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Europe Takes Step Toward Possible Social Media Ban for Children

After the release of a new report, the European Commission is considering changing the rules across the 27-nation bloc.

By Adam Satariano and Katie Robertson

EU moves towards social media ban for children

Brussels will propose gradual access for different ages in response to concerns over child safety online

Ursula von der Leyen pledges EU-wide social media ban for children

European Commission president’s commitment comes after panel of experts calls for restriction for under-13s The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has pledged an EU-wide social media ban for children after an expert group called for restrictions for under-13s. “It is clear we need age-appropriate restrictions to platforms,” von der Leyen told reporters after the publication of a report on child safety online. Continue reading...

By Jennifer Rankin in Brussels

EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery

The scheme falls critically short of the $71bn reportedly needed for Gaza's recovery over the next 10 years.

EU countries push for trade ban with Israeli settlements

Most European Union countries on Monday called for the bloc to put forward a proposal on banning the import of products from Israeli settlements, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said. “The option that got the most support was banning the trade with the illegal settlements,” Kallas said after a meeting of the bloc’s foreign ministers. “We tasked ambassadors to take this work forward and also ministers agreed that, if necessary, we can also reconvene an extraordinary meeting,” she...

By Agence France-Presse

EU experts urge social media restrictions for kids under 13

An expert panel has recommended limiting access to social media for young children across the EU. The European Commission is expected to present a proposal for legislation on the issue in the coming months.

Willing to pay: how much? Ukraine allies in Paris without the United States

Forget last week's NATO summit where Donald Trump put the alliance through an emotional rollercoaster. It's Bastille Day in Paris, with the so-called coalition of the willing - aka Nato minus the United States - serving up some more serene summitry on the eve of the traditional military parade down the Champs-Elysées where Germany, Ukraine, the UK, Sweden and Greece will have aircraft participating in the flyover. Beyond the pageantry and the photo ops, there’s the cold, hard reality of doing...

By François PICARD

European Union set to launch children social media ban across all countries

Australia, Britain, ⁠China, India and the United States have already imposed a social media ban or are considering one

By Foo Yun Chee

EU imposes sanctions on Russians over human rights and cybercrime

Instagram, Facebook hiding a 'dark secret,' EU claims; company could pay a huge fine

The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act, ruling Instagram and Facebook's addictive design—infinite scroll, autoplay, personalised feeds—harms users, especially teens. Brussels wants autoplay and infinite scroll disabled by default, plus real screen time breaks. Meta faces a fine up to 6% of global turnover and disputes the findings, citing its Teen Accounts safeguards as adequate protection already in place.

By TOI TECH DESK

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

EU expands Russia sanctions over cybercrime, surveillance and rights abuses

VKontakte and several Russian surveillance firms were added to the EU sanctions list over alleged ties to the FSB and the repression of government critics.

EU countries push for trade ban with Israeli settlements

Banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements has gained the most support from a range of options discussed by EU foreign ministers at a meeting in Brussels.

Cyprus among European countries pledging more funds for Palestine

Cyprus was one of 11 European countries which, alongside the European Union, pledged a total of €41.7 million worth of what was described by the European Commission as “new contribution agreements” for the Palestinian authority. The funds will be channelled through Pegase, the EU’s mechanism through which it offers financial support for the Palestinian people, […]

EU to limit children's access to social media — gradually

Children should have “phased and gradual access” to social media, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, as experts recommended under 13s only use online platforms under supervision. The European Union has been mulling a social media ban since a push by EU states, including Greece and France, for limiting access, with pressure intensifying for a bloc-wide ban like Australia. To help the EU take decisions based on evidence, von der Leyen tasked an expert panel of doctors, academics, you...

By none@none.com (AFP)

France to summon Russian ambassador over cyber attacks as EU imposes sanctions

France will summon the Russian ambassador to Paris over an alleged Russian cyberhacking campaign against European countries including France, as the EU and Britain targeted Russia with coordinated sanctions.

By RFI

‘Social media is not a toy’ - EU considering 13+ age restriction for social media

Several EU member states, including France, have already started to consider their own proposals for how to protect children online

By Maeve McTaggart

EU to gradually limit children's access to social media

An expert panel did not recommend a blanket ban on digital platforms, including social media.

EU Commission appoints Fitto as Special Representative for Cyprus

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 13 - The European Commission on Monday appointed Italy's Raffaele Fitto, Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, as its Special Representative for Cyprus. In this capacity, the former Italian EU, South and Territorial Cohesion Minister will contribute to the resolution process of the Cyprus issue within the United Nations framework, in close cooperation with the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar. "This appointment refl...

By ANSA

EU moves towards limiting children's access to social media

The European Commission president presented a paper by an expert panel, which made a number of recommendations on the matter.

EU to propose limit on kids’ social media access, von der Leyen says

'Our children need time in the real world. Time to play, time to build friendships, time to make mistakes. Time to shape their own identity, their own personality, before an algorithm shapes them instead," European Commission Ursula von der Leyen says

By Reuters

EU sanctions Russian social network VK and Russia’s state-backed messaging app Max

The European Union expanded its sanctions against Russia to include VK, the country’s dominant social media company, and its subsidiary Kommunikatsionnaya Platforma, an investment firm that developed Max, the state-backed national messaging app, according to the bloc’s official journal (.pdf).

EU to limit children's access to social media 'gradually'

European Union been mulling social media ban since a push by states, including Greece and France, for limiting access

By AFP

EU helps to mobilize $1B in pledges for Gaza's recovery, aid

The European Union has helped mobilize 900 million euros ($1 billion) in pledges for Gaza's early rebuilding and recovery following two years of Israeli heavy bombardment that...

UK to join EU’s €90B Ukraine Support Loan

The United Kingdom has agreed to contribute to the European Union’s loan program supporting Ukraine in 2026–2027, with its contribution corresponding to the value of contracts signed with UK defence manufacturers.

Letter from Brussels: No EU ‘Super Tuesday’ for Accession Laggard Serbia

As Albania and Montenegro surge ahead, the EU is split on whether to move Serbia forward on the path to accession in the absence of tangible progress.

By Gjeraqina Tuhina

EU, UK hit Russia with joint sanctions over cyber attacks

The EU and UK impose joint sanctions on Russia, targeting FSB and GRU over persistent cyber attacks destabilizing Europe and critical infrastructure. Learn Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-uk-hit-russia-with-joint-sanctions-over-cyber-attacks/

By Punch Newspapers

Finland summons Russian ambassador over cyber campaign

Finland has summoned Russia’s ambassador after European governments accused Russian intelligence services of directing a cyber campaign against state institutions, companies and critical infrastructure across the continent. Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen announced the diplomatic action on Monday as the European Union and Britain imposed coordinated sanctions on Russian officers, companies and alleged cybercriminals.

EU mourns Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, hails his legacy of peace and unity

The European Union (EU) has expressed its condolences to the people of Dagbon and Ghanaians following the death of the Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II.

By Karen Tei