The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Indonesians fight a German cement giant over a mine and factory project

Indonesians are taking legal action against a major German cement producer under a new supply chain law

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Eight arrested in probe into men drugging and raping partners, UK crime agency says

As part of a separate operation into such offences, EU law enforcement agency Europol said the group of countries had identified 156 victims and perpetrators of drug-facilitated sexual assaults.

Euronews · Jul 2

India has Microsoft's market. Ireland has its profits

Microsoft's inaugural public tax report reveals a stark disconnect between its global market presence and where profits are booked. While India boasts a massive digital market, profits largely flow to jurisdictions like Ireland, where intellectual property is held. This public disclosure, mandated by the EU, highlights the need for greater…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

'No cherry-picking': Pressure mounts on Ireland to stop alumina sales to Russia

The scandal over alumina sales to Russia continues to dog Ireland as it takes over the rotating presidency of the EU Council, but Dublin says it will not commit to sanctions until an internal investigation is concluded.

Euronews · Jul 2

The EU Hit Google With a Record $4.7 Billion Fine. The Company Just Lost the Fight Over Paying It.

Google has lost its final legal challenge against one of the largest antitrust penalties ever imposed by the European Union, cementing a landmark victory for European regulators after an eight-year legal battle.

International Business Times · Jul 2

EU institutions pile on pressure for 'ambitious' budget with new resources

As member states negotiate a €2 trillion long-term budget, the European Commission is advocating for tangible proposals on new revenues, known as "own resources".

Euronews · Jul 2

CMA CGM deploys world's largest LNG-powered container ship on Asia-Europe route

Europe is investing in ever larger, cleaner container ships at a time when maritime sovereignty and supply-chain resilience have become strategic priorities.

Euronews · Jul 2

‘We will rebuild’: Ukrainians defiant after Russia ‘unleashes hell’ on Kyiv, with deadly strikes killing 30

SPECIAL DISPATCH: Residents on the ground in Kyiv tell Tom Watling of their shock following overnight onslaught of missiles and drones on the capital in ‘night of horror’

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Leaked EU document confirms Hungarian spy ring, renews pressure on Commissioner Várhelyi

A leaked European Commission document indicates that Hungary operated a diplomatic intelligence network targeting EU staff from 2012 to 2018, reviving scrutiny of Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and calls for his resignation.

Euronews · Jul 2

‘I don’t just watch climate change happening’: the young Swedes being paid to make a difference

Participant-led YPS scheme creates green projects while providing summer jobs in country with high youth unemployment

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2