Economy EU trade chief Šefčovič slams China’s rare earth export curbs EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič took aim at China and its new trade policy on rare earths on Tuesday, denouncing "unprocessable" Chinese requests on EU companies. 14/10/2025
Europe News EU lawmakers uphold three-hour delay compensation for air passengers After more than one decade in limbo, the EU is now reviewing a law aimed at protecting airline passengers. 14/10/2025
Europe News Defence industry warns EU to ‘urgently’ curb dependence on rare earths Industry representatives and analysts say the restrictions highlight the EU’s urgent need to cut its dependence on Chinese critical materials, even as Brussels pushes to diversify supplies and boost domestic production through the Critical Raw Materials Act. 14/10/2025
Economy EU Commission slaps three major fashion brands with €157 million fine An investigation launched in 2023 revealed that Gucci, Chloé and Loewe imposed their own pricing policies on retailers, thereby increasing product prices and reducing consumer choice. Gucci was hit the hardest, with a fine of €119 million. 14/10/2025
Europe News EU lawmakers vote to ease corporate due diligence requirements Only companies with more than 5,000 employees will be obliged to apply sustainability requirements as MEPs in the European Parliament voted to water down the bloc’s complicated corporate due diligence law. 14/10/2025
Health news Brussels launches tighter safety measures for toys in Europe The European Council has approved new rules to regulate the safety of toys, introducing a digital passport to better trace toys sold online and banning chemical substances harmful to children. 14/10/2025
Tech News EU countries sign Danish plan to boost child protection online Ministers called on Friday to explore whether additional measures are needed to complement existing rules. 13/10/2025
Europe News Will the EU be ready to defend itself by 2030? Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews’ defence and space reporter, Paula Soler, and Euronews' health and food reporter, Marta Iraola. 13/10/2025
Tech News EU rules on political ads enter into force: What will change? EU rules on political ads – aimed at countering information manipulation and foreign interference in elections – will take effect on Friday. But what exactly will change for users? 10/10/2025
Economy 'Not up for discussion': Brussels rejects US pressure on climate rules In response to US demands to roll back the EU's environmental legislation, the European Commission defended its autonomous power to adopt laws. 09/10/2025
Tech News Germany’s no halts EU plan to combat child sexual abuse content online The European Commission proposed the measures in 2022, but member states cannot reach an agreement, citing privacy and cybersecurity concerns. 09/10/2025
Economy European Parliament lawmakers vote against the Mercosur deal Inserted into a parliamentary resolution, a few lines welcoming the Mercosur agreement were rejected by a majority of European lawmakers on Wednesday. 08/10/2025
Europe News When is a sausage no longer one? EU Parliament answers after grilling The European Parliament has voted to ban meat-related terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products, prompting backlash from consumer and environmental groups. 08/10/2025
Tech News European Commission eyes ramping up AI to keep up with US and China The European Commission has urged 10 key sectors to adopt AI tools to boost competitiveness, with €1 billion in funding and the introduction of new AI-powered initiatives. 08/10/2025
Economy European Commission wields protectionist powers to shield EU steel EU tariffs on steel imports will be doubled to 50% beyond a reduced quota, compared to the volumes currently entering duty-free. 07/10/2025
Economy Is basmati rice Indian or Pakistani? Do not ask the EU Commission From the Punjab plains to Brussels — who would have thought that the dispute over basmati’s origin would end up on Europeans' plates? 07/10/2025
Europe News Steel protectionism, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews’ senior trade reporter, Peggy Corlin. 06/10/2025
Europe News Obsolete electricity grid triggered the Iberian blackout, experts find A power blackout in April left 60 million people in the Iberian Peninsula without power. Experts cited cascading overvoltage as the cause, affecting vital services in Spain and Portugal. 03/10/2025
Europe News European Commission to consider fund for EU-wide access to abortion The European Commission will study a proposal to create a fund to help women access safe abortions when they cannot do so in their own countries due to restrictive laws, following a citizens’ campaign that gathered one million signatures across the EU. 03/10/2025
Economy 'Time is running out' for Europe’s steel workers, sector tells the EU Suffocated by Chinese overcapacities and US tariffs, the European steel industry says its very survival is at stake, urging the European Commission to introduce strong protective measures. 02/10/2025