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EU investigates Booking.com over fake listings, phishing and paid ads

The European Commission is investigating whether hotel booking site Booking.com is violating the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA).

ChatGPT gets tougher EU rules as first AI service classified as VLOP

ChatGPT becomes the first AI service to be classified as so large that it faces particularly tough EU regulations.

EU warns TikTok to crack down on disinformation after Ceuta migrant crisis

After last week's migrant crisis in Ceuta, the EU wants tougher action against the spread of disinformation on social media, AFP reports.

EU withdraws 2 million euros in funding for Venice Biennale through 2028

The European Commission confirms that it has withdrawn funding of 2 million euros for the Venice Biennale for the years 2025-2028, according to a press release.

EU warns Meta over Instagram and Facebook addictive design, faces possible billion-euro fines

Facebook and Instagram encourage scrolling and put the brain on autopilot. That is the view of the European Commission, which is now threatening billion-dollar fines over “addictive design.”

EU investment in computer chips, AI and cloud services

"Europe must lead on the development of computer chips, AI and cloud services," urges the European Commission.

After Trump's threat, EU to reduce US dependence on cloud services

Europe wants to be independent - but doesn't dare to really break up with the US. President Donald Trump's every move is forcing new demands for independence in cloud services and chip purchases.

Toxic baby products - 2.1 billion Swedish kronor fine for Temu

The European Commission fines Chinese online retail giant Temu more than two billion Swedish kronor. Many baby products have been identified as dangerous or toxic.

EU wants to earmark 2 GHz satellite frequencies

The European Commission wants a maximum of one-third of the 2 GHz band to be available for use by non-European operators.

EU investigates Snapchat - threatens porn sites with fines

Suspicions of poor age verification and the sale of drugs and alcohol have led the European Commission to open an investigation into Snapchat. At the same time, four major porn sites are being threatened with fines.

EU allocates 115 million euros for new weapons technology

The European Commission hopes EU funding will help small businesses quickly develop drones and other new weapons technologies.

How the EU plans to tackle drone threats

An EU center for combating hostile drones - and support for the development of Europe's own drone industry. The European Commission has presented an action plan against drone threats.

EU: TikTok is addictive, violates law

TikTok is so addictive that the app violates EU law, the European Commission believes. The social media giant will contest the decision “with all available means.”

Deport more - the EU's new migration plan

The EU has promised more deportations when it presents a new asylum and migration strategy.

EU launches investigation into Grok AI over sexual deepfakes

The European Commission has launched a new formal investigation into the controversial AI tool Grok. According to sources cited by the German newspaper Handelsblatt, the aim is to have Grok withdrawn from EU member states.

Fiber for all in EU's new network proposals

The European Commission hopes that old copper cables will begin to be replaced by fibre for everyone in the EU from 2030 onwards.

Rubio: Fines against X an attack on the people

The EU is demanding that X – formerly Twitter – pay a fine of just over SEK 1.3 billion for violating the Data Protection Act, DSA. An attack on the American people, says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Fewer clicks about cookies as EU scraps data rules

The European Commission hopes that postponed AI rules and simpler data transfer requirements will make Europe stronger digitally. And there will be fewer questions about cookies.

EU warns of tougher measures against cloud giants

Amazon and Microsoft's cloud services may be subject to tougher EU regulations due to their dominant position.

EU Lists Seven Countries as Safe for Faster Asylum Processing

Faster no to asylum is to become possible when the EU Commission wants to speed up the implementation of its asylum and migration pact. Seven countries are placed on a first common EU list of safe countries of origin.

EU Unveils Plan to Lead Global AI Innovation

Europol Set for Expansion in New EU Security Strategy

The police cooperation Europol is to be developed and new attempts will be made to unite the member states on what the opponents have dubbed "chat control".

EU on the cables: "A weapon against us"

Better surveillance, faster repairs, and tougher action against those responsible are included when the EU Commission launches an action plan against cable crimes at sea.

Finland Prepares to Strengthen Its Defense