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EU approves Paramount's $81 billion Warner Bros. mega merger deal with conditions

The European Union approved Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery takeover with specific distribution conditions. This approval clears a major regulatory hurdle for the significant media merger. However, a US federal judge has temporarily halted the transaction for two weeks. This pause stems from a lawsuit filed by eleven US states seeking…

The Economic Times

EU approves Paramount and Warner Bros merger with certain conditions

Paramount said the green light represented ‘a major milestone’ toward completing its acquisition

The Independent UK

France bans social media access for children under 15; becomes 1st European country to bar kids from apps such as TikTok

France has banned children under fifteen from using social media platforms. This new legislation also prohibits mobile phones within French high schools. The government aims to protect young minds from harmful digital content and its effects. Several families have pursued legal action against TikTok over teen suicides. Other European nations…

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France's National Assembly Backs Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Warns Platforms: Verify Ages or Lose Users

France's National Assembly has passed a bill banning social media for children under 15, requiring tech companies to verify ages by September. The move aims to address mental health concerns.

International Business Times UK

France becomes the first country in Europe to officially ban social media for under-15s

Other EU countries such as Greece, Slovenia and Sweden are planning to restrict minors' access to social media.

Euronews

Russia at Venice Biennale, Brussels cuts €2 million in EU funds: appeal planned

New clash between the European Union and the Venice Biennale: EU funds halted, the Foundation appeals and Italy’s government voices criticism.

Euronews

Brussels prepares first digital rulebook fine against Google, risking Trump's ire: media reports

German media reports say the EU executive is set to announce the fine against the tech titan on Thursday in a move that could escalate tensions with the Trump administration over digital services.

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Fact check: Is the EU set to ban bottled water multipacks?

Claims that the EU will ban multipacks of bottled water from August have spread widely on social media. But a closer look at the legislation shows the picture is more nuanced than some posts suggest.

Euronews

Where are Europe's households most indebted? Not where you would think

Europe's household debt map reveals a surprising north-south divide. Discover the latest Eurostat figures and the 10 most indebted countries.

Euronews

France expected to approve social media ban for under-15s

PARIS — French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15 on Tuesday, putting France at the forefront of similar efforts in the European Union (EU).

Bangkok Post

Brussels proposes easing methane penalties after heavy lobbying from industry

The European Commission has stopped short of introducing new legal requirements, instead publishing optional model contract clauses to help energy importers meet the EU's methane regulations.

Euronews

EU hits AliExpress with a record 550 million-euro fine over unsafe and counterfeit goods

The European Commission has fined AliExpress 550 million euros for failing to curb the sale of unsafe and counterfeit products

The Independent UK

French lawmakers race to introduce an under-15 social media ban before the new school year

French lawmakers are working to finalize a bill banning social media for children under 15

The Independent UK

Ten EU States Push for Weaker Carbon Rules as Seven Others Warn Against Watering Down ETS

Ten EU states pushed to loosen carbon market rules while seven, including Spain, warned it risks undermining the bloc's climate targets.

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What's at stake for the EU's carbon market blueprint

The European Commission has confirmed it will allow EU industries to continue emitting planet-warming CO₂ gases well into the 2040s.

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s most effective tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions ‘risks being weakened’

European Commission proposal to overhaul emissions trading system would give companies less demanding pathway to reductions

Euronews

Rule of Law in Hungary shows ‘radical change’ under Magyar, EU says

The latest European Commission report highlights “intense reform efforts” by Budapest's new government. The decision to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office is seen as a key step in the fight against corruption.

Euronews

EU unveils banking reform plan to lift national barriers and unlock investment

In a bid to reduce fragmentation in the EU banking sector and meet companies’ growing investment needs, the European Commission has unveiled proposals aimed at making banks more competitive and potentially unlocking billions of euros for investment, but obstacles remain.

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Hungary's Magyar demands migration fine refund from EU

The Hungarian leader argues that the EU's stance has shifted as other member states pursue similar border policies. He also wants €2 billion in lost recovery funds returned in an upcoming budget deal.

Euronews

‘China’s model is flawed’: top MEP says trade pressure could test Beijing’s stability

In an interview with Euronews, German liberal MEP Engin Eroglu, chair of the European Parliament’s delegation for relations with China, said the EU’s market of 450 million consumers gives the bloc leverage over Beijing and challenges China’s claim to global dominance.

Euronews

Kubilius hails 'revolutionary' defence plan, but MEPs demand faster rollout

The European Commissioner for Defence says Europe's military mobility overhaul is necessary, but MEPs are pushing for an accelerated timeline.

Hoping your next smartwatch will have a replaceable battery? The EU has bad news

Smartwatches and fitness trackers will no longer need user-replaceable batteries under the EU’s incoming rules

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: how Europe’s most powerful farming lobby killed EU’s pesticide law

Exclusive: High-level documents show how Copa Cogeca worked to weaken legislation to protect climate and wildlife

Euronews

EU pushes US to exempt €150 billion worth of EU goods from Turnberry deal

Brussels is seeking carve-outs from the 15 percent tariffs imposed by Washington on EU goods under the trade agreement reached in Scotland in 2025. The list, obtained by Euronews, includes iconic products such as Roquefort cheese, olive oil and wine.

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Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv to discuss drones and EU accession with Zelenskyy

The visit of the president of the European Commission to Kyiv will have a heavy focus on drone production and EU accession.

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