Snapchat Investigated in Europe Over Child Safety Policies

Regulators in Brussels accused the social media platform of maintaining a weak age-verification system, and steering younger users toward inappropriate experiences.

By Adam Satariano

EU experts back broad 'forever chemicals' ban

A highly anticipated report from scientific advisers to the European Union finds that PFAS present 'growing risks' to the population and the environment and should face broad limits across Europe.

EU votes in favor of migrant 'return hubs'

Human rights groups have warned of asylum seekers disappearing into "legal black holes" beyond EU borders, while concerns have also been raised over the influence of the far right over the legislation.

Geoff Russ: Joining the European Union would be the end of Canada

The EU is hardly an agile trading bloc

By Carson Jerema

EU probes Snapchat over suspected child protection flaws

The European Union launched an investigation into Snapchat over suspicions the platform is not doing enough to protect children using the app.

'Return hubs' for irregular migrants clear EU parliament hurdle

European lawmakers cleared the way Thursday for tougher penalties for irregular migrants and their potential deportation to so-called "return hubs" outside the bloc.

By RFI

Cyprus ranked eleventh in EU for real purchasing power

Cyprus ranked 11th in the European Union in 2025 for GDP per capita in purchasing power parity, sharing the position with France at 98 per cent of the EU average, according to preliminary Eurostat data published this week. The indicator, which adjusts for differences in price levels across member states, is used to compare the […]

Snapchat hit with EU probe into alleged failure to prevent child grooming, illegal goods sales

The One Market Where Meta's New AI Glasses Can't Be Sold

The One Market Where Meta's New AI Glasses Can't Be Sold Meta Platforms' new AI Ray-Ban smart glasses with a built-in display are facing three major roadblocks in the European Union, where battery rules, AI regulations, and supply constraints have derailed plans to roll out the glasses across the continent. Bloomberg spoke with people familiar with the new AI glasses, an upgrade over the previous model, which lacked built-in optics, and warned that Meta is attempting to launch ...

By Tyler Durden

EU tourist stays hit 3.1 billion as ecolabel momentum reshapes hotels - The Brussels Times

EU tourist stays hit 3.1 billion as ecolabel momentum reshapes hotels  The Brussels Times

Romania to reallocate EUR 2.8 billion in EU funds as part of Cohesion Policy revision

By radu.dumitrescu

Iceland and Norway Join EU Satellite Security Programmes

Iceland and Norway have officially joined two European Union programmes designed to provide secure satellite communications for public authorities and infrastructure managers. The agreement was ratified in Brussels today. As reported by RÚV, Eyjólfur Ármannsson, Iceland’s Minister of Infrastructure, described the move as “a major step” that will strengthen the country’s telecommunications security. What’s the… The post Iceland and Norway Join EU Satellite Security Programmes appeared first on...

By Irina Shtreis