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  1. May 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … The European Commission has said it is looking into the issue.

    German fertiliser makers and farmers struggle with Iran war fallout
  3. April 2026

  4. Citizen Digital

    … Some observers suggest he could seek a post heading an intergovernmental body such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or European Commission. …

    France's President Macron leaves future open as political curtain nears

  5. Citizen Digital

    … 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-16s
World & Region

UK PM suggests possible EU return; Brussels responds cautiously

The News

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened the door to the UK's possible return to the European Union, floating options ranging from staying as is to joining the EU's customs union, single market, or eventually full membership. The EU welcomed the shift in tone but said it is waiting to see what the UK government does next, rather than making changes based on rhetoric alone.

1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

  1. UK PM suggests possible EU return; Brussels responds cautiously

    British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened the door to the UK's possible return to the European Union, floating options ranging from staying as is to joining the EU's customs union, single market, or eventually full membership. The EU welcomed the shift in tone but said it is waiting to see what the UK government does next, rather than making changes based on rhetoric alone.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. EU proposes delaying methane emissions rules amid winter energy concerns

    The European Union proposed postponing new rules to cut methane emissions by one year, with EU energy chief Dan Jorgensen warning of a "challenging" winter ahead due to "very high" oil and gas prices resulting from the US-Iran war. The delay aims to ease pressure on energy markets as gas prices have more than doubled in Europe.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. La Liga president warns of player injury risks from packed schedule

    La Liga president Javier Tebas told a performance and health summit in London that footballers have a "breaking point" due to an increasingly packed global calendar, citing the expanded Club World Cup and the 48-team World Cup as events adding to player workload and injury risks.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Google appeals EU order to share search data, open Android

    Google has appealed an EU decision under the Digital Markets Act requiring it to share search data with rival search engines and open its Android system to competing AI services, citing privacy and security concerns. Brussels issued the order in July, with data sharing to begin in January 2027 and Android changes in July 2027.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Germany cracks down on welfare fraud by poorer EU citizens

    Germany announced measures to crack down on social welfare abuse by citizens of poorer EU countries such as Bulgaria and Romania, addressing schemes in which citizens are given substandard accommodation and fake work contracts to claim welfare payments.

    24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. EU proposes ban on social media for children under thirteen

    The European Union unveiled proposals Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as more than 20 countries worldwide have taken steps to block or restrict children's social media access. Seven countries have measures already in place or set to be implemented, targeting children under 15 or 16.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

  1. EU plans social media restrictions to protect children

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to shield children from social media dangers, including addressing addictive design, extreme content, and non-consensual AI-generated images. She is considering either EU-wide social media limits for children under 13 or a blanket ban under 15, with details to be revealed in her speech to the EU parliament on Wednesday.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Israel's West Bank violence strains ties with Western allies

    As Israeli elections approach in October, Western nations are signaling tougher stances on Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Britain's foreign secretary vowed a major policy reset on West Bank construction, and France's foreign minister urged the EU to ban trade with settlements, citing record levels of settler violence.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard →

  2. EU foreign ministers debate diplomacy overhaul plan

    European Union foreign ministers discussed proposals to reform the bloc's diplomatic apparatus, with France and Germany suggesting a potential merger of elements into the European Commission to strengthen EU influence on the global stage amid growing international tensions.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Google modifies EU spam policy to address antitrust concerns

    Google has changed its spam policy in the European Economic Area after EU regulators raised concerns that the company's site reputation abuse policy—which targets parasite SEO practices—was unfairly demoting news media and publisher websites in search results. The policy change takes effect August 30 and applies only to the EU, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Romania destroys drone near offshore gas field

    Romania's F-16 fighter jet destroyed a marine drone loaded with explosives near the Neptun Deep offshore gas project on Thursday. Romania's president blamed Russia for the incident, which he characterized as part of escalating hybrid warfare by the Russian Federation.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard →

  2. US sanctions ICC president, citing corruption and politicisation

    The United States sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, calling the ICC "corrupt and fatally politicised"; the ICC responded by calling the sanctions a "flagrant attack" on court independence, with EU officials voicing support for the court's autonomy.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 14 August

  1. EU bans Chinese solar inverters in public-funded projects

    The European Union imposed a ban in May on public funding for utility-scale solar inverters from "high-risk" countries, mainly China, citing concerns that internet-connected inverters could disrupt Europe's power grid. The restriction is expected to shift market share towards European suppliers like SMA Solar.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Meta, TikTok to strengthen fact-checking on migrant disinformation

