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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.

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Greenland seeks more EU investment amid US and Chinese interest

Greenland's national debate about independence will consider negotiating better terms in its relationship with Denmark and securing more significant investment from the EU.

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Meta top official warns against penalising US companies

The Big Tech giant is also sceptical about the EU’s plans to help companies comply with the EU’s AI Act.

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EU Commission accused of haste and secrecy in regulatory review

The European Commission has been criticised for giving too much space to industry and business interests in discussions over a fast-track streamlining of sustainability and due diligence reporting rules.

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Commission seeks dialogue on Europe’s deepening water crisis

The EU executive wants to hear from governments, civil society and industry as yet another report highlights the scale of the EU’s failure to clean up its rivers, lakes and seas.

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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.

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EU can dodge millions of cancers by hitting tobacco, alcohol reduction

Reaching EU targets on the use of tobacco and alcohol, as well as addressing unhealthy diets and air pollution could help reduce almost four million cancer cases, according to a new study.

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EU lawmaker canvasses business to weigh scope AI liability rules

The AI Liability Directive was originally planned to be launched in parallel with the AI Act.

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Belgium to harness AI to find criminals with first dedicated minister

Belgium plans to use AI tools for law enforcement and to develop a future connectivity strategy for the telecom sector.

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Europe losing cancer remedy tech race to US and China – study

Despite hosting more oncology start-ups, Europe is lagging in the development of cancer technologies, losing the competitive edge in some promising research fields to the US and China, according to a new report.

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Data Protection tsar choice, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior tech and industry reporter Cynthia Kroet.

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Commission cuts feedback amid races to push Critical Medicines Act

The EU executive is expected to push ahead with an extremely streamlined timeline for a key piece of health legislation, aiming to present it within the first 100 days of the new administration.

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EU experts: Avian flu mutations could adapt and pose risk to humans

European agencies call for better preparedness and greater information sharing on avian flu as they identify new mutations that could increase the virus’ spread to humans amid increasing cases globally.

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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.

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EU official should not get top privacy job, says think tank

Bruno Gencarelli is the European Parliament’s favourite candidate to get the EDPS role.

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DMA should urgently apply to cloud and AI, lead lawmaker warns

According to German MEP Andreas Schwab, the digital EU regulation should apply to cloud and AI services to prevent their providers from dominating the market before it’s too late.

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Norway finance minister blames EU energy rules for coalition collapse

Norway’s prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre is left heading a minority government after coalition partner pulls out over EU market rules it says make it impossible to shield citizens from high electricity prices.

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EIB to invest €95bn in 2025, but only €2bn for defence

The EIB, the largest multilateral lender, will double its funding for defence and security from €1 billion to €2 billion by 2025. Its group president defends a proactive approach to both sectors within the bank's remit. "We are not a defence ministry," she said on Thursday.

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Unions and NGOs fearful of EU Commission's new pro-business plan

Civil society groups and unions are nervous about the political turn taken by the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen’s second presidency, and warn its new Competitiveness Compass could steer it away from green deal aspirations and workers’ rights.

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EU Commission aims to simplify its way to future growth

The European Commission has presented its new economic strategy for the coming years. Simplification features prominently in a package of proposals that is sorely lacking in novelty.