European Parliament calls for social media restrictions for under 16s
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to follow Australia’s lead in banning social media for children below the age of 16. The EU Parliament and member states agree.
US promises tariff deal on steel for “balanced” EU digital rules
The US offers lower steel and aluminium tariffs if the EU revises its digital rules. Both Washington and Germany criticise EU tech laws. Progress was noted on the EU-US trade deal and energy purchases.
Europe and Africa need each other more than ever, says von der Leyen
Europe and Africa seek to deepen their cooperation, von der Leyen stated at the EU-AU summit in Luanda. €120bn has already been invested, with a focus on trade, security, and infrastructure.
EU Council chief talks to Zelensky ahead of European leaders’ meeting
Zelensky told Costa that Ukraine wants to actively take part in the EU efforts towards a peace agreement.
Amazon is subject to stricter EU digital rules, court confirms
The EU General Court dismissed Amazon’s challenge against its classification as a “very large online platform” under the Digital Services Act. Amazon intends to contest the decision, arguing it poses no systemic risks as it primarily sells goods.
ECB finds big eurozone banks robust, but warns of geopolitical risks
Capital requirements for 2026 remain stable, but risks from geopolitics, digitalization, and competition persist.