The Latest Breaking News from European Commission

Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by ‘extremely frustrating’ delays

Green groups say European Commission is ‘chief roadblock’ to its own plans, as report finds poor progress four years on

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

'Ground the jets' — EU lawmakers take aim at luxury flights in energy crunch

The call comes as Europe’s aviation sector braces for widespread disruption, with airlines warning of flight cancellations. Against this backdrop, European lawmakers argue that continued unrestricted use of private jets represents a glaring inequity.

Euronews · Apr 23

Watch: Why the fuel crisis might ground your summer vacation flights?

If you are planning a holiday this year, you might want to check your bank balance and your flight status before you pack. Europeans are entering what is shaping up to be a "Surcharge Summer". What causes this turbulence?

Euronews · Apr 23

EU calls for energy vouchers, social tariffs and VAT reductions to curb soaring prices

The European Commission's short-term protections are paired with expectations of behavioural change, including reduced energy consumption or participation in demand flexibility schemes.

Euronews · Apr 22

'I told Orbán his LGBT law was homophobic,' says Luxembourg's foreign minister

In an interview with Euronews' Europe Today show, Xavier Bettel said he once confronted outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about the law he had passed targeting LGBT people. Bettel said he told Orbán: "Being gay is not a choice, but being homophobic is a choice."

Euronews · Apr 22

EU Draws Red Line: Hungary LGBTQ Law Ruling Tests New Government, Cites Rights Violation

Péter Magyar's new government faces pressure after the EU court ruled Hungary's LGBTQ law violates EU rules. The law, passed under Viktor Orbán, breaches fundamental rights, including non-discrimination.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22

EU foreign ministers reject proposal to suspend association agreement with Israel

A part suspension was tabled by Ireland, Spain and Slovenia but did not receive enough backing from other member states

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21

Sir Hayden Phillips

Senior civil servant regarded as the ‘mandarin’s mandarin’ who worked in the Home Office, the Cabinet Office, the Treasury and at the European Commission

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21

Security researchers hacked the demo version of the European Commission's new age verification app in less than two minutes

Still a far cry from 'actually ready'.

PC Gamer · Apr 21

Scroll, like, repeat: How the EU plans to boost children's protection online

The Commission presented its plan to protect minors online as it presents a new age-verification system. Member states are legislating to ban children from social media, while the European Parliament is calling for a strict 16-year limit.

Euronews · Apr 21