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Can European Citizens' Initiatives push Brussels to act and bring change?

Anyone can shake up the EU Parliament's agenda. But the hurdles for the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) are high: one million signatures from at least seven countries. ECI ambassador Nino Kavelashvili explains to Euronews why she is campaigning for it anyway.

Euronews

Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds

UK was close behind, exporting 675,000 tonnes, with much of the waste sent to Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia

The Guardian - UK

Five EU finance ministers call for 'tax on energy companies' windfall profits

Five European Union finance ministers are calling for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according to a letter from the ministers to the EU Commission seen by Reuters on Saturday.

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Simply the best: A connoisseurs guide to the finest Belgian chocolate this Easter

Eggs have been a long-standing symbol for Easter, but when did chocolate enter the holiday scene? Rebecca Spezzano has been on the streets of Brussels to discover the secrets of luxury handmade Belgian chocolate.

Euronews

Europe's fertilizer crisis: prices surge due to Iran war and dependence on Russia

The fertilizer market is facing a double crisis: the Iran war is driving up prices, the Strait of Hormuz is blocked - and at the same time it is becoming clear how dependent Europe still is on Russian supplies.

Euronews

EU Commissioner Virkkunen urges US to respect EU digital rules

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Henna Virkkunen, the EU Commissioner for Tech Sovereignty, speaks about the possibilities and pitfalls of AI, the investigation into X’s Grok chatbot and a possible social media ban for kids.

Euronews

Venezuela-EU trade: Which countries do the most business with Venezuela across Europe?

Venezuela is not a major EU trade partner. Spain dominates trade, accounting for 55% of the total volume. Given Venezuela’s large proven crude oil reserves, the EU closely monitors political developments in the country.

Euronews

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Car sales in Europe: Which brands are rising and falling?

Europe’s carmakers are grappling with tariffs and fierce competition amid the shift to EVs. As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen prepares to meet industry leaders Friday to discuss the future of the auto sector, new sales and market share data reveal how the sector is reshaping.

Euronews

EU Commission's US trade deal set for rocky reception in Parliament

The EU Commission has launched implementation of its trade agreement with the US, promising to ease the burden on the EU automotive sector. But the adoption of the text is not guaranteed, with some MEPs denouncing the agreement as unbalanced.

Euronews

Macron says the EU-US trade deal's not yet done, and calls for more negotiation

With the ink barely dry on the trade deal between the EU and the US, the French president called for continued negotiations and, if necessary, the implementation of rebalancing measures.

Euronews

Ryanair warns summer travel chaos could strike again

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Italy's Privacy Shield may be breaching EU law according to lawmakers

The EU Commission sent a letter to Italy's Minister of Foreign Affairs to warn that the Piracy Shield may not be compliant with DSA rules.

TechRadar

The EU wants to decrypt your private data by 2030

The EU Commission unveiled the first step in its security strategy to ensure "lawful and effective" law enforcement access to data – and privacy experts raised the alarm.

TechRadar

MEPs clash with the EU Commission over anti-money laundering blacklist

The European Parliament is opposing the European Commission’s updated anti-money laundering blacklist, which removes several jurisdictions including the UAE, Panama, and Gibraltar.

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UK agrees to check-free land border for Gibraltar but EU controls for flights

The deal clears the way to finalise a post-Brexit deal on the territory with the European Union.

TechRadar

Chat Control – Poland's EU Presidency gives up on the voluntary scan of your encrypted chats

Poland's EU Presidency also failed to find a majority on the disputed child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill – but Chat Control isn’t off the table just yet.

Euronews

Brussels, my love? War in Gaza - what's Netanyahu's endgame?

In this week's edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists are discussing the situation in Gaza, the latest European defence initiative and another fight between Brussels and Hungary.

TechRadar

"Weakening encryption would make European security worse" – the VPN industry reacts to the EU's plan for end-to-end encryption backdoors

The ProtectEU is the first step into the EU Commission's strategy to lawful and effective access to data for law enforcement. While it isn't yet clear whether VPN providers would be impacted, the risk remains.

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Hypersonic weapons are fast becoming 'critical technology' for Europe's defence. How do they work?

Anglo-American researchers have completed tests on a propulsion system that should power a cutting-edge hypersonic missile before the end of the decade. What about Europe?

Android Central

News Weekly: Pixel 9a is here, EU Commission gives Google heat, One UI 7 gets a launch date, and more

The Google Pixel 9a arrives, EU Commission gets two of Google's major products for breaching the DMA, One UI 7 gets a launch date, Verizon customers get good news, and Pebble watches are here.

Android Central

EU Commission finds that Google Search and Play Store fail to comply with the Digital Markets Act

Google has been under the EU Commission's fire since March 2024, and now two of its products have been found to breach the DMA.

The Conversation

Europe’s rearmament is moving fast – it must not overlook these three vital areas

The second Trump administration has seen an aggressive restoration of “big stick” foreign policy. In just two months, Trump has already sparked trade wars with Canada, Mexico and the EU, threatened to annex Greenland and pull the US out of NATO, opened negotiations with Russia to reach a cease-fire in…

Evening Standard

Man City: Pep Guardiola issues blunt response to Javier Tebas accusations

Tebas revealed that the Spanish league has filed a complaint to the EU Commission

Fortune

Zuckerberg’s new policy chief warns EU Meta will run to Trump whenever tech company feels it’s being unfairly punished by Brussels

The warning comes after Zuckerberg pledged to join President Trump in pushing back on governments around the world that go after American companies.

TechRadar

Targeting citizens based on their political views is illegal, said EU data watchdog

The EU Commission was found to illegally target citizens with ads using sensitive personal data based on their political views, the European Data Protection Supervisor's decision can reveal.

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