European Commission officials are preparing what could be a record-breaking fine against Google under the Digital Markets Act, targeting alleged self-preferencing in search results and restrictions on app developers — and raising fresh tensions with Washington.
Economics Minister Katherina Reiche has unveiled an ambitious strategy to unlock private risk capital for young German companies, with defence start-ups and relaxed labour rules for high earners among the headline measures.
Nick Thomas-Symonds, the minister tasked with rebuilding Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with the European Union, has been removed from his role in a government reshuffle, raising fresh questions about the pace and direction of London’s EU reset agenda.
Facing a surge in unregulated artificial intelligence use among its members and staff, the European Parliament is rolling out access to leading AI platforms — a pragmatic but paradox-laden response to growing institutional concerns.
Ukrainian forces struck logistics facilities in central Russia that officials said were being used to supply sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment, as Kyiv continues its campaign to disrupt Russian military supply chains.
France and Germany have pledged to jointly build a European alternative to Palantir’s data analytics platform, amid warnings from a senior NATO commander that no such rival currently exists.
A senior MEP and chair of the European Parliament’s China delegation argues that Brussels holds significant trade leverage over Beijing and that China’s economic model is more fragile than it appears.
The French and German leaders have pledged joint action on defence, industry and technology, but questions persist over whether their commitments will outlast the next French presidential contest.
Vice President JD Vance has openly admitted the Trump administration mismanaged the release of Epstein-related documents, blaming former Attorney General Pam Bondi for overstating what the files actually contained.
A sweeping proposal to expand hunting rights in Italy has inflamed domestic divisions and raised fresh concerns in Brussels over wildlife protection commitments.