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.
Three detained in Belgium as police raid EU offices in fraud probe
A police investigation is underway following suspected fraud in a tendering process involving the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the College of Europe.
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.