Europe News Dutch competition agency launches two probes under EU's DMA The findings will be shared with the European Commission which has enforcement powers under the Digital Markets Act. 15/05/2025
Europe News Leak: EU to target clean-up of 'forever chemicals' in water strategy The European Commission plans to support large scale efforts to clean up forever chemicals as part of its upcoming water resilience strategy, acknowledging the widespread threat of water pollution and the need for technological innovation to address it. 15/05/2025
Tech News TikTok’s ad database breaches EU platform rules, says Commission If the Commission's preliminary views are confirmed, the company could be fined up to 6% of the total worldwide annual turnover. 15/05/2025
Europe News Commission's Pfizergate loss hailed as ‘victory for transparency’ The EU Court ruled against the Commission for failing to justify its refusal to release texts between von der Leyen and Pfizer’s CEO. Critics say the Commission’s actions undermine public trust and accountability, calling for greater transparency in decision-making. 14/05/2025
Europe News Commission unveils major plan to simplify EU’s agricultural rulebook New tweaks to EU farming rules could potentially save farmers up to €1.58 billion annually, according to Commission estimates, but continue a trend toward making the EU’s green farming architecture more flexible. 14/05/2025
Tech News Amazon faces late June hearing in bid to retain EU Parliament access The access badges were withdrawn in February last year at request of the Parliament’s Employment committee. 14/05/2025
Europe News Nothing to see here! These politicians also deleted text messages From Nokia-gate to Covid times, several EU politicians failed to give the public access to crucial Whatsapp conversations. 14/05/2025
Europe News EU Commission loses on all counts in Pfizergate legal case The EU’s top court annulled the Commission’s decision to deny the newspaper New York Times access to messages exchanged between President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, finding that the EU executive failed to plausibly explain why it does not possess the texts. 14/05/2025
Tech News Commissioner Virkkunen to meet critics of EU tech rules on US trip The EU Commissioner received letters from US officials complaining about the effect of EU tech legislation. 13/05/2025
Europe News 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. 12/05/2025
Tech News EU member states ask Commission to lower microchip strategy targets The countries say that the European Commission should adjust the target in the Chips Act 2.0. 12/05/2025
Europe News The end of the CAP as we know it? Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior agriculture and health reporter Gerardo Fortuna 12/05/2025
Tech News Three months before deadline, EU countries not ready for AI oversight A delay in appointing the oversight bodies will mean uncertainty for businesses that have to start complying with the rules. 09/05/2025
Tech News US companies still engaging with AI Code despite Trump: EU official The Code of Practice on GPAI has been delayed and subject to criticism from publishers, Big Tech companies as well as the US Mission to the EU. 08/05/2025
Europe News EU prepares for trade retaliation if negotiation with US fails The European Commission presented on Thursday new countermeasures which could hit €95 billions of US products if negotiations to end the trade dispute fail. Boeing, alcohol such as Bourbon whiskey and agrifood products could be hit. 08/05/2025
Europe News 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. 08/05/2025
Europe News EU Commission prepares for no-deal scenario on Ukraine trade scheme The EU executive is now considering contingency plans in case a new agreement with Ukraine isn't finalised before the current tariff-free scheme expires in less than a month. 07/05/2025
Tech News EU Commission sues five countries for not applying platform rules Czechia, Cyprus, Poland, Portugal and Spain did not give their national watchdogs enough powers to enforce the Digital Services Act. 07/05/2025
Tech News 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. 07/05/2025
Europe News 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. 06/05/2025