U.S. To Help Musk Fight EU $137 Million Fine Over X's Violation Of Digital Services Act The EU announced the fine in December of last year. International Business Times · Sep 25
European Union vows to defend its stand against X after the US backs a court challenge from Elon Musk The European Union imposed a significant fine on social media platform X for regulatory violations. Following this, the U.S. government expressed support for Musk's legal efforts to dismiss the fine. The European Commission emphasised its right to enforce legislation aimed at protecting citizens. This situation has escalated tensions between Brussels… The Economic Times · Sep 25
EU vows to defend its fine against X after the US backs a court challenge from Elon Musk The European Union says it's ready to defend a 120 million euro fine issued to social media platform X The Independent UK · Sep 25
How European governments are trying to ease the fuel price shock European governments are cutting fuel taxes, offering subsidies and adjusting energy rules to ease the impact of record petrol and diesel prices. France, Germany and Spain are among those expanding support, while the EU faces the added risk of possible US restrictions on diesel exports. Euronews · Sep 25
Poland halted asylum claims at the Belarus border and now wants Europe to follow its example Poland stopped registering asylum applications from migrants entering from Belarus in March 2025, calling it a temporary emergency measure The Independent UK · Sep 25
Europe uses subsidies, taxes and policy pauses to offset pain of high fuel prices Governments across Europe are using subsidies, taxes, and policy changes to help their economies, companies and aggrieved citizens weather an energy crisis caused by wars in Ukraine and the Middle East The Independent UK · Sep 25
Brussels dials up pressure on Kyiv to speed up reforms amid budget crunch The European Commission in sounding the alarm over Ukraine's slow pace of reforms, which is complicating access to critical financial assistance. Euronews · Sep 25
US government seeks to join Elon Musk in challenge against EU's fine on X The US government has formally requested to join Elon Musk's effort to annul a significant EU fine. The fine of €120 million was imposed by European tech regulators for breaching online content regulations. This action followed a two-year investigation under the Digital Services Act initiated by the EU. The US… The Economic Times · Sep 25
Five EU countries push Brussels to ease carbon costs for industry Austria and four Central European countries want more flexibility in the EU carbon market, warning high decarbonisation costs risk driving investment and production overseas. Euronews · Sep 24
Finance Watch warns of online tactics designed to influence retail investors Online design tactics can influence consumers and retail investors, including minors, to make decisions that may not be in their best interests, while making information about potential risks less prominent, Finance Watch has warned. Euronews · Sep 24
EU grid power struggle: capitals push back against Brussels tariff rules European Union governments are pushing back against a Brussels drive to reshape electricity network costs, watering down plans for coordinated tariffs as the fight over the bloc’s expensive and congested power grids becomes increasingly political. Euronews · Sep 24
UK consumers urged to sign up for share of £56m new car delivery compensation The development follows the European Commission’s 2018 decision to fine certain shipping companies for fixing prices for the transport of vehicles. Evening Standard · Sep 24
Indian recyclers seek government intervention on EU waste ban proposal India's federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry is engaging with the EU regarding proposed metal waste export restrictions. The European Commission plans to exclude India from importing metal waste due to environmental concerns. Indian recyclers, particularly small and medium enterprises, are worried about the impact on supply chains and costs.… The Economic Times · Sep 24
USDA restricts ESG spending in dairy checkoff program In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: Ballotpedia · Sep 23
Euronews · Sep 23 EU Commission poised to formally back Albania's 2027 accession deadline The Commission is set to formally back Albania's 2027 accession deadline in a new roadmap, which is also due to include a list of key deliverables Tirana will have to prioritise to complete the process by the end of next year.
Euronews · Sep 23 Trump’s Russia tariffs could threaten to deepen Europe’s LNG squeeze The European Commission has said it will work with Washington to make sure that as little disruption as possible will come from the latest tariffs against Russian energy announced by Donald Trump.
The Conversation · Sep 23 4 steps Canada must take to get its own act together before an EU associate membership European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed hope that Canada could become the European Union’s first “associate member.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, more realistically, has called for a strong, unique alliance.
Euronews · Sep 23 AI chatbots serve up content from Russia's sanctioned state-run outlets, RSF finds Reporters Without Borders tested six AI chatbots by requesting news from RT, Sputnik, and other EU-sanctioned Russian outlets, and found that three produced full summaries with links and quotes, sometimes after encountering web pages explicitly stating the outlets were under sanctions.
Euronews · Sep 23 Von der Leyen says Hungary 'strengthened rule of law', unlocks €4.2bn in EU funding The European Commission has unlocked €4.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary and reopened Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe access, after PM Péter Magyar's government met EU rule-of-law conditions. Brussels froze the funds in 2022 over corruption and procurement concerns under the Orbán government.
Euronews · Sep 23 Sanctions showdown leaves a bad taste as Latvia cautions against 'normalising' Russia Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn, authoring today’s newsletter along with my colleague Angela Skujins, who’s live on your screens this morning. Today: how a Russia sanctions showdown is leaving a bad taste, and why Brussels is facing mounting pressure to address the energy crunch.
Evening Standard · Sep 22 Burnham and von der Leyen meet amid concerns over ‘Made in Europe’ plan Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen met in New York.
Reason · Sep 22 The E.U. Just Proposed Its Most Sweeping Social Media Restriction to Date The KIDS Act could age-gate the internet for hundreds of millions of users.
Euronews · Sep 22 Brussels seeks power to order electricity demand cuts in energy crisis The European Commission is seeking more hands-on control to head off power failures during future energy crise, according to plans seen by Euronews.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22 UK politics: Trump says he has a better UK relationship with Burnham as PM – as it happened US president says Burnham will be ‘a great PM’ in friendly first meeting on the sidelines of UN General Assembly but makes jibe at Starmer
Euronews · Sep 22 The trials and tribulations of finalising an EU sanctions package Good morning. Angela Skujins holding this Tuesday's newsletter pen, where we dive into the battle lines that continue to be drawn over Russian sanctions, and why a Mediterranean minister is calling on EU cash to set-up return hubs.