#european-union

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

The European Union's failure to hold Israel accountable for violations in Gaza has raised concerns about its credibility on international rules, democracy, and human rights.

Criticism over the EU's double standards in addressing conflicts and the impact on its relationships with countries in the global south, despite continued economic ties. [ more ]

The EU expressed concerns over Hong Kong's national security bill impacting freedoms and business status.

The legislation could have implications for international human rights law and freedom of individuals in Hong Kong. [ more ]

The European Union initiated a probe under the Digital Services Act due to TikTok Lite's lack of proper risk assessments in France and Spain. [ more ]

TikTok faces a second investigation by the European Union for failing to comply with the Digital Services Act, specifically regarding its rewards program. [ more ]

The European Union launches a second formal investigation into TikTok over potential DSA violations, focusing on mental health risks posed by the TikTok Lite app. [ 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 ]

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

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

Brexit veterans Cash and Francois engage in retro talks over Gibraltar post-Brexit status. Political climate shifts may lead to a deal before the European Commission change. [ more ]

China accuses EU of protectionism in response to investigation of subsidies in green industries.

EU launches investigation into Chinese wind turbine makers to ensure fair competition and compliance with regulations. [ more ]

The European Union is investigating Big Tech's use of AI and handling of deepfakes.

The inquiry focuses on how companies plan to manage AI risks like false information and election manipulation. [ more ]

The European Parliament passed the Artificial Intelligence Act aiming to regulate AI use globally.

The AI Act is the first comprehensive framework setting rules for AI development and use. [ more ]

The European Union's AI Act received final approval, setting a global standard for AI regulations.

The AI Act's risk-based approach categorizes AI applications into low and high risk, imposing stricter requirements for high-risk uses. [ more ]

European Union lawmakers approved the AI Act, which will set a global standard for regulating AI.

The AI Act focuses on a risk-based approach, with tougher requirements for high-risk AI applications. [ more ]