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Ukraine steel industry faces existential crisis as EU tariffs bite
Metinvest CEO Yuriy Ryzhenkov says new EU steel import quotas are unfairly squeezing Ukraine's wartime economy by nearly 60%.
European Parliament passes resolution against Muslim Brotherhood influence
In a historic shift, the European Parliament has voted to confront 'Islamist entryism' and the long-term influence of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Lena Schilling and the rise of political deepfake violence
Austrian MEP Lena Schilling is leading the push for real enforcement against AI 'nudify' apps after becoming a target herself.
Volodymyr Zelensky hits Brussels as Trump friction builds
The Ukrainian leader is rallying EU support for winter aid while navigating a major diplomatic fallout with the White House.
Andy Burnham signals shift in UK-EU relations
The Prime Minister is hinting at a closer relationship with Europe, but concrete plans remain vague.
France considers new crypto taxes on stablecoin swaps and exit fees
A legislative committee wants to close tax loopholes for digital assets, but the proposal faces an uncertain future as budget negotiations heat up.
EU AI chief says Europe’s rules can handle 'rogue' agent risks
While global fears mount over AI models spiraling out of control, the EU's top tech official is doubling down on the bloc's existing regulatory framework.
Tesla rebrands Full Self-Driving in Europe amid regulatory heat
Tesla is ditching the misleading 'FSD' name in Europe for 'Assisted Driving' to finally get the green light from regulators.
ESMA scrutinizes tokenized collateral for systemic stability
The EU’s top markets watchdog wants to ensure that tokenized assets can actually be offloaded during a financial crisis.
Jukka Salovaara: New EU ambassador eyes UK relationship reset
The EU's new ambassador to the UK is positioning himself as a key facilitator while the Burnham government weighs its future with Brussels.
UK Voters Say Rejoin EU Could Boost Labour
New poll suggests renegotiating ties with Brussels could sway nearly half of voters and significantly impact election results.
Bitpanda CEO: MiCA regulations are building real trust in European crypto
The EU's MiCA framework is shifting the vibes for retail users who prefer regulated platforms over the self-custody hustle.
Circle pushes back on EU stablecoin rules as MiCA hits a snag
Circle argues that current MiCA reserve mandates are actually increasing risk and pushing major stablecoins out of the European market.
EU uses US tech fines as a piggy bank to fund European spending
France’s Europe Minister Benjamin Haddad says multi-billion euro fines on American tech giants are a prime revenue stream for the bloc.
ESMA shifts MiCA focus from writing rules to strictly monitoring crypto
The European regulator is pivoting to supervision in 2027, with a major emphasis on market surveillance, liquidity, and cross-border compliance.
Kaja Kallas: Why the EU top diplomat is standing firm against Russia
Growing up in Soviet-occupied Estonia, the EU’s foreign policy chief knows firsthand that fear is Russia’s favorite weapon.
X: US government backs Elon Musk in €120m EU fine showdown
The DOJ is stepping into a massive legal fight to protect US-based tech firms from European regulators.
Donald Trump's potential diesel export ban sparks EU warning
The EU is sounding the alarm over reports that the U.S. might halt diesel exports to lower domestic prices, a move experts warn could be devastating.