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MEPs are under increasing pressure from consumer groups and industry representatives on proposed air passenger rights legislation, with the European aviation sector urging a six-month pause in negotiations in order to conduct an impact assessment.

Plan to cut journey times between major cities could reduce Berlin-Copenhagen trip from seven to four hours

The European Parliament has voted to ban meat-related terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products, prompting backlash from consumer and environmental groups.

EU policymakers are still working on the digital euro's legislative framework, but the ECB says it could be ready by mid-2029.

The list of online platforms under investigation for potential breaches of the EU’s Digital Services Act continues to grow, with the latest addition being Chinese site Temu. In total, 14 proceedings have been opened against 10 platforms, targeting issues from product safety to protection of minors.

Both the member states and the European Commission need to formally give the green light to the Code, which helps providers of AI systems comply with the EU’s AI Act.

Airline increases size of free cabin bag by 20% in time for summer holidays as rivals align with EU rules

The legal reform of air passenger rights in the EU is causing controversy. The changes to the regulations introduce new measures, such as allowing airlines to charge for hand luggage. This episode explains what to expect when flying within the EU.

The hearing is the second in which a company contests the European Commission's reasoning behind the Digital Services Act.