The Latest Breaking News from European Union

France and Germany abandon joint project to build European fighter jet

Paris and Berlin conclude firms involved unable to agree on way forward in blow to Europe’s common defence push

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Nations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain, France, and others are considering similar age restrictions. These measures aim to protect young users from online harms. Tech firms face new demands for age verification and content moderation.

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Voices: ‘Brexit never had full consent’: Readers on why leaving the EU failed to live up to voter expectations

YOUR VIEWS: Our community reacts to Sir John Curtice’s polling showing a shift in public opinion a decade on from Brexit, with the majority agreeing that it has failed to live up to expectations

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Why Ireland is under fire over its alumina exports to Russia

Though legal, Ireland's alumina exports to Russia have prompted outrage just as the country prepares to assume the EU Council's presidency.

Euronews · Jun 8

Robotaxis are coming to Europe — and the EU wants to speed things up

France, Germany, Italy and 14 other countries have signed a joint declaration to coordinate autonomous vehicle testing across borders, paving the way for faster adoption of the technology across Europe.

Euronews · Jun 8

Age verification for social media is the right idea built the wrong way

Social media bans for minors risk sacrificing digital privacy in pursuit of online safety.

TechRadar · Jun 8

EU says Ebola outbreak makes ceasefire in DRC more necessary than ever

The European Union’s crisis management commissioner has called for a ceasefire between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, saying the need for peace has become even more urgent with the spread of the Ebola outbreak.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 8

Seven EU countries push Brussels to resist further weakening of car emission targets

The document signed by seven EU countries reveals a growing divide within Europe between governments seeking flexibility for car manufacturers and those determined to preserve the integrity of the EU’s carbon emissions trajectory.

Euronews · Jun 8

Plan to curb China's growing influence in EU ports takes shape

A draft document seen by Euronews shows that EU transport ministers are preparing guidance for member states on how to assess foreign investment in EU ports and apply controls to counter China's influence.

Euronews · Jun 8

Viktor Orbán returns to Brussels after election setback

Hungary's former prime minister will return to Brussels next week for the first time since his election defeat in April, attending a gathering of the far-right Patriots for Europe.

Euronews · Jun 8