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AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods

Chinese retail platform handed penalty over listings for items such as counterfeit products and unsafe toys

The Guardian - UK

Sweet, sweet Spanish victory

In today's newsletter: The FIFA World Cup magic comes to an end, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds court on competitiveness, and various European capitals face ministerial reshuffles.

Euronews

Journal of Free Speech Law: "A Cure Worse than the Disease: Why the EU's Proposal to Criminalize Hate Speech Violates Freedom of Expression—and Won't Reduce Intolerance or Extremism," by Jacob Mchangama & Natalie Alkiviadou

The article is here; the Introduction: In Germany, an artist and activist was arrested multiple times, once for wearing a… The post Journal of Free Speech Law: "A Cure Worse than the Disease: Why the EU's Proposal to Criminalize Hate Speech Violates Freedom of Expression—and Won't Reduce Intolerance or Extremism,"…

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Ukrainian gains should bring Putin to the negotiating table: Kubilius

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews’ flagship morning news programme Europe Today, European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius spoke about Ukraine's battlefield gains, Europe's defence ambitions and how to interpret proclamations from the White House.

Euronews

India key EU partner for semiconductors due to skilled talent pool: European Commission VP

The European Union considers India a vital partner for semiconductor supply chain resilience. India's skilled talent pool makes it important for research and development efforts. Both nations agreed to deepen cooperation in advanced technology sectors. India's Semicon 2.0 program aims to boost its semiconductor ecosystem significantly. This collaboration strengthens global…

The Economic Times

European Commission Moves Us One Step Closer to the End of the Open Internet

It's coming faster than you might think.

Reason

European Commission President pledges support to Ukraine during visit

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'Combine our strengths': EU, Ukraine sign multi-billion 'drone deal' to counter Russia

The European Union and Ukraine have signed a landmark "drone deal" to combine Kyiv's battlefield expertise with European industrial capacity for joint production, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Google urges EU top court to back ruling scrapping $1.7 billion antitrust fine

Google urged Europe's top court to dismiss an EU antitrust appeal. Regulators challenged a lower court ruling which annulled a fine imposed on Google. The European Commission had accused Google of using restrictive clauses in publisher contracts. Google's lawyer argued the Commission's new arguments were flawed and incomplete. A final…

The Economic Times

European Commission President tells Ukraine ‘the tide is turning’ during visit

Von der Leyen said she would announce new steps toward integrating the European and Ukrainian defense industries

The Independent UK

Cypriot minister defends appointment of EU Cyprus special representative following backlash

Cyprus says the EU’s appointment of Raffaele Fitto as special representative for the divided Mediterranean territory will support reunification efforts, but Turkish Cypriot leadership has blasted the move as biased and putting strain on efforts to improve EU-Turkey relations.

Euronews

Moscow warns that foreign troops in Ukraine would be seen as legitimate targets – as it happened

Members of the pro-Ukraine “coalition of the willing” this week reasserted their desire for such a force after a cessation of hostilities

The Guardian - UK

Newsletter: ‘Tide turning’ for Ukraine, von der Leyen says in Kyiv

Hello, it’s Wednesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: the view on the ground in Ukraine as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits, and a new EU-UK pact marks a “new era” for Gibraltar.

Euronews

EU seals deal with Ukraine to scale up drone production

Ukraine and the European Union have signed a "drone deal" to combine Kyiv's expertise with Europe's industrial capacity to boost production, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday. Her visit comes as Russian strikes killed six people and wounded at least 20 across Ukraine, according to regional…

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Euronews

Europe's corporate debt ranking: Which countries borrow the most?

Seven European countries exceed the European Commission's benchmark for company debt, but the figures tell a more complex story. Multinational financing, not financially weak companies, explains much of the ranking.

International Business Times UK

Brussels Moves to Force Meta and TikTok to Redesign 'Addictive' Apps Amid EU Child Safety Law

The European Commission is urging Meta and TikTok to alter addictive features on their platforms, as part of a broader EU initiative to regulate children's access to social media.

International Business Times

The Push For Age Limits In Social Media Use Is Growing. Europe Is Now Joining The List

The European Commission plans to introduce age-based restrictions on children's access to social media as governments worldwide tighten online safety rules.

The Guardian - UK

EU chief pledges social media ban to protect children from ‘predatory algorithms’

Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment comes after panel of experts calls for restriction for under-13s

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Euronews

No, the EU is not about to censor access to the internet

Viral claims that the EU is introducing an "internet passport" to control or censor internet access are misleading. They misrepresent the European Commission's planned age-verification app.

Euronews

Von der Leyen convinced by case for 'age-appropriate' social media restrictions

The European Commission President said proposals will be put to member states after the summer.

Euronews

Newsletter: Settlement trade showdown looms

Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn writing on another stifling day in Brussels. The political agenda is also hot – today we preview a clash on Israeli settlement trade, a push for further sanctions on Russia, and an expected reshuffle in Ukraine’s government.

The Economic Times

EU ministers to debate curbing trade with Israeli settlements

European Union foreign ministers will discuss new measures against Israeli settlements. The European Commission paper suggests three options for trade restrictions. Member states have growing pressure to act on settlement expansion. The International Court of Justice previously ruled settlements illegal. A formal decision on trade curbs is not expected on…

Euronews

Europe Today: Europe at an economic crossroads as global tensions rise

Christine Lagarde warns Europe must strengthen its economy as renewed tensions in the Middle East add fresh uncertainty to the global outlook. EU finance ministers meet in Brussels as the bloc considers new economic measures, trade restrictions on Israeli settlements and updated crypto rules.

Euronews

Von der Leyen to donate gun gifted by Erdoğan to military museum

Personalised pistols given out by the Turkish president at this week's NATO summit appear to be gifts that keep on giving.

Ballotpedia

Labor Department submits revised ESG rule to White House

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