EC wants fast refunds and clearer information for stranded travellers
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Spain working to rescue EU AI regulation amid French revolt
Spain, the current holder of the presidency of the Council of the European Union, is trying to rescue the bloc’s first stab at regulating artificial intelligence…
Euro MPs want regulation of music streaming to ‘protect diversity’
MEPs sitting on the Committee on Culture and Education bemoaned the lack of bureaucratic influence in the sector, voting in favour of demanding EU action by 23 votes…
Germany, France and Italy reach agreement on AI rules, ditching European Parliament accord
Germany, France and Italy have reached an accord on how artificial intelligence (AI) should be managed – an agreement that differs from the European Parliament…
All political advertising to be labelled under tough new EU rules
Draft rules demand political advertising be marked with a clear label stating who funded it, and how much they paid
Facebook owner Meta faces EU ban on targeted advertising
The European data regulator has agreed to extend a ban imposed by non-EU member Norway on "behavioural advertising" on Facebook and Instagram to cover all 30 countries…
MEPs demand regulations to make social media less addictive
MEPs have demanded that new technology regulations be implemented at the European Union level aimed at making social media less addictive.
Talks with Musk on digital rules not going well, Commissioner says
The European Commission's dialogue with US tech billionaire Elon Musk over digital regulations is not going well, a senior Eurocrat has said.
MEPs push for ban on European airline hand-luggage charges
Airlines operating within the European Union should not be allowed to charge extra for passengers' hand luggage, MEPs have said.
Booking’s €1.6 billion Etraveli deal blocked by EU
Booking Holdings Inc.’s €1.6 billion ($1.
EC insists EU phone-radiation limits are ‘safe’ amid iPhone 12’s ban in France
A spokesman for the European Commission has insisted that European Union limits on phone radiation are "safe" amid ongoing controversy surrounding the iPhone 12.
EU to extend ‘Champagne-style’ protections to European crafts
The European Union is to extend 'Champagne-style' protections to unique crafts and industrial products.
France iPhone 12 ban could apply to entire EU, says Brussels
The French ban means other EU Member States will have three months to object to the country's findings, with a bloc-wide ban being a possible result if none are…
EU ban on payment for sperm, blood and breast-milk donations moves forward
The European Parliament has approved a draft regulation banning payments for breast milk, sperm, blood and other "substances of human origin" (SoHO).
Breton takes victory lap after Apple finally bows to EU regulations
Brussels internal market supremo Thierry Breton has taken a victory lap online after Apple bowed to European Commission demands that all smartphones ship with the…
EC considering new limits on fast-growing chicken
The European Commission is considering the possibility of imposing limits on the farming of certain types of chickens, it has confirmed.
EC rejects calls for tighter rules on lab-grown meat
The European Commission has rejected an MEP's call for tighter regulations on lab-grown meat.
Not Okay, Honey! Almost half of all EU imports are ‘laundered’
The honey trade between the European Union and China has soured, according to one MEP who branded current arrangements between the two powers regarding the sweet…
EU medication rules discriminate against vegans, MEP claims
European Union labelling rules for medicines discriminate against vegans and vegetarians, a Czech Pirate Party MEP has claimed.
EU mulls clampdown on vaping among children
The European Commission may be considering a clampdown on e-cigarette sales to children, a statement by the EC health commissioner on July 3 indicates.
Italy rejects Ireland’s law requiring health labels on wine
The Italian government is seeking to block Ireland's new law that requires health labels to be attached to alcoholic beverages, including wine.
EU slaps Meta with record €1.2 bn fine over privacy violations
The European privacy regulator has handed a record-breaking €1.2 billion fine to Meta, formerly Facebook.
The EU is striking the right balance on regulating AI
As Artificial Intelligence continues to develop, its potential abuse is panicking the public. Will it replace human labour entirely?
Crypto anonymity ‘no longer possible’ in EU
The anonymity deemed essential in the crypto universe will “no longer be possible” following the adoption of EU legislation on May 16, according to EU sources.