Social care commission recommendations might not come into effect for a decade The Casey Commission formally began this week, and its terms of references have now been set out. The Independent UK · May 1, 2025
The EU’s biggest political party met in Valencia – what we learned As the European People's Party met in Valencia at a gathering overshadowed by a power cuts across Spain and Portugal this week, here are some of the key takeaways. Euronews · Apr 30, 2025
EU competition chief on digital regulation: 'We're not here to make enemies' The European Commission imposed fines on digital giants Apple and Meta last week, and concluded two cases against them under its digital regulations. Euronews · Apr 30, 2025
EU-UK defence pact could be main deliverable of upcoming London summit Talks between Brussels and London for a security and defence partnership are ongoing with EU ambassadors scheduled to discuss a first draft put together by the Commission's External Action Service next week. Euronews · Apr 30, 2025
Big Tech watered down AI Code of Practice: report The US government’s Mission to the EU sent a letter to the European Commission pushing back against the Code. Euronews · Apr 30, 2025
EU governments discuss action on disinformation over climate policy Environment ministers discussed on Tuesday how to counter disinformation and propaganda targeting the EU's climate and environmental policies, less than 24 hours after a catastrophic power cut in Spain and Portugal gave wing to precisely the kind of fake news and spin that are causing concern. Euronews · Apr 29, 2025
NGOs warn of Big Pharma’s influence on EU drug reform Several major organisations are suspicious that recent lobbying efforts by pharmaceutical companies could sway the upcoming EU pharmaceutical reform talks in favour of innovation arguments at the expense of patient access. Euronews · Apr 29, 2025
EU Commission seeks to bridge generation gap with 'fairness index' As part of its upcoming 2026 Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness, the European Commission is developing an Index of Intergenerational Solidarity to measure how well countries are protecting the future of younger and future generations. Euronews · Apr 29, 2025
Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship raised security concerns. Euronews · Apr 29, 2025
European Commission questions legality of US seabed mining plans The EU executive “deeply regrets” President Trump’s decision to promote deep-sea mining in international waters, joining a chorus of voices questioning the legality of Washington’s latest bid to secure supplies of lithium, rare earth metals and other critical raw materials. Euronews · Apr 28, 2025
EU needs 'reality check' on flawed microchip strategy: report The European Court of Auditors tells the European Commission to take stock and rethink Chips Act. Euronews · Apr 28, 2025
Von der Leyen and Trump will meet at 'right moment' when EU-US trade deal is ready The European Commission hopes to schedule a meeting between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump once trade talks yield results. Euronews · Apr 28, 2025
EU Commission ready to step in if AI standards delayed Temporary solutions should help companies with their efforts to comply with the AI Act, the European Commission said. Euronews · Apr 28, 2025
Digital Markets Act under discussion, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU news editor-in-chief, Jeremy Fleming-Jones Euronews · Apr 28, 2025
Fortune · Apr 27, 2025 Ex-FTC commissioner accuses former chair Lina Khan of 'procedural shenanigans' that iced M&A activity A former FTC official who served under Khan said the accusation was “shockingly out of touch with reality.”
PC Gamer · Apr 25, 2025 Apple and Meta have been fined a total of €700,000,000 for non-compliance with the EU Digital Markets Act. Which, in their billion-dollar world, is just chump change Will they even notice?
Euronews · Apr 25, 2025 Irish watchdog to prioritise child safety online in 2025 The Digital Services Act regulator is involved in the drafting of EU guidelines on child safety – which are expected this year.
Euronews · Apr 24, 2025 EU and UK underline commitment to energy transition at London summit The president of the European Commission has underlined the need for Europe to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels at an energy security summit hosted jointly by the UK government and International Energy Agency, despite US demands for Europe to ramp up LNG imports.
TechRadar · Apr 24, 2025 Apple and Meta hit with €700m of fines by EU Apple hit with a €500m fine by the EU, with Google receiving a €200m penalty, but the move could further escalate tensions.
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025 South Korean truth commission halts probe into adoption fraud, hundreds of cases in limbo The South Korean government’s fact-finding commission has suspended its groundbreaking investigation into the extensive fraud and abuse that tainted the nation’s historic foreign adoption program, stemming from internal disputes among commissioners about which cases warranted recognition
Euronews · Apr 24, 2025 From TikTok to AI: What the EU now calls a security threat From TikTok to AI agents, burner phones to banned apps: rising global tensions are forcing EU officials to rethink which tech tools are safe to use - and which could hand secrets to foreign powers.
Euronews · Apr 23, 2025 EU holds firm on pharma reform proposal despite industry pressure The European Commission has no plans to withdraw or revise its proposed overhaul of EU pharmaceutical rules, despite mounting pressure from the pharmaceutical industry concerned about potential tariffs and the sector’s competitiveness.
Euronews · Apr 23, 2025 Brussels rejects Russian recognition of Crimea and sanctions relief included in leaked US proposal Disagreements between Brussels and Washington continue to deepen amid growing US pressure to strike a deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine.
Euronews · Apr 23, 2025 EU Commission withdrew patent file to push for agreement, says industry chief In its 2025 work program, the European Commission announced it will scrap rules on Standard Essential Patents.
Euronews · Apr 23, 2025 MEPs oppose Commission's overhaul of EU budget after 2027 Members of the European Parliament called for a budget of more than 1% of the EU's GDP and rejected the Commission's idea of single national plans under the EU's next long-term budget (2028-34).