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Pee from 130 European cities reveals hike in recreational drug use

Illicit drugs found in wastewater from cities across Europe indicate a rise in stimulant consumption across the bloc, according to a new study.

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Brussels tech lobby distances from Huawei following Parliament probe

Influential tech industry group DIGITALEUROPE suspended Chinese member Huawei in the wake of a probe by Belgian prosecutors into suspected bribery at the European Parliament.

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Amazon considers appeal against record privacy fine decision

The company has 40 days to decide whether it will take further legal action.

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Products containing dangerous chemicals could get EU green label

As the EU pursues its war on red tape, proposed changes to sustainability rules could see harmful chemicals permitted on the bloc’s green investment list, allowing producers to take advantage of policy support and growing demand for environmentally friendly products.

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Tariffs: EU holds fire on US spirits in tit-for-tat trade war

The entry into force of a list of countermeasures against US trade tariffs, including American spirits, has been postponed to allow time for talks among EU member states, with the European Commission awaiting Washington’s next move before revising its overall response.

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Meta rolls out AI tools in EU, despite previous regulatory problems

The Irish data protection authority last year stopped the roll-out after the company wanted to user EU data for training purposes.

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EU plans to channel €10 trillion of citizens' savings into investments

The European Commission wants to boost Europe's economy by redirecting the savings of citizens across the EU towards investment to stay competitive on the global stage.

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EU plans to reduce steel imports by 15%

The European Commission presented on Wednesday an action plan for the steel and metals industries. In a sector marked by strong international competition, the European executive plans to tighten import quotas with an objective of 15% reduction.

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Commission warns Alphabet and Apple they're breaking EU digital rules

The Commission has resisted pressure from the Trump administration to shield US tech giants in finding the Google and iPhone owners are breaching the Digital Market Act.

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Lawmakers call for binding 5G security measures after Huawei scandal

EU Commissioner Henna Virkkunen has previously said she wants member states to speed up the 5G security toolbox implementation.

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EU Commission to decide whether to scrap AI liability rules by August

The European Parliament remains divided about whether to keep the liability rules for AI systems.

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Informal debate in European Parliament shows early industry demands for Circular Economy Act

In partnership with Confindustria

EU officials and industry leaders discussed the upcoming Circular Economy Act, emphasizing regulatory simplification and the need for a unified market for recycled materials.

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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.

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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?

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Defence White Paper, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' defence and finance reporter Paula Soler.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.