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New appeals body to rule on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube complaints

The aim of Appeals Centre Europe is to reduce the burden on regulators in addressing appeals against policy violations on social media platforms.

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MEPs oppose cuts to EU programs, demand increased budget for 2025

Parliamentary budget committee adopted its position on the 2025 budget, rejecting the Council's proposal to cut €1.52 billion from flagship EU projects such as Horizon Europe or Erasmus+.

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Seeking significant growth, Euronext hails EU merger softening

The pan-European stock exchange hopes antitrust officials will cut it some slack as it chases global ambitions.

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Brussels urged not to U-turn on car CO2 limits amid industry ‘crisis’

Electricity firms fear the EU is about to cave in to industry pressure and ease cuts on car emissions, as Austria, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands ask the European Commission to help electrify company car fleets.

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Money matters under scrutiny, Newsletter

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

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European Parliament's legal committee seeks involvement in AI group

Legal committee MEPs want to join the industry and civil liberties committees already in cross-parliament working group on the AI Act.

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Malta’s golden passport scheme can stay, EU court signals

The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship has raised security concerns – but a legal opinion issued Friday may offer a reprieve.

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EU top court rules in favour of veggie burgers in labelling dispute

Plant-based foods can continue to be sold and promoted using terms traditionally associated with meat, as long as their composition is clearly labelled and does not mislead consumers, the EU Court of Justice ruled.

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Meta cannot use public data on sexual orientation for ads: ECJ

Meta is not allowed to use personal data obtained at a public event for users’ targeted advertising, the EU Court of Justice said in a case involving Max Schrems and Facebook.

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EU Commission: Current consumer rules unfit for 2024 online market

The Commission’s report on EU consumer law finds that addictive designs, social media influencers, and dark patterns are posing risks for users, manipulating their choices online. It will serve as the basis for the Digital Fairness Act, which will be on the next Justice Commissioner's agenda.

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EU claims to be ‘on track’ with global biodiversity pledge

The European Union’s chief negotiator on a United Nations compact to reverse biodiversity loss denies postponement of anti-deforestation law undermines credibility just weeks ahead of crunch summit in Colombia.

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Czechia, Cyprus, Portugal urged to comply with DSA

The countries did not meet the February deadline to comply with the Digital Services Act.

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EU auditors warn €1.5bn defence industry programme stretched too thin

The European Court of Auditors has called for a more robust design and realistic targets on a flagship bid to bolster the EU defence industry, which remains divided over eligibility criteria for funding under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP).

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Meta’s anti-scam initiative ‘simply isn’t good enough’, Revolut says

The social media giant should monitor fake ads and reimburse victims, fintech company Revolut has said, citing figures showing Facebook and WhatsApp remain the biggest source of fraud.

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What is the new recipe for MEPs grilling European Commissioners?

The new Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament adopted last April modify the conduct of the hearings on the committees involved, the duration, the speaking time but also introduce more scope for ongoing scrutiny throughout the mandate.

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European Parliament reveals format for Commissioner confirmation hearings

Environment, Industry or Human rights – which Parliament committees will analyse the Commissioners-designate?

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Hollywood writers AI strike negotiator warns EU, US to remain on guard

Calls to innovate in AI could potentially endanger the creative industry, since there may be too few regulatory guardrails on companies, says the lead creative industry negotiator from Hollywood

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EU deforestation backflip: Conservatives cheer, green groups rage

A much-debated deforestation law has been postponed by the European Commission, sparking outrage from environmentalists but relief from affected businesses.

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Spain should have been punished for lax budget, EU advisors say

The European Commission failed to correctly follow EU law when it forgave Madrid for its high deficit earlier this year, a legal panel of fiscal advisors has said.

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EU Commission probes TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat’s video suggestions

The EU executive has started an investigation into social media network practices, given fears that vulnerable people are being fed fake news and content promoting self-harm.