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EU finds Meta violates digital rules by not doing enough to keep children off Instagram and Facebook

One in ten children under the age of 13 is using Facebook or Instagram, EU regulators say.

Euronews

EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram

The European Union says Meta is failing to keep underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram

The Independent UK

China hawks are gaining ground in the Commission. Will EU countries follow?

The European Commission's services are sizing up tools to counter Chinese rivals, including the Anti-Coercion Instrument. But despite mounting pressure from Beijing, the issue is still in its early stages — and EU member states remain divided.

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European Parliament calls to define rape as sex without consent

A resolution adopted by the European Parliament calls for a common definition of rape across the EU, stating that any sexual act without consent should be considered rape.

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China slams ‘Made in Europe’ push, mulls retaliation

Beijing released a statement on Monday attacking the EU’s strategy to supercharge local industry, arguing that the European preference creates investment barriers and discrimination – and that countermeasures could follow.

Euronews

The EU’s age verification app has a privacy problem — and it may be more than just a 'bug in an app'

The European Commission promises its app is a secure and private solution to let citizens prove their age without exposing their sensitive data. While it's an improvement compared to many, security experts aren't convinced.

TechRadar

Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by ‘extremely frustrating’ delays

Green groups say European Commission is ‘chief roadblock’ to its own plans, as report finds poor progress four years on

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'Ground the jets' — EU lawmakers take aim at luxury flights in energy crunch

The call comes as Europe’s aviation sector braces for widespread disruption, with airlines warning of flight cancellations. Against this backdrop, European lawmakers argue that continued unrestricted use of private jets represents a glaring inequity.

Euronews

Watch: Why the fuel crisis might ground your summer vacation flights?

If you are planning a holiday this year, you might want to check your bank balance and your flight status before you pack. Europeans are entering what is shaping up to be a "Surcharge Summer". What causes this turbulence?

Euronews

Winning Hungary's election hasn't stopped false claims about Péter Magyar

Misleading posts misrepresent the Hungarian prime minister-elect by using old clips out of context.

Euronews

How the war in Iran has brought European countries closer together – without Trump

The United States under President Donald Trump and the European Union have a complicated relationship. On one hand, European countries and the US have built some of the strongest alliances since the end of the second world war. On the other, since the start of Trump’s second term in 2025,…

The Conversation

Exclusive: Hungary’s new government to review Orbán's EU defence plan over corruption concerns

Péter Magyar's team is reassessing Hungary's €16 billion SAFE defence plan submitted by the defeated Orbán government, citing corruption risks. The European Commission is open to engaging with the new administration.

Euronews

'Energy crisis will hit prices for months or even years,' says Commissioner Jørgensen

The European Commission announced on Wednesday a new 'fuel observatory' to monitor jet fuel stocks and prevent EU countries from hoarding fuel at others' expense.

Euronews

EU calls for energy vouchers, social tariffs and VAT reductions to curb soaring prices

The European Commission's short-term protections are paired with expectations of behavioural change, including reduced energy consumption or participation in demand flexibility schemes.

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'I told Orbán his LGBT law was homophobic,' says Luxembourg's foreign minister

In an interview with Euronews' Europe Today show, Xavier Bettel said he once confronted outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about the law he had passed targeting LGBT people. Bettel said he told Orbán: "Being gay is not a choice, but being homophobic is a choice."

International Business Times UK

EU Draws Red Line: Hungary LGBTQ Law Ruling Tests New Government, Cites Rights Violation

Péter Magyar's new government faces pressure after the EU court ruled Hungary's LGBTQ law violates EU rules. The law, passed under Viktor Orbán, breaches fundamental rights, including non-discrimination.

The Guardian - UK

EU foreign ministers reject proposal to suspend association agreement with Israel

A part suspension was tabled by Ireland, Spain and Slovenia but did not receive enough backing from other member states

The Guardian - UK

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Security researchers hacked the demo version of the European Commission's new age verification app in less than two minutes

Still a far cry from 'actually ready'.

Euronews

EU considers freezing Serbia's €1.5 billion in EU funds amid rule of law scrutiny

Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos warned MEPs about concerns including pressure on the judiciary, restrictions on media freedom, and a crackdown on protests in Serbia, alongside broader political tensions linked to its closer ties with Russia.

Radio France Internationale

Merz and Lula celebrate EU–Mercosur deal, but French resistance holds fast

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stood alongside Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Hanover on Sunday to celebrate what both men cast as a milestone for open trade – the long-awaited agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc.

International Business Times

EU Moves To Diversify Jet Fuel Supply As Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Flows

Mounting supply risks are forcing Europe to rethink aviation fuel strategy ahead of peak summer travel demand.

Euronews

EU and Magyar agreed to work together for release of EU cash after weekend talks

Ursula von der Leyen's right-hand man sent to Budapest to begin work for the release of €10 billion as Magyar races to unfreeze the cash in exchange of reforms. According to sources involved in the negotiations, the release of funds is not connected to Ukraine.

Euronews

Exclusive: EU-based chemical producers ask Commission to probe Chinese group over deal in the UK

European chemical producers want the Commission to launch a probe into Chinese LB Group as it seeks to purchase a competitor’s plant in the UK to export to the EU, according to sources. The group fears it could be used to get around anti-dumping duties.

Radio France Internationale

European Union still exporting banned pesticides despite health risks

The European Union continues to export pesticides that it has banned for health and environmental reasons – sending more than 122,000 tonnes abroad in 2024, as a promised EU law to stop the trade remains stalled.

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