The European Commission has reached a preliminary conclusion that Meta has breached the Digital Services Act due to the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook. The investigation focuses on features such as ‘infinite scroll’, ‘autoplay’, ‘push’ notifications, and the platforms’ highly personalised recommendation systems. The Commission’s investigation indicates that Meta failed to adequately assess the […]
The Commission and the International Labour Organisation set out a renewed strategic agenda for social justice, quality jobs and a people-centred future of work
The European Commission and the ILO share a commitment to building a fair future for work. Both institutions confirmed their joint support for: multilateral cooperation and international labour standards decent work, quality jobs and robust labour market institutions inclusive labour markets and greater social cohesion They emphasised that social justice and fundamental rights in the […]
The Commission and the High Representative are proposing a new sanctions regime to combat the smuggling of migrants, human trafficking and other forms of violence
The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have today proposed a new EU sanctions regime to combat the smuggling of migrants, human trafficking and other serious forms of organised crime, including trafficking in firearms and illicit drugs, as well as money laundering. The President of the […]
The Commission is taking Ireland, Spain, France and the Netherlands to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose the cybersecurity rules
The European Commission has decided to refer Ireland, Spain, France and the Netherlands to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to notify the measures transposing the SRI 2 Directive on the security of network and information systems into national law [Directive (EU) 2022/2555]. The Directive strengthens the EU’s cybersecurity by setting […]
The European Parliament backs the modernisation of the agreement with Mexico and the promotion of trade
On Wednesday, Parliament gave the green light to two agreements that pave the way for strengthening political relations and expanding trade between the European Union and Mexico. The Modernised Comprehensive Agreement between the EU and Mexico will replace the current framework, which has been in force since 2000, with the aim of promoting new business […]
Aid of 120 million has been approved for Spain following the fires in August 2025
On Tuesday, the European Parliament gave the go-ahead for a grant of 144.1 million euros to help Spain, Romania and Cyprus cope with the damage caused by forest fires, floods and heatwaves. MEPs backed the proposal to release funds from the EU Solidarity Fund by 642 votes in favour, 13 against and one abstention. The […]
The Commission sets out guidelines for a thriving livestock sector and a self-sufficient protein system
The European Commission has adopted the Livestock Strategy to ensure that Europe’s valuable livestock sector remains strong and resilient in the long term. This strategy, the first of its kind, sets out measures to help livestock farmers tackle economic, environmental and market challenges. This long-term vision recognises the vital role of sustainable livestock farming in […]
MEPs strengthen the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism and close legal loopholes
MEPs on the Environment Committee have backed the extension of the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism to cover products derived from the supply chain and the creation of a fund to support industry’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The Committee on the Environment, Climate Change and Food Security adopted its position on the proposed amendments […]
EU agricultural markets remain robust despite uncertainty and rising input costs
EU agricultural markets are expected to remain strong in 2026, according to the summer 2026 edition of the report on the short-term outlook for EU agricultural markets, published today by the European Commission. It should be noted that this report does not take into account the current heatwaves, which are severely affecting farmers across Europe, […]