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'VPNs are lawful technical tools,' says EU Court in landmark Anne Frank copyright ruling

Are VPNs to blame for copyright infringement? The EU’s highest court just weighed in on a complex dispute over Anne Frank's diary, officially recognizing VPNs as "lawful technical tools" and protecting publishers who use effective geo-blocking. Here's what you need to know.

TechRadar · Jul 21

Microsoft strikes 'multibillion-dollar' deal with French AI firm Mistral

Microsoft and French startup Mistral said Tuesday they had signed a "multibillion-dollar" deal for the US tech giant to use the AI developer's computing infrastructure in Europe.

France 24 · Jul 21

Brussels prepares first digital rulebook fine against Google, risking Trump's ire: media reports

German media reports say the EU executive is set to announce the fine against the tech titan on Thursday in a move that could escalate tensions with the Trump administration over digital services.

Euronews · Jul 21

India must tighten food safety regime before India-EU FTA takes effect, says GTRI

Before the implementation of the India-EU free trade agreement, India must prioritize the enhancement of its food safety framework. By strengthening local regulations, India can avert unjust restrictions on agricultural exports. Adopting a contemporary, evidence-based system will safeguard consumer interests and elevate competitive edge. Initiatives such as farm-to-port traceability and…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Burnham VAT cut exposes ‘madness’ of post-Brexit rules, says Stormont minister

DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said the Government has been ‘far too willing to do the EU’s work’.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

One in five EU jobs classed as vulnerable and Spain tops the list, report says

Close to one in five jobs in the European Union qualifies as vulnerable on at least one of three counts, inadequate pay, insecure employment or a lack of workplace rights, according to a new report from Eurofound, which places Spain at the top of the table.

Euronews · Jul 21

‘A big job ahead of him’: world leaders congratulate Andy Burnham as he becomes Britain’s PM

Beyond the diplomatic platitudes global media focuses on the ‘immense’ scale of the challenge he faces in the job

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

Where in the EU can people expect the longest working life?

From the Netherlands to Romania, expected working lives vary dramatically across the EU. Here's how every country compares.

Euronews · Jul 21

French MPs aim to reach agreement on social media ban in time for new school year

French lawmakers are mobilising to reach a compromise on legislation that would ban children under 15 from using social media, aiming to have the restrictions in place for the start of the new school year in September.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 21

Fact check: Is the EU set to ban bottled water multipacks?

Claims that the EU will ban multipacks of bottled water from August have spread widely on social media. But a closer look at the legislation shows the picture is more nuanced than some posts suggest.

Euronews · Jul 21