    The EU said Meta and TikTok agreed to boost fact-checking of disinformation linked to a recent Ceuta migrant rush, where experts say social media false claims about an open border helped drive 72,000 migrants from Morocco into Spain's territory. The European Commission set up a coordination mechanism with the platforms and fact-checkers, though it did not rule out compelling the tech giants to do more.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. German chancellor urges EU budget cuts for competitiveness

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the EU to reduce its proposed 2028-2034 budget by several hundred billion euros and strengthen competitiveness, arguing that the European Commission's two-trillion-euro spending plan is too high.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Over 160,000 evacuate as wildfires ravage France, Spain

    More than 160,000 people evacuated from France and Spain on Saturday as unprecedented forest fires spread near Madrid and Bordeaux. French President Emmanuel Macron mobilised the army and requested EU assistance as the largest wildfire in French history threatened the region.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 July

  1. EU fines Google €890 million for self-favouring search, app practices

    Google was fined €890 million ($1 billion) by the European Commission for violating EU rules: €460 million for favouring its own services in shopping, hotels, transport and sports search results, and €430 million for restricting Google Play to prevent app developers from directing users to cheaper offers on rival platforms. EU regulators noted the company has made progress toward compliance.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. EU accuses TikTok of inadequate child safety protections

    The European Union accused TikTok on Friday of failing to protect children, saying default account settings expose minors to cyberbullying and predatory behaviour rather than providing high-level protection automatically. The company faces potential fines for non-compliance with the Digital Services Act.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. France's parliament approves social media ban for under-15s

    France's Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to bar children from apps such as TikTok. President Emmanuel Macron championed the ban and pledged to enforce it by September.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. France to become first EU country banning social media for under-15s

    French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, with the ban set to roll out in stages beginning September 1, when under-15s will be blocked from creating new accounts. President Macron has championed the law as a flagship reform and pledged enforcement by September, which would also include a mobile phone ban in secondary schools.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. France set to approve social media ban for under-15s

    French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to introduce such a digital age limit. The ban will be rolled out in stages, starting with blocking new account creation for under-15s from September 1.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 17 July

  1. EU seeks bigger banks to compete with US lenders

    The European Union published a report on the banking sector aimed at boosting the European economy, proposing to ease rules for European banks including lower capital requirements to help them compete with US rivals.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. EU seeks bigger banks to compete with US lenders

    The European Union published a report on the banking sector as part of efforts to boost the European economy, saying it wants to ease rules for European banks including lower capital requirements to help them catch up with US rivals.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. EU summons Burkina Faso envoy after diplomat expulsions

    The EU summoned Burkina Faso's ambassador on Thursday in protest over the "unjustified" expulsion of two EU diplomats, with no explanation provided. The spokeswoman announced retaliatory measures will follow.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Ukrainian men in Poland caught between war and legal uncertainty

    Thousands of Ukrainian men who fled to Poland to avoid military mobilisation face declining living standards and legal limbo as Poland tightens refugee policies while Kyiv increases pressure to conscript more men in the fifth year of Russia's invasion.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Ukrainian men in Poland caught between mobilisation and refuge

    Thousands of Ukrainian men who fled mobilisation to Poland now face legal uncertainty as Warsaw toughens refugee policies and Kyiv increases pressure for military conscription in the fifth year of Russia's invasion. Young men like 18-year-old Dmytro are caught between declining living standards in Poland and the risk of being sent to the front if they return home.

    14 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 13 July

  1. EU expert panel delivers advice on possible social media ban for children

    An expert panel of doctors, academics, youth representatives and parents will deliver recommendations on Monday to help the European Union decide whether to ban children from social media. Greece, France and Spain have pushed for limiting minors' access, and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has tasked the panel to advise on how the bloc should address the issue, with a legal proposal expected this summer.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Over 20 countries move to restrict children's social media access

    A growing number of countries are implementing or proposing restrictions on children's access to social media, with more than 20 countries now involved and five already enforcing measures, mostly targeting children under 15 or 16. The European Union is considering similar regulations, with an expert committee set to submit recommendations to the European Commission.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 11 July

  1. EU foreign ministers to discuss Israeli settlements trade ban

    EU foreign ministers will discuss imposing an import ban on products from Israeli settlements at a Monday meeting in Brussels, after pressure from member states. Several EU countries including Ireland, the Netherlands, and Spain have already imposed their own trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 10 July

  1. EU drafts procurement rules to favour European companies, reduce foreign dependence

    The European Union is developing new procurement rules that would allow authorities to exclude bids with less than 50% European content from major public contracts and favour EU companies in strategic sectors, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and narrow a widening trade gap.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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