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European parliamentary elections: What a right-wing surge could mean for the EU

Polls show that Europe is facing a potential shift to the right in elections set for June 6-9, when millions of EU citizens will vote to elect new members of the European Parliament, a body crucial for shaping the bloc’s policies. With far-right parties likely to win greater influence, the…

Why we should care about this week’s European Parliament elections

Why we should care about this week’s European Parliament elections

The European Parliament (EP) elections being held this week will likely alter the political orientation of the European Union’s main legislative and budgetary authority, the only directly elected EU body.

The Conversation

EU Socialists' lead candidate Nicolas Schmit warns against 'arrangement' with far right

EU Socialists' lead candidate Nicolas Schmit warns against 'arrangement' with far right

He's been seen campaigning on empty beer crates in pubs and playing table tennis. Talking Europe catches up with the lead candidate of the Party of The European Socialists (PES) and asks him what he has learned in this EU election campaign, away from the buttoned-up confines of the Berlaymont…

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Chinese Shopping App Temu Faces Stricter EU Safety Rules

Chinese shopping app Temu will have to comply with stringent new safety rules after Brussels on Friday added the company to its list of digital firms big enough to face curbs.

International Business Times

Why Has Russian Wheat Been Entering The EU Duty-free?

Since its invasion of Ukraine, Russia's grain exports have not only been spared by European Union sanctions, but even stayed free of tariffs -- a seeming anomaly the bloc has now agreed to rectify.

International Business Times

EU parliament: Four things to know about the European elections

Elections for the European Parliament in Strasbourg – the world’s only popularly elected multinational legislature – take place every five years. With almost 450 million EU citizens set to vote from June 6-9, it is the largest democratic election in the world after India.

EU monitors new Meta measures on tackling disinformation ahead of June elections

The European Commission says Meta Platforms – the parent comapany of Facebook and Instagram – has taken measures to mitigate the spread of disinformation in the run-up to crucial EU elections in June.

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I’m a brown, Muslim European. For people like me, these EU elections are terrifying

I’m a brown, Muslim European. For people like me, these EU elections are terrifying

EU institutions have already let people of colour down. Now the rise of the far right poses an even greater threat, says Brussels-based commentator Shada Islam

The Guardian - UK

Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Toblerone Maker Fined £288M By EU For Shrewd, Anticompetitive Practices

Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Toblerone Maker Fined £288M By EU For Shrewd, Anticompetitive Practices

EU fined Mondelez €337.5 million for limiting chocolate sales across borders, potentially raising prices for consumers struggling with inflation.

International Business Times UK

PTC Therapeutics Stock Soars As Its Biggest Drug 'Lives To Fight Another Day'

PTC Therapeutics Stock Soars As Its Biggest Drug 'Lives To Fight Another Day'

PTC stock opened at a nine-month high Monday after the EC decided against pulling its drug, Translarna, from the market.

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Europe’s climate laws could spell the end to low-cost flights - but what about private jets?

Europe’s climate laws could spell the end to low-cost flights - but what about private jets?

The era of low-cost air travel in Europe may be over for good, thanks in part to recent EU environmental policies. All in all, this is good news for the climate. But many low- and middle-income people who used to travel around the EU will no longer be able to…

The Conversation

EU Commission President candidate: 'I absolutely want an independent Scotland'

EU Commission President candidate: 'I absolutely want an independent Scotland'

A CANDIDATE for the role of President of the European Commission has said she “absolutely” wants Scotland to become independent and rejoin the…

The National (Scotland)

EU investigates Meta over Facebook and Instagram child safety

EU investigates Meta over Facebook and Instagram child safety

European Commission says it is concerned systems used by apps could ‘exploit weaknesses and inexperience’ of children.

Facebook and Instagram face fresh scrutiny under the European Union's strict digital regulations

Facebook and Instagram face fresh scrutiny under the European Union's strict digital regulations

The European Union opened fresh investigations into Facebook and Instagram over suspicions that they’re failing to protect children online, in violation of the bloc’s strict digital regulations for social media platforms

The Independent UK

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EU probes Facebook, Instagram over fears of addictive behaviour in children

The EU on Thursday opened a formal investigation into Facebook and Instagram on suspicion the platforms owned by Meta are causing addictive behaviour in children.

International Business Times

EU To Encourage Influencers To Have 'Positive' Impact

The EU announced steps Tuesday to encourage influencers to post content that has a "positive" impact on society, as concerns rise over disinformation in a fragmented information landscape.

EU Demands Explanation For Eurovision Flag Ban

The European Commission seeks clarification on Eurovision's ban of the EU flag, sparking controversy and discussions with organizers.

Malta's Deputy Prime Minister Resigns Amid Hospital Scandal

Malta's deputy prime minister resigns and withdraws European Commission bid amid fraud charges in a hospital scandal, shaking the nation.

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Europe’s election campaigns are under the constant threat of foreign interference

François-Xavier Bellamy, the top candidate for the conservative Les Républicains party in the upcoming European elections, revealed Monday that he had been targeted by an attempted cyberattack launched by a group believed to be linked to the Chinese government. Coming soon after Socialist Party candidate Raphaël Glucksmann’s announcement that he…

EU Approves .9B Nippon Steel Acquisition Of U.S. Steel

EU approval of Nippon Steel's .9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel enhances global steel industry competition.

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping to visit France, Hungary and Serbia amid EU trade tariff row

China’s president arrives as EU anti-subsidy investigations and tensions over espionage, Ukraine and Taiwan continue

‘Blood minerals’: What are the hidden costs of the EU-Rwanda supply deal?

EU plans to secure supplies for green revolution from Rwanda likely to support smuggling of conflict minerals from DRC.

Radio France Internationale

EU probes Facebook, Instagram over election disinformation concerns

The EU on Tuesday launched an investigation into Meta's Facebook and Instagram over concerns the platforms are failing to counter disinformation ahead of EU elections in June.

The Guardian - UK

Fears of Putin swinging elections behind EU’s Meta crackdown

Action against Facebook owner comes amid concerns about how it is dealing with fake news

International Business Times

EU Toughens Rules On Chinese Fashion Retailer Shein

The European Union on Friday added Chinese-founded online retailer Shein to its list of digital companies that are large enough to come under stricter safety curbs.

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