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Large porn sites drawn into EU online content obligations
The European Commission named adult websites Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos Wednesday as online platforms that now need to conform to strict content rules under the EU's Digital Services Act law.
EU signals protection downgrade for Europe's wolves
The European Commission tabled a proposal Wednesday which would mean a downgrade for the protection status of the wolf under the Bern Convention on nature conservation.
EU extends emergency measures against potential energy price shocks
EU energy ministers reached a political agreement Tuesday to extend the period of application of three emergency Council regulations helping to protect EU citizens from excessively high energy prices.
EU prolongs tariff suspension for US steel products
The European Union is to extend until 31 March 2025 the suspension of 'rebalancing tariffs' on US products in the context of a steel and aluminium dispute initially implemented during the Trump Presidency.
EU boost for more sustainable trans-European transport projects
The European Parliament and EU Council agreed late Monday on updated guidelines for a more sustainable trans-European transport network (TEN-T) to boost implementation of major projects by 2030.
EU opens probe into disinformation, illegal content on X
The Commission opened an in-depth investigation Monday into whether X, formerly Twitter, has breached legal obligations under the EU's Digital Services Act on illegal content and disinformation.
EU strikes deal on new Euro 7 rules to reduce road transport emissions
The EU Council and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement Monday on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks and trailers.
Electricity market reform to protect EU consumers from price shocks
EU Council and European Parliament negotiators agreed informally Thursday on a deal to reform the EU electricity market, with a view to making it more stable, affordable, and sustainable.
EU and Kenya sign major 'sustainable' trade agreement
The European Union and Kenya signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Monday to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows, and contribute to sustainable economic growth.
Workers in Europe's 'gig' economy to get new rights
Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU Council reached a provisional agreement Wednesday on a bill to improve the working conditions of persons performing platform work.
EU sets up new authority to combat money laundering
The European Parliament and EU Council reached provisional agreement Wednesday to create a new European authority for countering money laundering and financing of terrorism (AMLA).
New EU rules needed to address digital addiction
Warning of the addictive nature of online games and streaming services, MEPs called Tuesday for the development of ethical digital products that do not rely on dark patterns and addictive designs.
EU agrees tougher rules on freezing and confiscating criminal assets
EU Parliament and Council negotiators reached a political agreement Tuesday on EU-wide minimum rules on the tracing, identification, freezing, confiscation and management of criminal property.
EU sets fishing quotas for 2024 in EU and non-EU waters
Following three days of negotiations, the EU's fisheries ministers agreed Tuesday on fishing opportunities in the Atlantic, the North Sea, and in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas for 2024.
Rights and freedoms to be at centre of Europe's AI development
The EU Parliament and Council reached provisional agreement Friday on the Artificial Intelligence Act, to ensure AI is safe, respects fundamental rights, and allows businesses to thrive.
EU's deforestation observatory goes live
An EU observatory on deforestation and forest degradation went online Monday, helping to protect and restore world's forests and ensuring that Europeans consume deforestation-free products.
EU agrees 2024 fish quotas with Norway and UK
The European Union reached agreements late Friday with Norway and the United Kingdom on fishing quotas for 2024 for more than 85 total allowable catches (TACs) in the Northeast Atlantic.
EU rules for animals in transport set for overhaul
The Commission set out plans Thursday for what it calls the biggest reform of EU animal welfare rules in transport in 20 years, as well as new rules on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats.
EU strikes deal to decarbonise EU gas markets
The European Parliament and EU Council informally agreed Friday on plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, on the EU’s gas market.
New buildings in Europe to be zero-emission by 2030
The European Parliament and EU Council reached a provisional political agreement Thursday on a proposal to revise the energy performance of buildings directive.