European Union

A tech war is brewing between the US and EU as Washington threatens retaliation against Europe after heavy fines on Google, Apple and Meta, with Spotify now in the firing line.

Tanmay Puri Dec 18, 2025

The EU has watered down its 2035 petrol car ban, lowering the emissions reduction target to 90%. New hybrids and e-fuel cars will remain legal.

Jan Kevin Bautista Dec 17, 2025

The British government will push through with the initial plan of banning petrol vehicle sales in 2035 as the European Union looks to relax it.

Frederick Marvin Lumba Dec 13, 2025

Google is under growing EU pressure after Apple's recent penalty, with regulators warning that the tech giant could face hundreds of millions in fines unless it makes bigger changes.

Tanmay Puri Dec 11, 2025

The European Union has fined X £105 million for deceptive design and transparency failures, getting a furious reaction from Elon Musk. Here is what the penalty means for Twitter.

Tanmay Puri Dec 09, 2025

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, was fined the European Union. Now, the tech billionaire wants the Union abolished.

Giuliano de Leon Dec 08, 2025

Labour is being urged to delay their ban of petrol cars amid the European Union's reported plan to extend their deadline pushing to go all-electric to 2040.

Frederick Marvin Lumba Dec 08, 2025

Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts, set to portray the villain in the next 'Supergirl' film, has been sentenced in absentia to six months in prison, fined €4,000, and banned from driving for one year following repeated driving-offence convictions. The ruling threatens to overshadow his high-profile DC debut, raising questions about his public image and promotional commitments.

Dhananjai Khanna Dec 05, 2025

The European Commission's 'Small Cars Initiative' aims to make small electric vehicles more affordable, boosting demand and reducing China's expanding influence in Europe.

Angelo dela Dingco Nov 05, 2025

The EU plans to accelerate the deployment of its own AI solutions across critical industries to reduce reliance on the US and China.

Trisha Kae Andrada Oct 06, 2025

At the UN summit, Zelensky accuses China of bolstering Russia's war through $245B trade ties, challenging Beijing's claims of neutrality.

Carson Beale Sep 24, 2025

Thousands defy martial law in Kyiv, demanding president reverse takeover of independent watchdogs NABU and SAPO

Arshad Hussain Jul 23, 2025

Five years after formally exiting the European Union, the United Kingdom is now humming a familiar tune with its former partners—something like "together again."

Jose Rafael Cesar Concio Atencio Jun 27, 2025

Leaders of the European Union (EU) are looking forward to strengthening security and economic cooperation with Southeast Asia amid challenges of the times.

Jose Rafael Cesar Concio Atencio Jun 26, 2025

The European Union (EU) through the European Council (EC) has stepped in on the issue of the Gaza Ceasefire in Palestine wherein civilian hostages were used as human shields by Hamas.

Jose Rafael Cesar Concio Atencio Jun 24, 2025

In 2024, the EU earned over €995M (£839M) from 11.7M Schengen visa applications, a 20.5% rise from 2023. Yet, 1.7M applications were rejected, costing applicants €145M (£122M).

Vinay Patel Jun 04, 2025

Microsoft is rolling out significant Windows changes in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the Digital Markets Act.

Vinay Patel Jun 03, 2025

EU's support underscores its commitment to upholding press freedom amid concerns over authoritarian regimes.

Teddy Cambosa May 23, 2025

EU President Ursula von der Leyen urges US scientists to 'Choose Europe' amid Trump-era funding cuts, unveiling a £423m plan to safeguard research freedom and attract top global talent.

Teddy Cambosa May 15, 2025

Austria's NOYB digital advocacy group has warned Meta that it could pursue a lawsuit against the company if it proceeds to use the personal Facebook and Instagram data of European users to train AI models.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 14, 2025

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed the new measures, saying, 'This is not the act of a friend.'

Ria Pathak Apr 03, 2025

She also stressed the importance of strengthening European independence in defence, energy, finance, and digital sectors.

Teddy Cambosa Mar 31, 2025

'If there is this tit-for-tat thing on beauty, it's going to penalise Europe much more than American businesses and companies,' he said.

Teddy Cambosa Mar 28, 2025

Facing increasing global uncertainties, the EU has advised families to prepare a 'survival kit' containing three days' worth of essential supplies.

Vinay Patel Mar 28, 2025

The U.S. economy is projected to expand by 2.7%, whereas Europe is expected to see a more modest growth rate of 1%.

Teddy Cambosa Mar 20, 2025

The EU's latest English Style Guide advises against using gendered terms, promoting more inclusive alternatives such as 'the average person.'

Jill Tan Radovan Feb 25, 2025

One of UK businesses' most immediate challenges is navigating the regulatory and trade barriers that have emerged since Brexit

Eve Hook Feb 13, 2025

Brexit's aftermath is mainly seen as a failure, with 62% of the public labelling it as such, compared to 11% who consider it a success.

Teddy Cambosa Feb 11, 2025

The study compared the economic situation in the UK and the European Union through the infographic 'Purchasing Power and Cost of Living: UK vs EU.

Lewis Sherring Jan 27, 2025

Spain ends the Golden Visa Program for non-EU nationals to address housing crisis, proposing a 100% tax on foreign property owners.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Jan 21, 2025