EU Energy Ministers Address Iran-Driven Price Surge in Cyprus
The informal meeting of EU energy ministers on 12-13 May 2026 in Cyprus addresses the impact of the Middle East conflict on energy prices and the AccelerateEU action plan.
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EU finalises code of practice on synthetic content with AI watermarking
The EU Code of Practice on synthetic content under the AI Act is expected to finalise in May or June 2026, defining watermarking obligations for AI-generated text, image, audio and video.
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European Parliament Evaluates Albania and Montenegro EU Membership Progress on 6 May
On 6 May 2026, the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee evaluates progress made by Albania and Montenegro towards EU membership in two key reports.
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AI Threatens ‘Jobs With Dignity’, Warns Nobel Economist Simon Johnson: A Wake-Up Call for European Policymakers
Nobel-winning economist Simon Johnson warned in May 2026 that AI threatens jobs with dignity, calling on policymakers to act now to prevent erosion of middle-class employment and growing inequality.
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European Youth Week 2026: Hundreds of Events Across the EU Celebrate Engagement, Participation and Active Citizenship
European Youth Week 2026 unfolds across the EU in late April and early May, celebrating youth engagement, civic participation and active citizenship through hundreds of events in all 27 member states.
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AI Act Under Pressure: Parliament and Council Negotiate Postponement of High-Risk Systems Rules in Digital Omnibus Deal
European Parliament and Council negotiators try to reach a deal in May 2026 on postponing certain AI Act rules on high-risk systems, while debating a possible ban on nudification apps.
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EU Circular Economy Act Enters Final Consultations: Adoption Expected End-2026 to Reshape Product Design and Material Flows
European Commission moves to final consultations on the Circular Economy Act in May 2026, with adoption expected later this year. The Act will reshape product design, waste rules and material flows across the EU.
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ECB Confirms Euro Area Resilience: Growth Revised Up to 1.4% From 2027 With Inflation Stabilising at 2% Target
ECB confirms in May 2026 that euro area growth has been revised up above 1% for 2026 and 1.4% from 2027, with inflation stabilising at the 2% target and unemployment near historic lows.
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EU Deforestation Regulation Heads for Simplification: Updated FAQs Published, Delegated Act Expected Imminently
The European Commission published updated EUDR FAQs in late April 2026, with a Simplification Review Report and draft Delegated Act amending the product scope expected within days.
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EU and South Korea Deepen Strategic Trade and Technology Partnership in Face of Geopolitical Tensions
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and South Korean Minister Yeo Han-koo deepened cooperation on semiconductors, batteries, critical raw materials and digital trust in April 2026 talks.
