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Consumer authorities warn Meta over misleading 'pay or consent' switch

The European Commission is probing the US social media giant regarding potential breaches of EU consumer law.

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Vifor to rectify smear campaign against competitor after EU warning

Pharma company Vifor promised to correct misleading information about a rival iron supplement’s safety record, following an EU antitrust investigation into abuse of a dominant market position.

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EU cloud scheme needs more privacy safeguards, French watchdog says

With no more meetings planned, certification is likely to be delayed still further.

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Committees vote for leadership, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by health and food reporter Marta Iraola Iribarren

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Healthcare

Von der Leyen confirms Critical Medicines, Biotech Acts in pipeline

Two key legislative frameworks aimed at reducing dependencies on critical drugs and boosting the EU’s life science sector were included in the political guidelines of newly re-elected Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Europe News

Who’s who in the European Parliament’s new committee roster

From mammoth structures for energy and the environment to smaller ones looking at fish, we take you through the movers and shakers who will determine EU lawmaking in practice.

Europe News

EU moves to secure lithium supplies from Serbia amid protests

Brussels has signed a cooperation agreement with Serbia on the supply of critical raw materials, in a move that is also seen as a pivot by the Balkan nation, traditionally an ally of Russia, towards the EU.

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How has the Digital Services Act been enforced, one year on?

A year after the landmark EU rules affecting digital platforms began to apply, the system of enforcement is fully under way.

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Von der Leyen 2: Relief mixed with concern from green groups

While the Commission president remains committed to the European Green Deal and promises a 90% emissions cut target for 2040, environmental groups have signalled varying degrees of concern over a shift in focus away from nature towards industrial competitiveness.

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Meta stops EU roll-out of AI model due to regulatory concerns

The company already faced data protection complaints in several EU countries.

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Ombudsman slams Commission for secrecy around child sexual abuse law

The Commission has been accused of "maladministration" for refusing to release documents.

Earth News

EU executive rejects auditors' call for ‘reality check’ on hydrogen

The European Court of auditors claims European Commission targets to deploy 'green' hydrogen to meet emissions targets are unrealistic, but the executive remains bullish.

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Water resilience can’t be ignored, 21 member states warn EU executive

Strengthening water management in the EU will require concrete action and strategic mobilisation, according to a joint-letter published today.

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TikTok must comply with EU Digital Markets Act: EU Court

Bytedance loses gatekeeper status appeal before Luxembourg court.

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Analysis: How could a Trump win affect EU Big Tech enforcement?

A Republican victory is likely to halt further progress on aligning EU and US policy.

Europe News

Von der Leyen confirmation vote, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by senior health and food reporter Gerardo Fortuna

Europe News

Who will chair which committee in the European Parliament?

Now that the political groups in the European Parliament have chosen the policy areas they are most interested in leading, the national parties are putting forward some names to coordinate the committees.

Business

What would a UK-EU thaw mean for financial services?

An improved Brexit deal under new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government could aid the City of London – but it won’t bring back lost jobs, experts say.

Health news

EU Court to rule on vaccine controversy ahead von der Leyen’s vote

Ursula von der Leyen will seek European Parliament's backing for her appointment as Commission chief next week, but an unexpected ruling arriving from Luxembourg could stymie proceedings.

Earth News

Hungary claims progress on air pollution and water at EU summit

Hungary hailed a 'successful' first, informal, summit of EU environment ministers and officials during its EU Council presidency, but drew fire from Germany for excluding civil society representatives from the meeting in Budapest.