The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Temu fined $232 million for breaching EU rules on sale of illegal products

Further penalties could follow in the coming months as a result of a nearly two-year investigation under the Digital ‌Services Act that ⁠requires large ⁠online companies to do more to tackle illegal and harmful content on their platforms.

The Economic Times · May 28

EU to back European alternatives to US dominated software and services in major push for ‘tech sovereignty’

European Commission reportedly preparing to back EU software vendors even more by stamping out fakes.

TechRadar · May 28

Chinese online retailer Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics

European Union regulators have fined Chinese online retailer Temu for failing to protect consumers from illegal products

AAP · May 28

Quarter of London small businesses still say Brexit is holding back growth

26% of small business owners in London think Brexit is a barrier to growth, according to new survey

Evening Standard · May 28

EU member states sign off on compromise to implement US trade pact

The European Union's 27 member states have formally approved a compromise with the European Parliament in order to implement a trade deal with the United States.

Radio France Internationale · May 28

EU countries insist on unity to avoid falling into Russia's special envoy 'trap'

The debate on who should be the special EU envoy for negotiations with the Kremlin is "a trap that Russia wants us to walk into", High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Thursday at an informal meeting of foreign ministers in Cyprus.

Euronews · May 28

Small but mighty: The tiny tech hubs driving Europe up global tech rankings

The continent thrives on smaller ecosystems that punch above their weight, with a great concentration of tech innovation and infrastructure in a tiny territory. Which European cities are driving tech and what sets them apart?

Euronews · May 28

Russia on the back foot with dynamics of war shifting in Ukraine’s favour, EU says – as it happened

EU chief diplomat says: ‘Russia is on the back foot, militarily, economically, but also diplomatically’

The Guardian - UK · May 28

Trump met with 'laughter and silence' by US allies in Gulf region

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 27, 2026: First, US President Donald Trump's attempts at finding a deal with Iran are under a lot of scrutiny. Next, the EU is asked to consider the environmental impact of mega data centres, as locals fight back against projects which might harm the environment.…

France 24 · May 28

Putin will try to recruit any envoy sent to talks, Ukraine's former PM says

Arseniy Yatsenyuk, former Ukrainian prime minister, told Euronews that while the European leaders are considering direct talks with Russia, the only thing Vladimir Putin is ready to accept is Europe's surrender.

Euronews · May 28