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EU Regulators Meet To Discuss Teen Social Media Restrictions

Age verification approaches will be the key topic of discussion at the event.

Rights groups slam EU for rolling back AI data protection rules

www.france24.com

The European Union has proposed plans to ease the bloc's strict data protection rules and delay central parts of its AI law. Brussels says the aim is to boost innovation and competitiveness of European firms by cutting red tape, but…

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iOS 26.2 restricts Wi-Fi sharing between iPhone and Apple Watch in the EU, here’s why

9to5mac.com

With iOS 26.2 and watchOS 26.2, Apple is removing a key Wi-Fi sharing feature from iPhone and Apple Watch in the European Union due to interoperability requirements under the Digital Markets Act.

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Eight EU countries agree to create zone for rapid troop deployment across borders

tass.com

According to the statement, Belgium, Germany, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic are participating in the project

EU proposes softening AI and data privacy regulations

www.dw.com

The EU is responding to calls by businesses and member states that have argued the bloc needs to keep up with tech innovation. Meanwhile, cookie consent pop-up banners are also set to be scaled back.

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New EU rules may soon fix the most annoying part of browsing the web

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The European Commission is introducing new rules that could end the cookie nightmare.

EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice

www.courthousenews.com

The new military mobility proposal would invest over $20 billion into 500 locations identified as choke points, like bridges, ports and tunnels currently unable to handle heavy traffic and vehicles.

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EU ‘minutes from big casualties’ in Russian hybrid war, Lithuanian minister warns

www.politico.eu

An act of railway sabotage in Poland is just the latest sign the bloc needs to respond to Moscow's tactics, Lithuania's foreign minister told POLITICO.

Von der Leyen killing Kallas in EU ‘Game of Thrones’ – Le Monde

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The clash between Ursula von der Leyen and Kaja Kallas over diplomatic influence within EU is reportedly “worthy of ‘Game of Thrones’” Read Full Article at RT.com

EU judges pull plug on pesticide approval loophole

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The judges called time on the European Commission's routine pesticide extensions, faulting the agency for years of regulatory drift that kept glyphosate and other chemicals on shelves.

EU Calls for ‘Cutting Red Tape’ for Tech Companies

www.pymnts.com

The European Union (EU) has released an extensive plan to ease digital regulations. The project, announced Wednesday (Nov. 19), centers around a “digital omnibus” that streamlines rules on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and…

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Rome decries ‘Italian-sounding’ pasta sauces on sale in EU parliament store

www.theguardian.com

Agriculture minister calls for investigation over marketing of carbonara sauce containing wrong type of cured meat

EU won’t fast-track Ukrainian membership – senior MEP

www.rt.com

The EU won’t speed up Kiev’s membership unless accession rules are met and the conflict with Russia resolved, MEP David McAllister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

EU countries seek to weaken deforestation law as green backpedaling continues

www.politico.eu

The decision coincides with COP30 and will add fuel to claims the EU is walking back its green ambition.

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Pakistan needs to ‘do more’ on fulfilling GSP Plus conventions ahead of review, EU envoy says

www.dawn.com

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis on Wednesday said that the country needed to “do more” in terms of fulfilling its commitments under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) ahead of a review.

FM Dar holds talks with EU Council president on GSP Plus status

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) scheme with European Union Council President Antonio Costa on Wednesday ahead of an upcoming review this month.

Slovakia may sue EU over plans to stop Russian gas supplies — Fico

tass.com

The Prime Minister said that everything will depend a lot on how the European Commission fulfils its commitments to Slovakia

The EU has found 'a sense of purpose' in providing economic, military support for Ukraine

www.france24.com

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Turkey's president and was due to meet US Army officials in Kyiv later in the week, as word emerged that Washington was secretly exploring peace conditions with Russia. For in-depth…