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"Weakening encryption would make European security worse" – the VPN industry reacts to the EU's plan for end-to-end encryption backdoors

The ProtectEU is the first step into the EU Commission's strategy to lawful and effective access to data for law enforcement. While it isn't yet clear whether VPN providers would be impacted, the risk remains.

EU Tech Commissioner defends scrapping of AI Liability rules

EU Tech Commissioner defends scrapping of AI Liability rules

Henna Virkkunen said the directive would not have led to harmonised rules across Europe.

Green steel as a lifeline? EU Commission protects European metal industry from unfair competitors

Green steel as a lifeline? EU Commission protects European metal industry from unfair competitors

Europe's steelworkers are furious. They are afraid for their jobs. Is there still a future for Europe's heavy industry? Yes, says the European Commission - and presents a rescue plan.

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European consumers will have to cope with a 'notable adverse impact' on growth from tariffs, Greece’s central bank governor warns

EU Commission President also sounded off the alarm that Europe "cannot absorb global overcapacity, nor will we accept dumping on our market.”

Orbán on the EU's survival kit proposal: 'Are these people up to something?'

The Hungarian prime minister said the EU Commission's call for people to prepare a 72-hour emergency kit was scary. "What's on these people's minds? Are they up to something?" the politician lamented, speaking on public radio.

News Weekly: Pixel 9a is here, EU Commission gives Google heat, One UI 7 gets a launch date, and more

The Google Pixel 9a arrives, EU Commission gets two of Google's major products for breaching the DMA, One UI 7 gets a launch date, Verizon customers get good news, and Pebble watches are here.

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European Commission targets in-game currency in children's video games

The Commission is probing alleged unfair practices in the horse-riding game Star Stable Online, targeting in-game purchases aimed at children. The upcoming Digital Fairness Act may include stricter rules on virtual currency transparency and fairness.

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Brussels unveils highly-anticipated strategy on defence but fails to outline new funding options

Brussels unveils highly-anticipated strategy on defence but fails to outline new funding options

The European Commission's ReArm Europe proposal aims to see member states unleash up to €800 billion in defence spending over the next four years.

Brussels countermeasures to Trump's tariffs go into effect on 1 April

Brussels countermeasures to Trump's tariffs go into effect on 1 April

The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with a series of duties on US industrial and agricultural products that will go into effect from 1 April, responding to the Trump administration increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25 percent.

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EU Commission chief calls for defence 'surge' in address to EU parliament

EU Commission chief calls for defence 'surge' in address to EU parliament

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the European parliament to ramp up defence spending, as leaders mobilise to find common ground on the military future of the continent.

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Targeting citizens based on their political views is illegal, said EU data watchdog

Targeting citizens based on their political views is illegal, said EU data watchdog

The EU Commission was found to illegally target citizens with ads using sensitive personal data based on their political views, the European Data Protection Supervisor's decision can reveal.

Ukraine war 'leading nowhere'; give diplomacy a chance: Ex-EU Commission chief Juncker

Ukraine war 'leading nowhere'; give diplomacy a chance: Ex-EU Commission chief Juncker

Talking Europe sits down with one of the most high-profile EU Commission presidents of modern times, Jean-Claude Juncker, who was in office from 2014 to 2019. He shares his thoughts on Ursula von der Leyen's second European Commission and the challenges facing Europe, from migration to Ukraine and the Middle…

France's Breton resigns as EU commissioner in public clash with Ursula von der Leyen

France's Breton resigns as EU commissioner in public clash with Ursula von der Leyen

French European commissioner Thierry Breton announced he was standing down from his role effective immediately Monday, publicly accusing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of having tried to block him from being reappointed. Breton, one of the most influential figures in Brussels, has taken a strong line against some…

Von der Leyen 2.0 Commission takes shape: Gender parity under scrutiny amid big political in-tray

Von der Leyen 2.0 Commission takes shape: Gender parity under scrutiny amid big political in-tray

It hasn’t been smooth sailing this summer for Ursula von der Leyen, who was voted in as EU Commission president for a second term in July. She had asked national capitals to put forward two candidates for her new Commission, one female and one male, so that she could ensure…

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EU warns Elon Musk over X compliance—he fires back with vulgar 'Tropic Thunder' meme

The EU Commission forced to defend claims a strongly worded letter to Elon Musk was proof Brussels is interfering in U.S. elections.

Macron must 'admit he lost the election': Left group co-president Manon Aubry

The EU Commission president has won a comfortable majority from MEPs for a second term, but the Left bloc remains resolutely opposed to Ursula von der Leyen. We speak to Manon Aubry, the co-president of the Left group, about why she voted against von der Leyen, while also discussing international…

Orban cannot act in Europe’s name, Renew Europe chief Valérie Hayer says

Talking Europe speaks to the head of the centrist Renew group in the European Parliament, Valérie Hayer, who recently led the EU election campaign in France on behalf of President Macron’s political bloc. We dissect the all-important vote on July 18 on Ursula von der Leyen’s potential second term as…

EU anti-encryption crusaders seek to turn your digital devices into spyware

As the EU Commission considers making digital devices monitorable at all times, including smartphones and cars, experts warn against mass surveillance.

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European Union Elections: Far-Right Parties Gain Momentum

EU parliamentary elections witness rise of far-right parties challenging traditional center forces. Italy's PM Meloni emphasizes importance amid violence a...

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Giorgia Meloni could be EU kingmaker as Italy goes to polls

Italian PM courted by far right and centre ground as European parliamentary elections begin

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China's Xi In Serbia For Talks To Boost Economic Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his Serbian counterpart in Belgrade on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to deepen its political and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe.

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France urges coordination with China on Ukraine, trade at Paris summit

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen pressed Xi Jinping at a summit in Paris on Monday to use Beijing's influence to halt the Russian war against Ukraine, also telling the Chinese leader to accept fair global trade rules.

EU Commission President Urges Unity In Response To Finland's Border Closure

Finland's closure of border crossings with Russia raises EU security concerns over migrant surge.

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EU and US aim to bring aid to Gaza using temporary port

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Cyprus today, Friday, to observe preparations to send aid to war-ravaged Gaza by sea.

EU Commission President Announces Humanitarian Sea Corridor To Gaza

A charity ship is departing for Gaza to establish a humanitarian sea corridor, delivering aid to address ongoing crises.

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