European Commission
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techEU Orders Meta to Disable Addictive Features on Facebook and Instagram
The European Commission has charged Meta with violating the Digital Services Act by using addictive design features, demanding changes to protect users' mental health.
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techEU Charges Meta With Addictive Design on Instagram and Facebook
The European Commission finds Meta breached the Digital Services Act with Instagram and Facebook features that fuel compulsive use, risking a multi-billion euro fine.
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techEU Charges Meta Over Addictive Instagram and Facebook Features
The European Commission preliminarily found Meta breached the Digital Services Act with addictive design features like autoplay and infinite scroll, risking major fines.
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worldJune 2026 Hottest on Record in Europe, Second Warmest Globally
EU data confirms June 2026 shattered heat records in western Europe and set a new global sea surface temperature high, underscoring accelerating climate change.
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worldEU Launches Five Joint Defense Projects to Fortify Eastern Flank
The European Commission commits €325 million to collaborative drone, maritime, space, air, and missile defense initiatives, targeting strategic autonomy and military readiness.
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worldSwedish Court Orders Google to Pay Klarna's PriceRunner Nearly $2 Billion
A Swedish court has ordered Google to pay nearly $2 billion to PriceRunner, a subsidiary of Klarna, in an antitrust case over search result manipulation.
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financeUkraine Secures Over €10 Billion in Recovery Agreements at Gdańsk Summit
Ukraine signed over €10 billion in deals at its recovery conference in Poland, securing major EU and World Bank funding for reconstruction efforts.
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healthEuropean Trade Unions Demand World Cup-Style Cooling Breaks Amid Record Heat
The European Trade Union Confederation calls for mandatory cooling breaks and binding EU legislation to protect workers from extreme heat, after a record-breaking heatwave.