The regulation of social media platforms in the age of AI is a frequent and controversial topic of discussion within the EU. Age limits for children are under discussion. The chair of the European Parliament’s Culture Committee has a clear opinion on who should be responsible for implementing rules.
Getting from Munich to Rome in six hours and from Skopje to Athens in no more than four: If the EU Commission has its wish, this will be the future for European train travellers. But can these ambitious plans stay on track?
The EU’s annual report on EU candidates’ progress towards membership shows a Union preparing for its next wave of enlargement. Brussels says the momentum for a bigger EU is there – but not every country is moving at the same pace.
While social acceptance of LGBTIQ+ people has increased across the EU in the last five years, the rights of sexual minorities are under pressure in the EU. The latest move by Slovakia to restrict the rights of same-sex couples stands at odds with the bloc’s strategy to promote the communities’ rights and safety.
While the EU is hoping to resolve a trade dispute with China over critical raw materials – like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and other rare earth elements – it is already looking to diversify its supply and boost its in-house extraction and production. Which EU member states are in the crosshairs?
Digital licences, cross-border penalties and stricter tests for learning drivers — can the EU’s latest reform close the gap between Europe’s safest and deadliest roads?