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rte.ieEU Proposes 'Buy European' Preferences for Cloud Services in Public Tenders to Counter U.S. Tech Dominance
The European Commission plans to require non-price factors in public cloud contracts. The measure targets U.S. providers and forms part of the Cloud and AI Development Act.
ecns.cnEU Council and Parliament Reach Deal on Faster Deportation Rules
The EU Council and Parliament agreed on a regulation to speed up removal procedures for people staying in member states without legal authorization. The measure was announced under the current Cyprus presidency of the EU Council.
techjuice.pkAnthropic to Give EU Access to Mythos AI Model
Anthropic will provide the European Union limited access to its Mythos AI model after months of talks over cybersecurity risks. The European Commission confirmed the development following several meetings with the company.
EuronewsOECD Finds Chinese Industrial Subsidies Averaged 3-8 Times Higher Than Western Peers (2005-2024)
A new OECD report published Monday shows Chinese companies received three to eight times more subsidies than Western firms from 2005 to 2024. The findings coincide with an EU orientation debate on the sustainability of trade relations with China.
EuronewsEU Joins US-Led Chip Supply Chain Initiative
The European Union plans to join a Washington-led effort coordinating export controls and investment in advanced chips. Several member states have already signed on individually.
zerohedge.comNorway Urges EU to Reconsider Arctic Drilling Ban Citing Energy Security and Policy Consistency
Norway has sent nearly a dozen ministers to Brussels this year to press for changes to the EU's 2021 Arctic drilling ban. The push comes as the bloc faces potential oil shortages and Norway remains Europe's largest gas supplier.
EU Entry-Exit System Faces Delays Seven Weeks After Deadline
The EU entry-exit system missed its full rollout target seven weeks ago. Implementation problems have produced long queues and missed flights at several European airports and ports.
nypost.comLisbon Airport Sees Long Lines After EU Border System Update
A CNN journalist posted video of lengthy queues at Lisbon airport caused by the EU Entry/Exit System. Travelers reported missed flights and multi-hour waits during the rollout.
theyeshivaworld.comEU fines Temu more than $230 million over illegal product sales
The European Commission imposed a €200 million penalty on the Chinese e-commerce platform after finding consumers are very likely to encounter illegal items. Temu has until August 26 to submit a compliance plan or face further penalties.
EuronewsPoland Blocks Brazilian Coffee Shipment Over Quality Issues
Polish inspectors rejected 63,000 kilograms of raw green coffee containing damaged beans and live pests. Social media posts linked the shipment to the EU-Mercosur trade deal, but officials and trade data show no connection.
The BbcDover Port Advises Travelers to Prepare for Delays During Half Term
The Port of Dover has warned passengers to expect longer wait times at French border checks during the half term holiday period. The advice follows the partial rollout of the EU's new Entry Exit System at the port.
al-monitor.comEU Commission Estimates 15 Billion Cubic Meter Gas Reduction Possible This Year
An EU commission official stated that member countries could reduce gas consumption by 15 billion cubic meters this year. The estimate comes as European nations continue efforts to manage energy supplies.
EuronewsEU Keeps Carbon Border Tax on Fertiliser Imports in New Farm Support Plan
The European Commission announced a fertiliser support plan on Tuesday that leaves the bloc's carbon border tax in place. The measure aims to help farmers facing higher input costs while preserving the EU's emissions pricing rules.
The TimesEU Weighs New Rules on Advance Disclosure of Ticket Prices and Allocations
Ireland’s European commissioner for justice is overseeing a proposed Digital Fairness Act that would require concert promoters to disclose ticket quantities at each price point. The measure targets dynamic pricing and misleading “starting from” offers after price surges during re…
inc42.comU.S. Becomes EU’s Largest LNG Supplier with 58% Share
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis reported that the United States has become the European Union's largest liquefied natural gas supplier in 2026. The bloc is on track for 80 percent reliance on U.S. LNG within two years while accelerating purchases of Russ…
middleeastmonitor.comEU to Hold Talks With Taliban on Afghan Migrant Returns
The European Commission plans to invite Taliban officials to Brussels for discussions on returning rejected Afghan asylum seekers. The talks aim to secure logistical cooperation from the Taliban-controlled government in Afghanistan. Some European lawmakers have expressed discomfo…
Financial TimesNorway Maintains Fisheries Agreement With Russia in Barents Sea
European officials have expressed concerns that Norway's continued cooperation with Russia on managing cod stocks in the Barents Sea could pose security risks. The 1975 pact allows joint scientific research, fishing industry coordination and coast guard operations in an area that…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIran War Disrupts Global Oil Supply, Spurs Push for Renewable Energy Transition
The US-Israeli attack on Iran and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have caused the largest oil supply disruption in history, according to the International Energy Agency. This crisis is prompting renewed discussions on energy security and accelerating the shift to renewables in E…
cointelegraph.comEU Commission Announces Readiness of Online Age Verification Platform
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU's online age verification platform is ready for implementation. The platform, modeled after the EU's COVID certificate app, requires users to prove their age via an app linked to identification documents. Sever…