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EU lawmakers to approve migrant detention and deportation boost

European lawmakers are set to approve stricter migration rules. These new regulations grant authorities more power to detain irregular arrivals. The bloc will also establish deportation centres outside its borders. This move aims to control who stays in the European Union. Several member states are already exploring options for these…

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EU orders Meta to reopen WhatsApp to rival AI assistants

EU orders Meta to reopen WhatsApp to rival AI assistants

The EU has ordered Meta to grant rival AI chatbots free access to its WhatsApp platform within five working days, while it completes its antitrust investigation into the company. Meta says it will appeal, accusing the EU of "regulatory overreach". Meanwhile, Brussels hits back at Apple after the iPhone maker…

EU targets Russia's Patriarch Kirill in new sanctions proposal

EU targets Russia's Patriarch Kirill in new sanctions proposal

Patriarch Kirill, the head of Russia's Orthodox Church, is among the many names included in the latest proposal of EU sanctions against Russia.

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'EU's environmental policy must be part of defence strategy,' Commissioner Roswall says

The European Environment Commissioner told Euronews that Brussels must "connect the dots" and understand that environmental, economic and security interests go hand-in-hand.

EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for free

The EU ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working days as it carries out an antitrust probe, or risk a heavy fine. The EU had warned Meta it faced interim measures if it did not open WhatsApp to…

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Apple and Brussels blame each other for delaying European Union rollout of Siri AI

Apple and the European Union are blaming each other for delaying the rollout of Apple's Siri AI app to European users

EU vows 'targeted' restrictions on Schengen visas for Russians amid backlash

Brussels has promised to take action after a group of 11 European countries, led by Sweden, decried the "fragmentation" of visa issuance for Russian nationals. France, Italy and Spain are under scrutiny.

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All hands on deck: the EU's €92 million bid for a global ocean intelligence network

All hands on deck: the EU's €92 million bid for a global ocean intelligence network

The European Commission's ocean observation initiative shifts from passive marine research to an active policing framework designed to project Western power and protect critical infrastructure.

Patience imperative for EU-China trade relations, Australian trade minister says

Patience imperative for EU-China trade relations, Australian trade minister says

As Europe tries to stabilise turbulent trade relations with China, Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell recommends that Brussels hold its nerve.

EU set to back return hubs in toughest migration crackdown yet

EU set to back return hubs in toughest migration crackdown yet

The EU is set to approve its controversial migration law, allowing return hubs outside the bloc, extending detention periods and introducing measures aimed at accelerating deportations – reflecting growing voter fears over migration.

Magyar says Hungary and EU 'close to a deal' on releasing frozen cash ahead of crunch meeting

Magyar says Hungary and EU 'close to a deal' on releasing frozen cash ahead of crunch meeting

Hungarian negotiators are making a last-minute push to secure as much as possible from the €17 billion frozen EU funds, as Péter Magyar prepares to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday.

Exclusive: IEA chief Birol warns Europe easing Russian energy sanctions would be 'major mistake'

Exclusive: IEA chief Birol warns Europe easing Russian energy sanctions would be 'major mistake'

IEA chief says “knocking on Russia’s door” would be a repeat of past mistakes, even as the EU is rattled by a price shock stemming from the Strait of Hormuz shutdown. Agency warns of "biggest energy security crisis ever".

Exclusive: No reply means yes: EU pushes silent approval for energy grid permits

Exclusive: No reply means yes: EU pushes silent approval for energy grid permits

Some EU countries back the European Commission's proposal to allow tacit approval for projects aimed at upgrading the EU’s ageing power grid, while others have asked the EU's Cyprus Presidency not to make such provision mandatory.

Watch: Why Europe’s forgotten power bloc is making a return

Watch: Why Europe’s forgotten power bloc is making a return

Péter Magyar's first official foreign trip to Poland wrapped up yesterday. With the diplomatic dust is settling, all eyes are on the sudden resurrection of the Visegrád Four. What this shift actually means for Europe?

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EU cuts 2026 growth forecast as Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes inflation up

The EU has downgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast after the Strait of Hormuz crisis sent energy prices sharply higher earlier this year. With no end to the conflict in sight, rising energy costs are fuelling tensions among member states calling for additional fiscal support measures.

Merz proposes 'associate EU membership' for Ukraine, with mutual assistance

The "associate membership" envisioned by Friedrich Merz would allow Ukraine to request assistance from other EU countries against a Russian attack. This, Merz says, would create a "substantial security guarantee".

Visegrád group eyes revival with post-Orbán Hungary

A revival of the Visegrád group is on the cards as Hungary's new PM Péter Magyar moves to reset relations with his neighbours. Whether the V4 can reclaim real clout in Brussels is another question — the bloc plans to align on issues case by case, pulling in other European…

How to travel this summer without paying more for the crisis in the Middle East

More expensive tickets, possible cancellations and last-minute changes. The conflict in the Middle East threatens to complicate summer holidays. Brussels reminds travellers of their rights and recommends checking conditions before booking to avoid overpaying.

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EU’s fertiliser rescue plan aims to prevent another farm uprising

With fertiliser prices soaring due to the volatility of global markets, the European Commission is attempting to calm struggling farmers ahead of key political talks on the European Union's agricultural budget for the next seven years.

Five countries push back against Commission's electric grid plans

The five capitals argue that the European Commission oversteps member states’ national competences and misunderstands how energy systems operate. They call for a European Union based on coordinated regional systems rather than a fully centralised energy union.

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Von der Leyen steps up EU child safety crackdown on social media giants

The European Union is preparing a fresh push to rein in the impact of social media on children, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signalling that new legislation – including restricting access for younger users – could be proposed within months.

European Commission faces backlash over plans to fast-track polluting projects

According to the Corporate Europe Observatory report, proposed EU legislation would speed up approval processes for projects labelled as “strategic” or of “overriding public interest,” which could in some cases allow them to bypass standard environmental review requirements.

EU could propose social media ban for children this summer, von der Leyen says

European Commission will present plans for an EU-wide social media ban for minors as early as this summer amid growing pressure from several member states to strengthen protections for children.

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EU Considers Restrictions On U.S. Cloud Providers For Sensitive Government Data

The European Union is weighing new restrictions on the use of U.S.-based cloud providers for sensitive government data as Brussels intensifies efforts to strengthen Europe's control over critical digital infrastructure.

EU split over market supervision threatens competitiveness plans

Despite intensifying debate in Brussels on reaching agreement over more harmonised rules for capital markets supervision, member states remain divided, risking delays to Europe’s competitiveness agenda.

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