#European Union

#European Union

Hungary is a key target for Chinese investment in the central eastern European region. [ more ]

Politicians focus on human trafficking rather than the human tragedy of migrants crossing treacherous waters. Tougher policies are not deterring but encouraging dangerous journeys. [ more ]

European Union is preparing to approve new sanctions against Iran, including extending restrictions on drones and missiles sent to proxies in the Middle East. [ more ]

European Union leaders agreed to launch a task force to counter Russian interference in the upcoming European elections. [ more ]

Hungary aligns closely with China despite EU concerns. [ more ]

European countries led by Denmark propose new methods to control migrant arrivals in Europe through pacts and partnerships with non-EU countries. [ more ]

Georgia passed a foreign agents law requiring organizations funded by over 20% from abroad to register as serving foreign interests, leading to protests and EU concern. [ more ]

Georgia's Parliament is advancing a foreign influence bill critiqued for media freedom impact, mimicking a Russian law, amid protests and international concern. [ more ]

The European Union is intensifying scrutiny on Meta to combat misinformation and foreign interference during upcoming elections. [ more ]

The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram over suspected violations of the bloc's digital rulebook, particularly regarding foreign disinformation ahead of EU-wide elections. [ more ]

The new foreign agents law in Georgia may hinder its path to join the European Union. [ more ]

President Salome Zourabichvili plans to veto a contentious law on 'foreign influence' despite potential parliamentary override. [ more ]

Georgian Prime Minister Kobakhidze dismisses US and EU criticism of controversial bill, plans to proceed despite opposition. [ more ]

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot in an assassination attempt, sparking concerns and condemnation from political figures. [ more ]

Apple exempts more developers from Core Technology Fee in the EU, focused on free apps without monetization or small developers with less than €10 million in annual revenue. [ more ]

Lithuania aims to enhance research in life sciences and biotechnology by retaining local talent, attracting international researchers, and promoting collaboration over competition. [ more ]

Apple's implementation of third-party app store installation on iOS browsers exposes users to potential web tracking vulnerabilities. [ more ]

TikTok has a substantial team (6,287) dedicated to content moderation in the EU, indicating a focus on ensuring a safe platform. [ more ]

The European Union demands TikTok to provide information on its new app, potentially suspending addictive features posing risks to kids. [ more ]

TikTok faces questions regarding DSA compliance with its new reward-linked engagement feature called 'Task and Reward Lite', raising concerns about potential addictive design impacting youth mental health. [ more ]

The European Parliament approved the creation of the European Health Data Space allowing patients to access health data and use anonymized data for research purposes. [ more ]

Macron emphasizes the need for a united and sovereign Europe to counter threats from the US, Russia, and China. [ more ]

French pharmacies offer highly effective beauty products with different formulations and cheaper prices, unavailable in the U.S. [ more ]

Croatian Democratic Union wins election but needs far-right support to stay in power. [ more ]

Critics fear Georgia's bill on foreign agents would jeopardize EU aspirations. [ more ]

Spain, Ireland, Malta, and Slovenia are set to recognize Palestine as a state with limited effects. [ more ]

Italy aims to reduce budget deficit below EU's 3% limit by 2026. [ more ]

The film 'Io Capitano' sheds light on the impact of European border policies on teenage migrants attempting to reach Europe. [ more ]

Georgian Dream party introduces controversial bill on foreign agents prompting violent clashes in parliament and criticism from Western countries. [ more ]

Forest Stewardship Council accused of allowing furniture made in Belarusian jails with forced labor to receive FSC seal of approval. [ more ]

Belgian intelligence reports Russian interference in European Parliament elections by paying members for pro-Russia sentiment. [ more ]

France's top administrative court suspends decree banning plant-based products from being labeled as meat, citing serious doubt over legality.

The ruling comes as a response to complaints by the meat industry, addressing consumer confusion around terms like vegetarian ham or vegan sausage. [ more ]

Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen area after a 13-year wait, allowing free movement by air and sea without border checks.

Despite Austria's veto on land routes, Bulgaria and Romania's admission to Schengen holds significant symbolic value and marks an important milestone for both countries. [ more ]

Landmark bill approved by European Parliament after decade of negotiations aims to streamline deportation of failed asylum seekers and limit migrant entry.

Bill aims to give member states greater control over borders while enhancing E.U.'s role in migration management as a collective European issue. [ more ]

European leaders agree to reform migration laws after rise of far right in Europe.

Proposed reforms include fast-tracking asylum applications, improving reception center standards, and burden-sharing among EU countries. [ more ]

Sophisticated computer modeling combined with fieldwork helps trace lumber origins to curb illegal Russian timber sales in the EU.

The new method uses chemical composition analysis and machine learning to predict the geographic origin of lumber with 60% accuracy. [ more ]

Polish voters are participating in local elections to gauge support for the new liberal government led by Premier Donald Tusk.

The local elections serve as a test for the pro-European stance of Tusk's government amidst a close race with the conservative Law and Justice party. [ more ]

European institutions facing credibility issues due to corruption scandals and doubts about upholding democratic values.

Efforts to address reputation issues through an ethics body and rule changes are deemed insufficient by experts. [ more ]

Russia is actively engaging in hybrid warfare in Europe through espionage, disinformation campaigns, and influence operations.

Investigations are underway to uncover Kremlin influence networks targeting European Parliament members, particularly from far-right parties, to promote Russian propaganda. [ more ]

Populist right parties may gain ground in the 2024 EU elections.

EU citizens can vote in European elections regardless of their country of residence, with varying age requirements. [ more ]

EU signed migration pacts with Egypt, Mauritania, Tunisia, Lebanon for cooperation and economic stabilization.

The EU aims to manage irregular migration via agreements despite criticism from rights groups on humanitarian law compliance. [ more ]

Apple fined 1.84 billion euros by EU for hindering rival music streaming services from informing users about cheaper options outside App Store.

EU emphasizes fair competition, fines Apple for violating competition laws by abusing dominant market position. [ more ]

France to deliver 78 Caesar howitzers to Ukraine and increase shell supply

European countries supporting Ukraine with ammunition purchases outside EU [ more ]