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TikTok to Roll Out Advanced Age-Verification System Across the EU and UK

TikTok will soon introduce enhanced age-verification technology across the European Union and the UK as governments push for stricter controls on children’s access to social media platforms. The new system, tested quietly in parts of the EU over the past...

China Pressures European States to Block Taiwanese Officials’ Visits

China has been pressuring several European states to deny entry to Taiwanese politicians, warning that allowing such visits would cross Beijing’s “red lines” and damage relations with China, according to diplomats and officials familiar with the matter. Chinese officials have...

EU Approves €90bn Loan Allowing Ukraine to Buy Weapons Beyond Europe

Ukraine will be allowed to purchase military equipment from non-European suppliers under a proposed €90bn loan package approved by the European Union. The plan, outlined by the European Commission, is designed to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capacity while keeping pressure...

China and EU Reach Understanding on Pricing Framework for Electric Vehicle Exports

China and the European Union have made progress toward resolving their dispute over electric vehicle trade after agreeing on guidance related to price undertakings for Chinese battery electric vehicles exported to the EU, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce...

EU Seeks Compensation Clause in Brexit Reset Talks with UK

The European Union is pushing for a compensation clause in ongoing Brexit “reset” negotiations with the UK, aimed at protecting the bloc if a future British government withdraws from the agreement being negotiated by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The proposed...

French Farmers Block Paris Streets to Protest EU–Mercosur Trade Deal

French farmers staged large-scale protests in Paris on Thursday, driving tractors into the city centre and blocking key roads near landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. The demonstrations were organised to oppose the proposed...

EU Criticised for Boosting Russia’s War Economy Through LNG Imports

 European governments are facing renewed criticism for indirectly supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine by continuing to import large volumes of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). Despite a pledge by the European Union to ban Russian LNG imports by 2027,...

EU Enforces New Green Tariff Rules on High-Carbon Imports

 The European Union has brought into force its new carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), marking a major shift in global trade rules for high-emission goods such as steel, cement, aluminium and fertilisers. Under the system, companies exporting these products...

European Nations and Japan Condemn Israel’s Approval of New West Bank Settlements

Thirteen European countries and Japan have strongly criticized Israel’s decision to approve 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, warning that the move undermines prospects for long-term peace and regional stability. In a joint statement, the countries said...

Europe Cuts Aid Budgets as Focus Shifts to Ukraine and Defence Spending

Several European governments are scaling back humanitarian and development aid as Europe prioritises funding for Ukraine and higher defence spending, prompting warnings about the impact on vulnerable countries. Sweden has announced significant reductions in development assistance to several countries in...

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European Union’s 27 Nations Weigh Emergency Steps to Curb Energy Price Surge

Energy ministers from the European Union’s 27 nations met in Brussels to discuss urgent measures to control rising energy...