The European Union has extended its online child safety rules as regulators continue efforts to protect minors on digital platforms. Under the latest decision, encrypted messaging apps remain exempt from the new requirements, sparking debate over privacy, online safety, and the future of digital regulation across Europe.

EU extends online child safety rules: Encrypted apps exempt from EU rules

A European intelligence assessment has warned that Russia's banking sector could face an 'explosive' crisis as lenders continue to shoulder the financial burden of Moscow's war economy. The report comes as the EU prepares a fresh round of sanctions targeting Russia. 

 EU warns Russian banks could face 'explosive' crisis

The European Union says it held "constructive" talks with Apple CEO Tim Cook following a dispute over the delayed rollout of Apple's AI-powered Siri features in Europe. Apple has blamed the EU's Digital Markets Act for delaying Siri AI and several other features, while European regulators argue the company has failed to meet interoperability requirements. The meeting signals a possible thaw in tensions as both sides look to resolve differences over AI, competition rules and user privacy.

EU holds 'constructive' talks with Apple CEO Tim Cook after siri AI clash

European prosecutors have launched coordinated raids across France, Italy, Spain and Belgium as part of an investigation into the alleged misuse of €4.3 million in European Parliament funds by the now-defunct far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group. The probe centres on alleged financial irregularities between 2019 and 2024. 

EU raids target far-right group in €4.3m misuse of funds probe 

Organized crime is going digital, and the EU is striking back! Following a dangerous rise in AI-powered scams, the European Commission has officially unveiled massive new upgrades for Europol. Law enforcement is getting its own ultra-secure "sovereign cloud" and a shared data space to hunt down cross-border digital criminals faster than ever before. 

EU moves to strengthen Europol against rising digital, cross-border crime 

The European Union will soon require smartphone manufacturers to let users replace their batteries. The tough new rules - endorsed by the European Parliament could save millions of phones from landfill.

Removable batteries in smartphones back? Here's all you need to know

The European commission is being sued by environmental campaigners over a decision to include gas and nuclear in an EU guide to “green” investments.

EU faces legal action over green label

The French and German economy ministers, Bruno Le Maire and Robert Habeck, kicked off high-stakes talks with U.S. officials to underscore European concerns over President Joe Biden’s ambitious climate action plan.

French, German ministers to tackle green subsidies with U.S.

The European Union imposed sanctions on more than 30 Iranian officials and organisations, including units of the powerful Revolutionary Guards, blaming them for a "brutal" crackdown on protesters and other human rights abuses.

EU imposes new Iran sanctions, won't brand Guards 'terrorists' for now

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