AI fast-paced development is undeniable, and to maintain a competitive advantage for the EU, its adoption rate should be accelerated. With the new Apply AI Strategy, the Commission seeks to boost AI adoption across key industrial sectors, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), enhance efficiency and accessibility of public services and support the development of European […]
Commission fines fashion brands Gucci, Chloé and Loewe over €157 million for anti-competitive pricing practices
The European Commission has fined fashion companies Gucci, Chloé and Loewe for fixing resale prices in breach of EU competition rules. The Commission’s investigation revealed that the three companies restricted the ability of the independent third party retailers they worked with to set their own online and offline retail prices for products designed and sold […]
MEPs set out their red lines for air passenger rights changes
To help air passengers, MEPs suggest maintaining the current right to compensation after a three-hour delay, plus unlocking new rights on free children’s seats and cabin luggage. On Monday, the Transport and Tourism Committee adopted its negotiating guidelines on changes to EU air passenger rights by 34 votes in favour and two abstentions. The MEPs […]
Over 30 potential victims identified in action against human trafficking enabled online
From 15 to 19 September 2025, Europol supported the fourth edition of the EMPACT Trafficking in Human Beings (THB) Hackathon, an action week against human trafficking enabled online. It was led by Dutch authorities, with the support of Germany and the United Kingdom, and brought together 73 specialists from 26 countries across the world. Eurojust […]
Fighting cybercrime: EU to sign UN Convention on cybercrime
Last October 13th, the Council adopted a decision authorising the European Commission and member states to sign a United Nations Convention against cybercrime. The Convention is an international treaty which puts in place common rules at global level to enhance cooperation on cybercrime and the exchange of evidence in electronic form for the purpose of […]
23rd EU Week of Regions and Cities showcases cohesion policy’s impact
Last October 13, the Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, Raffaele Fitto, and the President of the Committee of the Regions, Kata Tüttő, launched the 23rd European Week of Regions and Cities. Under the motto ‘Shaping tomorrow, together,’ this three-day event brings together 6,500 participants from all over the EU, including policymakers, practitioners, project promoters, civil […]
Five central suspects arrested in whole-sale cocaine trafficking case
Between 1 and 2 October, the Colombian Police (Policia Nacional de Colombia) and the Spanish Guardia Civil, supported by Europol, targeted four key suspects, linked to the so-called Clan del Golfo, allegedly responsible for whole-sale cocaine trafficking operations from South America to Europe. In particular, the criminal network oversaw first-hand the production, transportation and distribution […]
MEPs call for dignified treatment and respect for rights of Spanish prisoners in Equatorial Guinea
The plenary on Thursday denounced the unacceptable conditions of detention and ill-treatment of prisoners in Equatorial Guinea and demanded that their welfare and rights be guaranteed. The House adopted a resolution on the situation of Javier Marañón Montero and David Rodríguez Ballesta, Spanish nationals arrested in Equatorial Guinea last January in connection with a failed […]
Afghanistan: aid for earthquake victims and an end to gender apartheid
MEPs call for aid for all victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan, hampered by the Taliban regime’s restrictive gender policies. MEPs adopted a resolution on Thursday, with 504 votes in favour, 74 against and 3 abstentions, calling for a stronger emergency response in the aftermath of the earthquake in Kunar, Afghanistan. More help needed MEPs […]