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Europe's corporate debt ranking: Which countries borrow the most?

Seven European countries exceed the European Commission's benchmark for company debt, but the figures tell a more complex story. Multinational financing, not financially weak companies, explains much of the ranking.

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Euronews explains: can Hungary's PM Magyar really remove president Sulyok from office?

Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, with Prime Minister Péter Magyar accusing him of being Orbán's puppet. But he refuses to resign and argues the move in unconstitutional. What happens next? Euronews explains:

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Brussels warns dialogue with China 'will not suffice'

EU trade enforcer Denis Redonnet told MEPs on Tuesday that the European Commission will act against cheap Chinese imports by adopting "unilateral" defence measures before the October deadline set by EU trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to make progress in the negotiation with China.

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Targeting Patriarch Kirill risks fuelling EU scepticism, Bulgarian foreign minister warns

Velislava Petrova-Chamova told Euronews that the EU’s sanctions against Russia should have a financial impact and not be a symbolic instrument – and that this, among other reasons, is why Sofia championed the removal of the head of Russia's Orthodox Church from the 21st sanctions package.

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Newsletter: Push for sanctions on Russia goes to the wire

Good morning, readers. This is Mared Gwyn. In this Tuesday morning newsletter: the final push to get fresh sanctions on Russia over the line, exclusive lines from an interview with the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, and another packed day of enlargement talks.

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Brussels Moves to Force Meta and TikTok to Redesign 'Addictive' Apps Amid EU Child Safety Law

The European Commission is urging Meta and TikTok to alter addictive features on their platforms, as part of a broader EU initiative to regulate children's access to social media.

International Business Times UK

The Push For Age Limits In Social Media Use Is Growing. Europe Is Now Joining The List

The European Commission plans to introduce age-based restrictions on children's access to social media as governments worldwide tighten online safety rules.

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Full ban on Israeli settlement trade gets ‘most support’ from EU countries, Kallas says

EU foreign ministers overwhelmingly backed clamping down on EU trade with Israeli settlements during closed-door discussions on Monday, with an official source saying the biggest cohort of countries supported passing new measures without requiring the unanimous backing of all member states.

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No, the EU is not about to censor access to the internet

Viral claims that the EU is introducing an "internet passport" to control or censor internet access are misleading. They misrepresent the European Commission's planned age-verification app.

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Brussels accused of ‘delay tactics’ ahead of talks on banning Israeli settlement trade

The EU’s foreign ministers meet in Brussels on Monday to consider proposals to restrict or ban trade with Israeli settlements, but some countries are privately accusing the European Commission of dragging its feet.

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Experts to deliver verdict on EU social media controls for children

An expert committee is due to deliver its recommendations on Monday on how the European Union should regulate children's access to social media, including a potential blanket ban. More than 20 countries worldwide, including France, have already implemented or proposed age restrictions.

Radio France Internationale

EU ministers to debate curbing trade with Israeli settlements

European Union foreign ministers will discuss new measures against Israeli settlements. The European Commission paper suggests three options for trade restrictions. Member states have growing pressure to act on settlement expansion. The International Court of Justice previously ruled settlements illegal. A formal decision on trade curbs is not expected on…

The Economic Times

Venice Biennale Russian pavilion: EU Commission confirms funding withdrawal

The reasons given by the Biennale were deemed insufficient, and the Commission has moved to withdraw funding over the reopening of the Russian pavilion, drawing harsh criticism in Brussels from the League.

Euronews

EU accused of dragging its feet over ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Foreign ministers will discuss options on Monday but decision on imports is not expected for months

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EU Says Meta Broke Digital Rules Over Instagram and Facebook Features. It Could Face Penalties

Meta has been found in preliminary breach of the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) after regulators concluded that several design features on Instagram and Facebook encourage excessive use and fail to adequately protect children and vulnerable users.

Benzinga

Meta Could Face Billions in Fines as EU Cracks Down on 'Addictive' Facebook and Instagram Features

The European Union (EU) has accused Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) of violating its digital laws due to the ‘addictive’ designs of its Instagram and Facebook platforms.

The Times of India

Remove addictive features or pay fine: EU tells Meta to fix Instagram, Facebook

The European Commission has charged Meta Platforms with breaching EU digital law. Instagram and Facebook features are accused of keeping users hooked and addicted. Regulators demand changes or face significant fines for the company. Meta rejects the allegations, citing improved teen protections and parental controls. The company will continue engaging…

Euronews

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle 'addictive' design features

The European Commission has taken aim at infinite scroll and autoplay on Instagram and Facebook, finding that Meta failed to adequately mitigate the risks its platforms pose to users' mental health, including children.

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Worried about Flock cameras? All new cars in the EU now need to have a camera aimed at the driver's face in the latest privacy nightmare

Every new car sold in the EU must now include a driver-monitoring camera, sparking latest data privacy row

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Brussels eyes €200bn in savings by electrifying Europe's economy, draft reveals

While earlier EU climate strategies focused primarily on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the forthcoming electrification plan recasts the issue as one of economic competitiveness, highlighting its potential to reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports, according to a document seen by Euronews.

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Exclusive: Brussels puts trade ban with Israeli settlements on the table

The EU executive has laid out several options to further restrict EU imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, after a majority of EU foreign ministers called for clarifying what restrictive trade measures could be taken during a meeting in June.

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Labor Department submits revised ESG rule to White House

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

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Apple loses challenge over EU app store rules

Apple brought the action in an attempt to overturn the EU designating it a "gatekeeper", which requires it to open its App Store and iPhone operating system to greater competition from rival apps and services.

The Independent UK

EU to delay new €20 pre-authorisation travel system after border queues

Sources say IT issues affecting new system and long EES border queues have delayed next rollout phase

Euronews

'Portugal is an energy island and needs more flexibility,' minister says

The Portuguese government argues that because limited connections isolate Iberia from the European grid, the country faces many of the same challenges as the EU's outermost regions and deserves compensation for the lack of interconnections.

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