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Trump Threatens EU with Tariffs Over Canada Associate Membership Plan
US President Donald Trump warned the European Union of severe economic retaliation following a proposal to integrate Canada as its first associate member.
EU Proposes Canada Become the Bloc's First Associate Member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the EU's first associate member to bolster economic resilience and strategic cooperation.
EU calls emergency meeting after 60,000 migrants cross into Spain's Ceuta
An unprecedented influx of 60,000 migrants into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has sparked an emergency EU meeting and political fallout across the bloc.
Trump announces investigation into EU trade over fines on US tech giants
The Trump administration is initiating a formal investigation into the European Union's antitrust actions against U.S. tech giants, signaling a major escalation in transatlantic trade tensions.
EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over Play Store and search practices
The European Commission has penalized Google for favoring its own services and limiting consumer choice, marking a significant enforcement of the Digital Markets Act.
France becomes first EU country to ban social media for children under 15
France is set to enforce a landmark ban on social media access for minors under 15, aiming to curb digital distractions and protect adolescent mental health. The legislation mandates strict age verification for platforms, marking a significant regulatory shift within the European Union.
EU orders Google to grant rival AI assistants broader Android access
The European Commission is forcing Google to open Android to third-party AI competitors to boost market fairness, despite warnings from tech giants regarding potential privacy risks.
EU forces Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI
The European Union is mandating that Google open its search metrics and Android platform to third-party competitors, sparking a major clash over privacy.
EU confirms it cannot stop Sony from ending physical game discs
European regulators have ruled that Sony is free to transition to digital-only game releases, leaving collectors and preservationists without legal recourse. The decision highlights a growing divide between corporate profit models and consumer ownership rights.
EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Ins…
The European Commission has accused Meta of exploiting psychological tendencies through addictive features, threatening fines of up to 6% of global annual turnover. The ruling demands immediate changes to recommendation algorithms and time-management tools to protect minors.