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Brussels Weighs Child Safety Online
Expert recommendations put privacy, platform design and young people’s wellbeing at the centre of Europe’s next digital debate The European Commission’s ch…
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Brussels Turns Meta Design Into a DSA Case
The Commission’s preliminary finding against Facebook and Instagram sharpens Europe’s push to regulate platform architecture, not only online content The E…
Economy
Bulgaria’s Deficit Puts Euro Discipline Back in View
The Council has opened an excessive deficit procedure as Sofia faces an October deadline to show how it will bring public finances back under EU limits Bul…
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EU Faces Settlement Trade Decision on Gaza
Foreign ministers will discuss Gaza, the West Bank and possible trade measures as pressure grows for action on illegal settlements EU foreign ministers are…
Economy
Moldova’s EU Path Gets a Business-Minded Nominee
Maia Sandu names Vasile Tofan for prime minister as Chisinau tries to steady reform, public trust and accession talks Moldovan President Maia Sandu has nom…
Energy
Eurozone Budgets Face Energy Shock Warning
Finance ministers urge targeted support as inflation, debt and investment pressures converge Euro-area governments are being warned against another broad spending response to rising energy costs, as finance ministers try…
Europe
EU Uses Visa Leverage on Guinea
Council decision tightens Schengen processing after dispute over readmission cooperation The Council of the European Union has moved to make Schengen visa procedures more restrictive for Guinean nationals, saying Conakry…
Environment
Western Europe’s Record Heat Demands Action
Copernicus data shows June 2026 was the hottest June ever recorded in Western Europe, sharpening concerns over public health, wildfires and uneven climate preparedness.
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Parliament Keeps Housing Crisis in View
The European Parliament has extended its housing crisis committee until January 2027, keeping pressure on EU leaders over affordable housing, energy costs and social rights.
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Brussels Moves to Guard AI’s Cyber Frontier
New EU plan links advanced model scrutiny with protection for energy, health, finance and public services The European Commission has launched a new action plan to confront the cybersecurity risks…