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Microsoft urged to answer EU questions on Generative AI

Failing to provide the Commission with an answer by 27 May could result in a hefty fine.

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3 nations seek private input for €2.5bn critical mineral investment

The Raw Materials Funds announced by France, Germany and Italy will be operational before the summer break.

Europe News

First ruling farmer protesters to shake bloc’s agriculture policy

A farmers’ protest movement has entered a European government for the first time in the Netherlands. What will be its impact on EU policies?

Economy

Economics chief cites no regrets despite green deal backlash

With fresh elections looming, senior officials are unrepentant for making climate change a priority of their five-year term.

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Meta’s platforms hit with two more DSA investigations

The EU Commission starts probing platform's measures to protect minors.

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No grace period for DSA compliance in Ireland – Interview

The Irish watchdog will go after breaches of EU platform rules, the new authority says.

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EU consumer groups call for DSA probe into Temu

The Chinese online marketplace would lack information about product safety, among other things.

Earth News

Commissioner touts launch of critical raw material joint purchasing

EU executive will set a procurement system to secure supply of more than 30 critical raw minerals, similar to that applied to natural gas.

Earth News

Industry backers say Europe needs a carbon capture tsar

With real-world development lagging far behind the rhetoric of policy makers in Brussels, industry groups and big oil agree the EU needs a 'CCS tsar' to make the case for a climate solution that still attracts a lot of mistrust

Economy

Commission forecasts inflation tumbling, despite oil price hike

Inflation could be just 2.2% in the EU next year, as voters cite concerns over rising prices.

Health news

Bloc’s health budget facing uncertain future – EU official

An unprecedented funding line for health in the current EU long-term budget will likely be a one-off, said a senior official mulling long-term financing more sustainable than EU funds alone.

Europe News

8 MEPs who could dominate economic and finance policy

The EU’s 720 lawmakers will spend the next five years pondering issues including a digital euro and capital markets reform – but which MEPs will likely stand out?

Earth News

Commission urges nature protection amid fast tracking of green energy

Environmental groups have expressed relief at European Commission guidelines for the acceleration of renewable energy deployment, which stress the need to respect nature protection rules.

Tech News

X seeks DSA compliance with auto content check, company says

The online platform is subject to an ongoing investigation into content moderation and DSA compliance.

Europe News

Estonia blocks plan to put VAT on Airbnb, Uber-style online platforms

The Baltic nation wielded a veto over laws intended to modernise tax for the digital economy.

Earth News

Berlin and Dublin spearhead move to unblock Nature Restoration Law

Eleven EU members are urging their peers to sign off on a new Nature Restoration Law - perhaps the most important piece of environmental legislation to fall foul of a backlash against the European Commission's green deal agenda.

Earth News

Von der Leyen mollifies MEPs over PFAS ban concerns

An exchange of letters reveals German centre-right MEPs' concerns over a proposed blanket ban of PFAS 'forever chemicals', and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's efforts to reassure them that industry will be shielded from negative impacts.

Earth News

Trucks and buses to slash CO2 emissions by 90% by 2040

Heavy-duty fleet manufacturers need to shift their efforts towards electrification.

Tech News

Booking.com gatekeeper under EU's online competition rules

Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft already fall under the scope of the rules.

Europe News

Estonia threatens to block Airbnb tax-hike plan

The Baltic nation could veto long-discussed plans to charge VAT on online accommodation rentals and taxi rides.