European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal

The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%.

After ‘Sausage Making,’ European Lawmakers Approve U.S. Trade Deal

The trade deal that President Trump struck with the European Union has cleared a major hurdle that delayed it for months.

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Will the EU’s new merger rules unleash a wave of dealmaking?

Don’t hold your breath

EU lawmakers approve trade deal with US

European parliament had delayed vote during Greenland crisis

EU parliament votes through measures allowing deportation of migrants to 'return hubs'

MEPs voted 389 to 206 on the package of tougher immigration measures, which includes harsher penalties for migrants who refuse to leave and allows hubs to be opened outside the EU to which unsuccesful asylum applicants can be deported.

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

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Parliament debates sweeping migration and asylum reform bill

Parliament on Thursday began discussing a government bill that will overhaul the law governing migrants and asylum seekers, drawing heavily on the European Pact on Migration and Asylum. According to Akel MP Aristos Damianou, chair of the House interior committee, it is a mammoth task – the bill is 240 pages long. Because of the […]

EU votes to ban AI 'nudifier' apps after explicit deepfake outrage

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a ban on artificial intelligence tools that generate sexualised deepfakes without consent, as lawmakers also voted to delay key parts of the EU’s landmark AI law. The move follows outrage over explicit fake images produced using Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok.

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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.

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

Building investor confidence: the missing link in the SIU vision

By Panayiota Karamanou* The Savings and Investment Union (SIU) seeks to mobilise Europe’s abundant savings and channel them toward productive investment. The Financial Literacy Strategy aims at increasing citizens’ knowledge to make informed decisions and build long‑term financial resilience. However, earlier financial literacy initiatives across Member States have done little to increase retail participation. This […]

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Rhythm Pharma wins EU backing to expand Imcivree label

EU lawmakers back Trump trade deal but with safeguards

European Union lawmakers on Thursday gave a green light to the bloc's trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, but with safeguards as Europe hopes to salvage its relations...

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

EU Parliament backs US trade deal with strict tariff conditions

The European Parliament has approved plans to cut tariffs on United States goods, while setting strict conditions tied to compliance by Washington under a deal agreed in 2025. The vote clears the way for talks with EU member states on the final shape of the agreement. Lawmakers adopted two legislative proposals that would remove most tariffs on US industrial goods and grant wider access for agricultural and seafood exports. The measures form part of the EU-US trade agreement reached in Turn...

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

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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