European Commission
Zelensky Firmly Rejects Territorial Concessions to Russia in Peace Negotiations
Dec 09, 2025 04:47 am CST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly stated that Ukraine has neither legal nor moral authority to surrender territory to Russia in potential peace talks. Amid ongoing negotiations, territorial questions remain the most problematic aspect, with security guarantees for Ukraine also proving contentious. Zelensky continues diplomatic engagements across Europe while preparing counter-proposals to American suggestions.
Elon Musk's X Platform Fined $140 Million by EU for Digital Services Act Violations
Dec 05, 2025 07:32 pm CST
The European Union has imposed a €120 million ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk's social media platform X for breaching the Digital Services Act regulations on online content. This landmark first penalty under new EU tech legislation addresses transparency failures and platform design issues, while TikTok avoided similar sanctions through concessions. The case highlights growing tensions between US tech companies and European regulators over digital governance standards.
Belgium Rejects EU Plan to Fund Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Assets Citing Financial and Legal Risks
Dec 04, 2025 01:03 am CST
Belgium has opposed the European Union's proposal to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine's financial needs, citing major financial and legal risks. The plan would provide Ukraine with approximately 140 billion euros to cover its budget and military requirements for 2026-2027, but Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot warns of potential consequences for his country, which holds around 194 billion euros of these assets.
EU Commission Finds Meta and TikTok in Breach of Digital Services Act for Restricting Research Access
Oct 24, 2025 07:54 pm CST
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that Meta and TikTok are violating the Digital Services Act by limiting researchers' access to public data. Additionally, Meta's platforms Facebook and Instagram were found to have confusing and ineffective mechanisms for reporting illegal content, potentially facing fines of up to 6% of their annual global revenue if violations are confirmed.
EU Considers Ethanol Ban in Hand Sanitizers Due to Cancer Risk Concerns: What You Need to Know
Oct 21, 2025 03:26 pm CST
The European Union is evaluating a potential ban on ethanol in hand sanitizers after an ECHA working group flagged it as potentially carcinogenic. The Biocidal Products Committee will meet in November to discuss this issue, with the final decision resting with the European Commission. Despite these concerns, the WHO currently classifies ethanol as safe for hand hygiene purposes.
92% US Tariff Threatens Italian Pasta Industry: Trump's Protectionist Policy Impacts Major Brands
Oct 10, 2025 04:47 pm CST
Italian pasta manufacturers face potential crisis as President Trump announces 92% tariffs on major brands including Rummo, La Molisana, Garofalo, and Barilla. Set to begin in January 2026, these measures threaten to double consumer prices and significantly impact Italy's €4 billion pasta export industry, despite close political ties between Italian leadership and the US administration.
Munich Airport Resumes Operations Following Drone Disruption Amid Rising European Security Concerns
Oct 03, 2025 01:32 pm CST
Germany's Munich Airport has resumed normal operations after drone sightings forced an overnight shutdown, canceling 17 flights and diverting 15 others. The incident, occurring just before a national holiday, adds to growing concerns about critical infrastructure security across Europe, following similar disruptions in Denmark and Norway that prompted EU leaders to endorse enhanced anti-drone defense measures.