EU institution that has ordered Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots and required railways to sell competitors' tickets on their websites.
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… The European Commission has also made clear its determination to take action to protect children and adolescents, notably by unveiling in mid-April an age-verification app that will soon be made available to European citizens. …
Norway to ban social media for under-16sEuropean automakers called for British vehicles and car parts to be included in the "made in Europe" definition under new EU rules tying companies' access to public money to minimum thresholds for EU-made parts. The ACEA car lobby argues that the European automotive industry operates an integrated value chain with the UK even after Brexit.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
European automakers called for British vehicles and car parts to be included in the "made in Europe" definition under new EU rules tying companies' access to public money to minimum thresholds for EU-made parts. The ACEA car lobby argues that the European automotive industry operates an integrated value chain with the UK even after Brexit.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Swedish market court ordered Google to pay approximately 14.3 billion kronor ($1.46 billion) in damages plus interest to price comparison site Pricerunner for unlawfully promoting its own shopping comparisons in search results over many years. The damages cover Sweden, Denmark, and the UK.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for strengthening European and Ukrainian security after he announced his resignation, saying he became a statesman in just two years.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
The European Union's top officials welcomed a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. EU leaders called for swift implementation of the deal and said Europe was ready to contribute to lasting peace in the region.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Anthropic has suspended access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after receiving a US government directive banning foreign nationals from accessing them over national security concerns. The company said the letter from US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick did not specify the government's concerns, though Anthropic understood the government to be aware of a method of "jailbreaking" Fable 5 that could aid hacking.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union announced an additional 300 million euros in emergency funds for farmers impacted by rising fertiliser costs linked to the Iran war, adding to 200 million euros already pledged. The allocation requires approval from the bloc's 27 member states and the European Parliament.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Commission ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working days during an antitrust investigation into Meta's policy of blocking access for non-Meta AI providers, or face a heavy fine.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Apple says it cannot offer its AI-enhanced Siri in Europe because of the EU's Digital Markets Act, but EU digital affairs spokesman Thomas Regnier countered that the decision is Apple's alone, stating the DMA does not prohibit introducing new products in the EU and that Apple must ensure interoperability with rival features under the rules.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union has airlifted 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid including medicine, tents and protective gear to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where an Ebola outbreak declared in May has caused 452 cases and 82 deaths across DRC and Uganda.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Volodymyr Zelensky has insisted Ukraine deserves full EU membership rather than the "associate member" status without voting rights proposed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Zelensky argued that Ukraine's presence in the EU must be complete with full rights, citing his country's defence of Europe against Russian invasion.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya ranks among the top four African countries driving growth in the UK's African diaspora food market, valued at £1.5 billion annually with projected yearly growth of 5–15 per cent, according to a study released at the Africa Museum on May 22. The majority of African diaspora food consumed in the UK is imported directly from Africa, creating opportunities for value addition, trade expansion, and supply chain development.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
An energy shock from the Iran war is weighing on European growth and pushing prices higher, with eurozone activity shrinking at its sharpest rate in over two-and-a-half years in May as a surge in living costs hammered demand and pushed input price inflation to its highest in three-and-a-half years.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak declared in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week poses a high regional risk but remains low globally, with the virus likely having circulated for months before detection. The 17th Ebola outbreak in the DRC has caused 139 suspected deaths from around 600 probable cases, with numbers expected to increase.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The EU Council lifted restrictive visa measures on Ethiopia imposed in 2024, citing improved cooperation on identifying and returning nationals staying illegally in EU member states. The restrictions had suspended visa facilitation provisions including simplified requirements and fee waivers.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
EU lawmakers and member states reached an agreement to implement a trade pact with the United States that was struck last July, setting levies on most European goods at 15 percent. The deal aims to meet President Trump's July 4 deadline for ratification, with Trump threatening higher tariffs if implementation does not proceed.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
The European Commission has unveiled new rules requiring railway companies to sell competitors' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, aiming to make multi-country train journeys seamless and comparable in a single booking.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran initiated April 8 remained in effect despite an Iranian attack on three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent US strikes on Iranian military targets in response. The UAE reported its air defences were engaging Iranian missile and drone attacks, while Iran accused the US of violating the truce by attacking ships.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Tuesday, saying the football governing body was obliged to take advantage of US laws allowing ticket resales. Infantino's remarks came as fan organizations including Football Supporters Europe have criticized the pricing as "extortionate," and tickets on FIFA's resale website have been advertised for millions of dollars.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying FIFA was obliged to allow resale under US law, while insisting that advertised resale prices of millions of dollars do not reflect actual cost or demand. Fan organisations have criticized the pricing as "extortionate," with some tickets on FIFA's resale website advertised at over $2 million each.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
With Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global fertiliser supplies, a German chemical plant in Wittenberg is helping meet shortfalls; a third of the world's fertilisers normally pass through the strait, and the WTO warns the blockade threatens food security in Africa and South Asia.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With one year left in his second five-year term, French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will leave politics in 2027, though observers speculate he may pursue roles in intergovernmental bodies or return to politics at a future presidential election. He is focusing on his international profile and legacy while potential successors distance themselves from his historically unpopular leadership.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway will present legislation this year to prohibit social networks for users under 16, making technology companies responsible for age verification. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the measure aims to protect children's digital lives and preserve childhood from algorithmic and screen-based takeover.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →