Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Ursula von der Leyen

The EU versus Big Tech, and sanctions package approval

In today's newsletter: A potential fine is on its way for a US technology company in breach of the bloc's digital fairness rules, and the EU's 21st package of sanctions finally gets over the line amid criticism from a Baltic head of state in exclusive comments to Euronews.

Euronews

Sweet, sweet Spanish victory

In today's newsletter: The FIFA World Cup magic comes to an end, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds court on competitiveness, and various European capitals face ministerial reshuffles.

Euronews

A Greek tragedy, and a postcard from Djibouti

Hello, I’m Mared Gwyn with the final newsletter of the week. Today I take you from Greece to Djibouti, and provide exclusive insights into a closed-door Brussels meeting addressed by Jared Kushner.

Euronews

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

'The tide is turning': Inside Ursula von der Leyen's trip to Kyiv

Ursula von der Leyen's latest visit to Kyiv captured a shift in momentum. The battlefield has moved to the skies and accession is yielding tangible results. "The tide is turning," she declared.

Euronews

Drones, military gains and a contentious reshuffle

Hello, readers. I’m Mared Gwyn. In this morning's newsletter: the EU’s defence chief tells Euronews Ukraine’s military successes could force Putin to the negotiating table, and why President Zelenskyy’s government reshuffle is raising eyebrows.

Euronews

EU and Ukraine seal drone deal to pair industry with battlefield expertise

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday announced a drone deal with Ukraine to boost joint production of the key battlefield technology.

Radio France Internationale

European Commission Moves Us One Step Closer to the End of the Open Internet

It's coming faster than you might think.

Reason

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

'Combine our strengths': EU, Ukraine sign multi-billion 'drone deal' to counter Russia

The European Union and Ukraine have signed a landmark "drone deal" to combine Kyiv's battlefield expertise with European industrial capacity for joint production, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday.

The Times of India

European Commission President tells Ukraine ‘the tide is turning’ during visit

Von der Leyen said she would announce new steps toward integrating the European and Ukrainian defense industries

The Independent UK

Von der Leyen and Zelenskyy sign EU-Ukraine drone deal

The agreement is meant to combine the EU's industrial base with Ukraine's battle-tested expertise.

Euronews

Moscow warns that foreign troops in Ukraine would be seen as legitimate targets – as it happened

Members of the pro-Ukraine “coalition of the willing” this week reasserted their desire for such a force after a cessation of hostilities

The Guardian - UK

Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv to discuss drones and EU accession with Zelenskyy

The visit of the president of the European Commission to Kyiv will have a heavy focus on drone production and EU accession.

Euronews

Newsletter: ‘Tide turning’ for Ukraine, von der Leyen says in Kyiv

Hello, it’s Wednesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: the view on the ground in Ukraine as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits, and a new EU-UK pact marks a “new era” for Gibraltar.

Euronews

EU seals deal with Ukraine to scale up drone production

Ukraine and the European Union have signed a "drone deal" to combine Kyiv's expertise with Europe's industrial capacity to boost production, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday. Her visit comes as Russian strikes killed six people and wounded at least 20 across Ukraine, according to regional…

France 24

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Euronews

Europe Today: Ukraine at a turning point as Europe steps up support

Ukraine is facing a political reset as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reshuffles his government amid intensified Russian attacks. The EU prepares fresh support for Kyiv as Ursula von der Leyen visits, while food security, Gibraltar’s post-Brexit future and Cyprus tensions remain in focus.

International Business Times UK

Brussels Moves to Force Meta and TikTok to Redesign 'Addictive' Apps Amid EU Child Safety Law

The European Commission is urging Meta and TikTok to alter addictive features on their platforms, as part of a broader EU initiative to regulate children's access to social media.

International Business Times

The Push For Age Limits In Social Media Use Is Growing. Europe Is Now Joining The List

The European Commission plans to introduce age-based restrictions on children's access to social media as governments worldwide tighten online safety rules.

Euronews

Full ban on Israeli settlement trade gets ‘most support’ from EU countries, Kallas says

EU foreign ministers overwhelmingly backed clamping down on EU trade with Israeli settlements during closed-door discussions on Monday, with an official source saying the biggest cohort of countries supported passing new measures without requiring the unanimous backing of all member states.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - UK

EU chief pledges social media ban to protect children from ‘predatory algorithms’

Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment comes after panel of experts calls for restriction for under-13s

The Independent UK

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

A top European Union official is calling for limits on children using social media

The Economic Times

EU to limit children's access to social media gradually

The European Union is considering phased and gradual access to social media for children. Experts recommend supervised use of platforms for those aged three to twelve. Adolescents aged thirteen to eighteen will have evolving autonomous use with safety features. A legal proposal is expected later this year to harmonise approaches…

Euronews

No, the EU is not about to censor access to the internet

Viral claims that the EU is introducing an "internet passport" to control or censor internet access are misleading. They misrepresent the European Commission's planned age-verification app.

Euronews

Von der Leyen convinced by case for 'age-appropriate' social media restrictions

The European Commission President said proposals will be put to member states after the summer.

Euronews

Newsletter: Settlement trade showdown looms

Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn writing on another stifling day in Brussels. The political agenda is also hot – today we preview a clash on Israeli settlement trade, a push for further sanctions on Russia, and an expected reshuffle in Ukraine’s government.

Radio France Internationale

Experts to deliver verdict on EU social media controls for children

An expert committee is due to deliver its recommendations on Monday on how the European Union should regulate children's access to social media, including a potential blanket ban. More than 20 countries worldwide, including France, have already implemented or proposed age restrictions.

1 … 5 6 7 8

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations