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Brussels demands answers on launch of TikTok Lite in France, Spain — 17 April 2024, 22:37 CET

The European Commission sent TikTok a request for information Wednesday for details on the risk assessment TikTok should have carried out before deploying the new app TikTok Lite in the EU.

Green light for energy performance of buildings law — 12 April 2024, 22:19 CET

The EU Council formally adopted a revised directive on the energy performance of buildings Friday, with the aim of helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy poverty in the EU.

Trade support for Ukraine extended, more protection for EU farmers — 09 April 2024, 00:44 CET

The European Parliament and EU Council reached a new provisional agreement Monday to extend temporary trade measures for Ukraine, as well as safeguard measures to protect EU farmers.

Bulgaria and Romania join border-free Schengen area — 03 April 2024, 00:33 CET

Rules of the border-free Schengen zone applied to Bulgaria and Romania from 31 March, including on issuing Schengen visas and lifting controls at internal air and sea borders.

Brussels selects 170 new projects for EUR 120m reform funding — 26 March 2024, 22:24 CET

The EU Commission selected a new round of 170 projects under its 'technical support' instrument Tuesday, to set up some 307 reforms to strengthen EU states' competitiveness and modernisation efforts.

Apple, Meta, Alphabet in EU digital markets law probe — 25 March 2024, 19:04 CET

The European Commission opened non-compliance investigations Monday against Google parent company Alphabet, Apple and Meta under the EU's new Digital Markets Act.

EU summit looks to use Russia assets to support Ukraine — 22 March 2024, 20:52 CET

EU leaders ending their two-day summit Friday agreed to make possible the use the windfall profits from Russia’s immobilised assets to support of Ukraine, including with military equipment.

MEPs approve 'due diligence' bill on firms' impact on environment — 19 March 2024, 20:49 CET

A European Parliament committee gave its approval Tuesday to a bill, agreed with EU governments, which requires firms to mitigate their negative impact on the environment and human rights.

EU, Switzerland launch talks for closer relations — 18 March 2024, 21:57 CET

The European Union and Switzerland launched negotiations Monday on a broad package of measures aimed at deepening and expanding the EU-Switzerland relationship.

Green light for bill to protect EU journalists and press freedom — 14 March 2024, 18:11 CET

The European Parliament gave its final green light Wednesday to the Media Freedom Act, new legislation to protect EU journalists and media from political or economic interference.

EU Parliament adopts landmark AI law — 13 March 2024, 19:17 CET

The European Parliament approved Wednesday the world's first horizontal legislation on artificial intelligence to ensure safety and compliance with fundamental rights, and to boost innovation.

EU to curb management by algorithm in gig economy — 11 March 2024, 22:09 CET

EU ministers confirmed Monday an earlier draft agreement on the platform work directive which aims to improve working conditions and regulate use of algorithms by digital labour platforms.

New EU rules start to apply for Google, Microsoft, Amazon gatekeepers — 11 March 2024, 18:48 CET

Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft and ByteDance, deemed online 'gatekeepers' under the EU's Digital Markets Act, must from 7 March fully comply with all obligations.

EU moves to bolster cyber security capacities — 06 March 2024, 23:40 CET

The EU Parliament and Council reached provisional agreement Wednesday on the Cyber Solidarity Act to strengthen the EU's capacities to prepare for, detect and respond to cybersecurity threats.

EU sets out plan to boost Europe's defence readiness — 05 March 2024, 18:52 CET

In the light of Russia's continuing war of aggression against Ukraine, the European Commission and EU foreign policy chief set out plans Tuesday for a major boost to Europe's defence industrial readiness.

Brussels hits Apple with EUR 1.8 bn fine over music streaming — 04 March 2024, 18:18 CET

The European Commission fined Apple over EUR 1.8 billion Monday for abusing its dominant position on the market for distribution of music streaming apps through its App Store.

Brussels queries Meta on No Ads Facebook subscription options — 01 March 2024, 23:40 CET

The EU Commission sent American tech giant Meta a formal request Friday to provide more information under the Digital Services Act over subscription for no ads options for both Facebook and Instagram.

Poland fulfills rule of law milestones to unblock EU funding — 29 February 2024, 21:45 CET

The EU Commission moved to unlock some EUR 137 billion of EU funding for Poland Thursday, following efforts made by the Polish government to strengthen the rule of law and judicial independence.

Suppliers offer almost 100bcm of gas to European consumers in first tender — 28 February 2024, 18:58 CET

The first tender with a new mid-term product for joint EU purchasing of gas under the EU's AggregateEU programme closed Tuesday night, with offers for a total volume of 97.4 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas.

EU adopts instant 10-second payments regulation — 26 February 2024, 22:23 CET

The EU Council adopted Monday a regulation that will make instant payments fully available in euro to consumers and businesses in the EU and in EEA countries.

UK signs deal with EU to cooperate on illegal immigration — 23 February 2024, 18:46 CET

The UK agreed a deal with the EU Friday for a long-term framework for close cooperation with the EU's border agency Frontex to tackle illegal migration and cross-border crime.

EUR 233m EU funding for eco projects across Europe — 22 February 2024, 23:56 CET

The EU is investing over EUR 233 million in twelve strategic environmental projects benefitting nature and biodiversity, climate change and air quality, the EU Commission announced Thursday.

Brussels presents blueprint for EU's future digital infrastructures — 21 February 2024, 23:49 CET

The EU Commission presented a set of possible actions Wednesday aimed at fostering the innovation, security and resilience of digital infrastructures and laying foundations for a future Digital Networks Act.

Political agreement on EU-wide certification scheme for carbon removals — 20 February 2024, 18:40 CET

The European Parliament and EU Council reached a provisional agreement Tuesday on a first EU-wide voluntary framework for the certification of high-quality carbon removals.

TikTok under EU investigation over protection of minors — 19 February 2024, 16:59 CET

The European Commission opened formal proceedings Monday to assess whether TikTok may have breached Internet rules over protection of minors and advertising transparency.