Can Europe quit American Big Tech?

The European Commission has finally unveiled its long-awaited tech sovereignty package — a push to make Europe less dependent on foreign technology after years of relying on U.S. cloud services, ch…

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Romania set for technocratic government after parties fail to end feud

President Nicușor Dan nominates Renew MEP Eugen Tomac for the role of prime minister, in a move some fear will fuel populist grievances. 

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EU sues Ireland over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs

Irish protection of peatlands is still ‘inadequate,’ commission rules, despite legal warnings since 2019.

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EU Parliament vice president defects from center left to liberals

Pina Picierno is leaving her Italian political party and the Socialists & Democrats group.

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EU lawmakers vote to shield peers from Huawei scandal probe

Lawmakers say that the Belgian prosecutor’s allegations are too weak, but critics point out behind-the-scenes politicking.

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EU slams Trump’s forced labor tariff as ‘unjustified’

The proposed 10 percent tariff threatens a fragile transatlantic trade truce.

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Parliament and Council disagree on air passenger rights but continue talks

EU institutions failed to agree on air-passenger rights reform overnight, but agreed to resume negotiations today.

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The jobs squeeze facing Europe

Today the Commission will publish its European Semester Spring Package, a checkup on EU countries’ economies. But the news isn’t too good. The report warns that over a million jobs across Europe co…

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Dirty Strasbourg hotel leads MEP to seek medical help

Lawmaker sought treatment after “poor hygiene” in the accommodation, putting standards for Strasbourg trips under fresh scrutiny.

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EU trade lawmakers back compromise on deal with Trump 

Legislation to enact the transatlantic trade accord struck last year now goes to a final plenary vote on June 16.

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