The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Ireland’s neutrality ‘does not provide immunity’ from threats to Europe – Kallas

The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said now was ‘not the time for complacency’ on defence.

Evening Standard · Jun 9

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot makers

AAP · Jun 9

EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for free

The EU ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working days as it carries out an antitrust probe, or risk a heavy fine. The EU had warned Meta it faced interim measures if it did not open WhatsApp to…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

EU auditors flag weak oversight of €527 million Balkans transport fund

The European Commission lacked effective tools to monitor progress and relied on international lenders to oversee progress made in the transport sector in the Balkans, leading to the release of funds beyond the level of work completed, according to EU auditors.

Euronews · Jun 9

Replacing US military assets will cost Europeans €500bn, EU defence chief says

As the Trump administration continues pulling back from Europe, Andrius Kubilius warned on Tuesday that Europe can only fill the resulting gap with cooperation and a "big spend".

Euronews · Jun 9

Andy Burnham will be the next prime minister – here’s what that could mean for Britain

‘Manchesterism’ underpins the veteran politician’s plan for Britain. Here’s what Burnham says he would do as PM

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Why the EU economy should embrace digital currencies to become less dependent on the US

Compared to other parts of the world, the EU on the whole has been fairly reluctant to embrace digital economic innovation. The bloc has been suspicious of cryptocurrencies, and treated them as a potential threat to a financial system where stability is paramount.

The Conversation · Jun 9

Hours-long delays caused by new EU border system may persist for years

The International Air Transport Association warned border queues could reach six hours this summer

Evening Standard · Jun 9

No tech rule exemption for Apple, EU regulators say amid spat over Siri AI delay

European Union regulators have rejected Apple's plea to delay the launch of its new Siri AI in the EU. Apple had sought an 18-month exemption, citing privacy and security concerns related to EU tech rules. Regulators state the decision rests solely with Apple, asserting that EU regulations do not prevent…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

‘Act without delay’: Brussels warns Albania over Trump-linked resort project

A spokesperson for the European Commission has said that Tirana must “refrain from actions that could undermine” its bid to join the European Union, amid concerns that a sprawling coastal development linked to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is in breach of EU environmental standards.

Euronews · Jun 9