EU imposes €120 million fine on social media X
The European Commission has fined Elon Musk’s X for controversial features such as blue ticks. This is the first fine issued under the EU’s Digital Services Act.
Why the EU’s climate targets matter for the planet – and the economy
The European Union aspires to be a leader in climate action. Although it pushed for more concrete action at the UN talks in Belém last month, the political climate within the 27-nation bloc is not conducive to achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
EU ramps up fight against drug trafficking as consumption and crime rates spike
As Europe warns it is hitting a drug-crime tipping point, the European Commission unveils a tougher strategy and a new 2026–2030 action plan aimed at fighting back against drug production, trafficking and use.
EU agreement on package holidays to strengthen travellers’ rights
A new agreement, still to be formally voted on by the European Parliament, would require organisers of package holidays to increase transparency and provide refund options that are more customer-focused.
Report: EU may delay combustion engine phase-out proposal
Following criticism from certain member states, including Germany, the European Commission may delay the implementation of the planned 2035 ban on combustion engines.