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Tech giants claim EU cloud rules could cost 115 billion euros
A report funded by US tech companies warns European sovereignty rules would cost far more than the Commission estimated, but the backers have billions at stake.
TechRadar · 1m
Europe's AI Strategy Fails on Sovereignty
Europe's AI strategy offers surrender, not self-reliance.
EUobserver · 1m
Le Pen plans to shrink EU if she wins France's presidency
The far-right leader pledges to cut the European Commission's power and slash France's budget contribution by 11.1 billion euros.
POLITICO · 1m
EU budget overhaul risks hiding corruption, auditor warns
The European Commission's plan to make EU spending more flexible could make fraud harder to detect, the bloc's top watchdog says.
POLITICO · 1m
EU caught between cutting aid and stopping migration
The European Commission faces a contradiction: slashing development funding may drive more people to European borders, undermining its goal to reduce migration.
POLITICO · 1m
EU caps Chinese hybrid car imports at 350,000 yearly
Brussels imposes quota on plug-in hybrids to halve China's market share, citing trade imbalance and deindustrialisation fears.
the Guardian · 1m
Europe's cloud sovereignty needs partnership, not isolation
European policymakers should recognize partnership models with proven technology providers as a valid path to cloud sovereignty, not a second-best option.
POLITICO · 2m
EU Leaders Focus on Economy Amid Global Tensions
EU leaders prepare for economic summit as Russia threats and Middle East turmoil loom.
EUobserver · 1m
EU finance ministers back weaker market watchdog
EU finance ministers compromise on market oversight powers, but the European Commission and smaller countries say the deal favors Germany and France.
POLITICO · 1m
Europe's AI safety problem
Europe's lack of homegrown AI giants leaves it sidelined from the global safety debate and vulnerable to US and Chinese dominance.
the Guardian · 2m
EU demands data centers reveal energy and water use
The European Union is forcing data centers to disclose their environmental impact through a new sustainability labeling system.
Engadget · 1m
Trump backs Musk against EU's €120 million fine
The US Department of Justice is intervening in X's legal fight against European regulators, escalating tensions over tech regulation.
Ars Technica · 1m
EU plans total social media ban for under 13s
Ursula von der Leyen announces draft legislation to protect children from apps she says are stealing their childhood.
the Guardian · 1m
Europe's strict new social media ban for kids under 13
The EU Kids Act would prohibit under-13s from social media entirely, require parental oversight for teens, and force platforms to strip out addictive features.
Engadget · 1m
EU invites Canada to become first 'associate member'
Commission president makes unprecedented offer as Canada seeks to reduce dependence on US trade.
the Guardian · 2m · 5 views
EU wants parental controls for kids under 13 on social media
European Commission proposes age checks and supervision requirements for children accessing platforms, games and AI chatbots.
MadeForMums · 1m