee for non-EU citizen arrivals to raise more 'own resources' for the EU budget. 21/07/2025
Europe News Will the EU budget turn cohesion policy into regional 'Hunger Games'? The EU’s proposed 2028–2034 budget risks turning the bloc's cohesion policy into a high-stakes competition for funding by merging it with other major spending areas, sparking concerns over reduced local control and lack of support for disadvantaged regions. 18/07/2025
Tech News Meta rebuffs EU's AI Code of Practice The company has previously been critical on the Commission’s work on GPAI, claiming it stifles innovation. 18/07/2025
Tech News Dutch competition watchdog's fitness for purpose questioned by reports With more and more legislation being introduced in the past years, the mandate of the ACM has expanded significantly. 18/07/2025
Europe News Brussels boosts external action budget to tackle global issues The EU proposed €200 billion for the 2028–2034 period to fight climate instability, migration and competition over resources, with a focus on reforms in Ukraine and the Mediterranean region. 17/07/2025
Tech News Commission nearly doubles research, innovation fund in next budget Lobby groups say the money freed up for technology under the budget proposal isn't enough. 17/07/2025
Health news Brussels targets tobacco products with a new set of eurotaxes In two separate announcements on the same day, the European Commission introduced a renewed push to curb tobacco use through higher taxation, a move expected to raise the price of cigarettes and other tobacco products across the EU. 17/07/2025
Europe News EU Commission shrinks agriculture share in record budget Europe’s agricultural spending will face cuts compared to the current programming period under the new EU long-term budget proposal, while the European Commission insists farmers will still receive the same amount “in their pockets”. 17/07/2025
Tech News Tech giants can easily check age of child users, says Danish minister Online platforms are facing increasing pressure to implement the tools to protect children from harmful content online. 17/07/2025
Tech News 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
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