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EC starts proceedings against Apple over interoperability — 20 September 2024, 00:07 CET

The European Commission started two specification proceedings Thursday to assist Apple in complying with its interoperability obligations under the Digital Markets Act ('DMA').

Brussels restricts use of 'forever chemicals' to protect human health — 20 September 2024, 00:04 CET

The EU Commission adopted Thursday new measures which will restrict use of undecafluorohexanoic acid ('PFHxA') and PFHxA -related substances in such as textiles, cosmetics and food packaging.

Brussels looks to extend smoke-free environments outdoors — 19 September 2024, 23:21 CET

The European Commission issued a recommendation Tuesday that EU Member States extend smoke-free environment policies to key outdoor areas, such as parks and playgrounds.

Brussels puts forward 2025 fishing quotas proposal for Mediterranean, Black Seas — 17 September 2024, 22:58 CET

The EU Commission adopted Monday its proposal for 2025 fishing opportunities for the Mediterranean and the Black Seas, with measures it says promotes sustainable management of fish stocks.

EU announces winners of innovative teaching awards — 17 September 2024, 22:37 CET

The European Commission announced Monday the winners of the 2024 European Innovative Teaching Award, with 96 Erasmus+ projects awarded in more than 30 countries within the EU and beyond.

EU makes progress on energy security and Russia dependence — 16 September 2024, 23:54 CET

Despite difficult challenges in the energy policy landscape, the EU made progress towards a more secure and affordable energy sector, less dependent on Russian energy, an annual EU energy report showed Wednesday.

Boost for Europe's AI developers with 'AI Factories' call for proposals — 11 September 2024, 23:11 CET

The European Commission launched Tuesday a call for setting up 'AI Factories' to boost European leadership in trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI).

EU Court upholds EU cases against Apple, Google — 11 September 2024, 23:05 CET

The European Court of Justice upheld Tuesday two EU Commission decisions, against Apple, that Ireland granted it unlawful aid, and against Google in its 'Google Shopping' antitrust case.

Brussels signs international framework on Artificial Intelligence — 10 September 2024, 18:56 CET

Commission vice-president Vera Jourova, on behalf of the EU, signed Thursday the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence - the first legally binding international agreement on AI.

EU research council awards EUR 780m grants to emerging science talent across Europe — 06 September 2024, 00:06 CET

The European Research Council, which supports investigator-driven frontier research, announced the award Thursday of 494 starting grants to young scientists and scholars across Europe.

Trade boost hope from mechanism for EU, China cross-border data flows — 06 September 2024, 00:03 CET

The EU and China launched first discussions Tuesday under a communication mechanism intended to facilitate cross-border transfers of non-personal data for European businesses.

Brussels sets out 2025 fishing quotas for Baltic Sea — 28 August 2024, 23:40 CET

The European Commission proposed fishing quotas for nine out of the ten stocks managed by the EU in the Baltic Sea Monday, responding to dire assessments in several fisheries.

EU's Nature Restoration Law enters into force — 26 August 2024, 23:49 CET

The EU's Regulation on Nature Restoration, which sets binding targets to restore Europe's degraded ecosystems, entered into force on Sunday 18 August.

Meta faces EU questions on pulling CrowdTangle — 26 August 2024, 23:42 CET

The European Commission sent Meta a request for information Friday under the EU's Digital Services Act following Meta's decision to discontinue its CrowdTangle disinformation tool.

EU sends first EUR 4.2 bn reconstruction payment to Ukraine — 16 August 2024, 23:25 CET

Ukraine is set to receive close to EUR 4.2 billion in funds after EU states gave the green light to the first regular payment of grants and loans under the EU's Ukraine Facility.

Tiktok accedes to EU demand to withdraw Lite Rewards — 08 August 2024, 00:02 CET

Chinese video hosting service TikTok commited Monday to permanently withdraw its 'Lite Rewards' programme from the EU, in order to comply with the EU's Digital Services Act.

Brussels clarifies EU corporate sustainability reporting rules — 07 August 2024, 23:56 CET

The EU Commission published a set of frequently asked questions Wednesday designed to support stakeholders in implementing the EU's corporate sustainability reporting rules.

EBRD-EU launch EUR 100m equity investment facility for critical raw materials — 05 August 2024, 23:58 CET

The EU and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development launched a joint facility Wednesday to provide equity investments for the exploration of critical and strategic raw materials.

Europe's Artificial Intelligence Act comes into force — 05 August 2024, 20:59 CET

The European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the world's first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence, entered into force in the European Union on Thursday 1 August.

EU countries produced 34.3 bn litres of beer in 2023 — 03 August 2024, 23:37 CET

Germany was Europe's top producer of beer in 2023, while the Netherlands was the top exporter of beer, and the United Kingdom the top destination for EU beer exports, the EU's statistics agency reports.

EU right-to-repair directive enters into force — 02 August 2024, 11:00 CET

The EU's directive on common rules which promote repair and reuse of goods and contribute to sustainable consumption entered into force on 30 July.

Brussels proposes one-year delay for Basel bank oversight rules — 31 July 2024, 01:07 CET

The European Commission proposed Wednesday to postpone by one year application of the market risk prudential requirements of the Basel III international regulatory framework for banks.

Brussels consults on Code of Practice for general-purpose Artificial Intelligence — 31 July 2024, 01:04 CET

The European Commission launched a consultation Tuesday on a Code of Practice for providers of general-purpose Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) models.

EU opens cartel probe into food delivery firms — 25 July 2024, 23:52 CET

The European Commission opened a formal antitrust investigation Tuesday into whether Delivery Hero and Glovo took part in a cartel in the food delivery sector and thereby breached EU competition rules.

EU and Singapore agree landmark digital trade deal — 25 July 2024, 23:51 CET

The EU and Singapore concluded negotiations Thursday on a digital trade agreement with a view to connecting both economies to the benefit of businesses and consumers engaging in digital trade.