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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Incoming EU parliament to work on AI liability despite lobby concerns

Consumer groups support the new law to protect people from faults caused by artificial intelligence (AI).

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Hungarian presidency seeks to reignite debate on GMO deregulation

The agrotech industry fears a planned easing of regulation for new generation GM plants could be delayed for years by Hungary's decision to reopen the debate on whether they should be treated as equivalent to conventional crops.

Europe News

Green vote could make or break von der Leyen’s bid for second term

EU government leaders have overwhelmingly backed German former defence minister Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission. Now she needs to convince MEPs.

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EU Parliament subcommittee on defence unlikely to be promoted

The European Parliament’s subcommittee on security and defence (SEDE) is expected to remain as such, despite pressure from EU Liberals and the European People's Party (EPP) to turn it into a full committee, several sources told Euronews.

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EU ministers mull business case for geothermal energy in Budapest

National delegations will assess future financing for geothermal power as an enabler to achieve the intermediary 2030 climate target.

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Allow battery makers to benefit from green power, governments urge

Proposed small print to EU rules on battery manufacturing could have wider consequences for Europe's energy transition, policy makers have been warned.

Money

Apple opening payments on iPhones solves EU competition concerns

Banks and other potential rivals previously argued it’s unfair they’re forced to use software controlled by the tech giant.

Europe

Analysis: Five ideas for EU governance reform

After five years of a 'geopolitical Commission' that introduced a large tranche of new legislation, the EU must now adapt and equip itself for an era of implementation and enforcement, say analysts — but how? Here are five innovative ideas proferred by think tanks ahead of the new mandate.

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Porn platform XNXX to fall under stringent EU platform rules

It's the fourth adult content platform to be subject to the strictest DSA obligations.

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Centre-right EPP group warns Commission to ease off on green policy

MEPs have decided against splitting the European Parliament's largest committee into separate panels on environment and health, prompting a call from a leading European People's Party lawmaker not to overwhelm it with more environmental legislation.