Tech News Online platforms fail to assess risks in annual reports, study says Reports required under the Digital Services Act must be sent to the European Commission every year. 17/03/2025
Europe News 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? 17/03/2025
Europe News Defence White Paper, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' defence and finance reporter Paula Soler. 17/03/2025
Health news 5 takeaways on the Critical Medicines Act From funding challenges to what changes in joint drug procurement: Here’s what you need to know about the new rules aimed at securing Europe's access to critical medicines. 15/03/2025
Europe News Governments agree to ease regulation of new-generation GMOs The EU is to set to release a new class of genetically modified crops from strict regulation that dates back over 20 years, but MEPs and governments are divided over whether biotech firms should be allowed to patent them. 14/03/2025
Europe News Who's hit by tariff war crossfire? European industry is scrutinising the list of products drawn up by the European Commission in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium, and not everyone is pleased. 14/03/2025
Europe News EU to pitch defence omnibus package in June 2025 The EU Commission will present its White Paper on the Future of European Defence by 19 March. 13/03/2025
Tech News Bluesky finally found in Belgium Any Digital Services Act questions will go to the Belgian telecom regulator as Bluesky established its legal headquarters in the country. 13/03/2025
Tech News 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. 13/03/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen to scope stronger trade ties with mineral rich Vietnam EU senior officials including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to go on a scoping trip to intensify trade bonds with Vietnam five years after signing a free trade agreement with the south-east Asian country. 13/03/2025
Europe News Tariffs: EU hits Trump-voting US states In its response to the US tariffs on steel and aluminium, the EU is aiming to be 'smart' and hit US Republican-leaning states. 12/03/2025
Tech News Lawmakers to scrutinise AI influence on finance, copyright The reports come as the financial sector and publishers have been calling for clarity on how the AI Act applies to their industries. 12/03/2025
Europe News EU's top court annuls Parliament fine over harassment allegations The General Court has annulled the finding of harassment and the subsequent fine of €3,380 imposed on former Liberal MEP Monica Semedo by the European Parliament's President Roberta Metsola in 2023. 12/03/2025
Tech News Industry flags 'serious concerns' with EU AI code of practice Feedback on draft possible up to 30 March, before the final Code of Practice on General-Purpose AI is set to come out in May. 12/03/2025
Europe News Commission to push 'buy European' in new critical medicines act The European Commission has proposed new rules aimed at strengthening the security of supply and availability of critical medicines, prioritising EU-based suppliers in public procurement. 11/03/2025
Europe News EU Commission stops short on solutions to progress on women´s rights The EU Commission has just unveiled its long-term political vision to maintain its commitment to gender equality, but some argue it lacks detailed solutions to long-standing challenges. 11/03/2025
Tech News Facebook tops content removal complaints at Irish dispute body Appeals Centre Europe says Meta started implementing its non-binding decisions. 11/03/2025
Europe News 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. 10/03/2025
Tech News Who's met EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen in her first 100 days? An overview of which industries were represented and which topics were the highest on the agenda. 10/03/2025
Health news EU states seek use of defence funds for critical medicines A group of 11 health ministers has proposed expanding the scope of new EU defence funds to include critical medicines in an op-ed published on Euronews. 09/03/2025