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European Union

Latvia PM Evika Silina announces resignation

Evika Siliņa has announced that she will resign, a move that is set to collapse the country’s governing coalition just months ahead of a scheduled general election in October.

14 May 2026-12:14
Why is Namibia becoming increasingly important to the EU?

Namibia and the European Union are deepening economic and trade cooperation as both sides seek to strengthen green industrialization, secure critical raw materials, and expand value added industries.

13 May 2026-20:30
ICMSA demands immediate suspension of Brazilian beef imports

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for an immediate ban on Brazilian beef imports, arguing that concerns over antimicrobial use in production have not been adequately addressed.

13 May 2026-18:00
Apple criticises EU plan to open Google services to AI rivals

Apple said the draft measures raise “urgent and serious concerns,” arguing that they could expose users to unpredictable risks, particularly as AI systems evolve rapidly and become more complex. The company also suggested that the proposed framework could undermine the technical integrity of operating systems like iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

13 May 2026-17:56
How could the European Union’s new rail travel proposal change cross border journeys?

The European Commission has proposed a major new package of rules aimed at making travel across Europe easier to plan, compare and book, particularly for rail journeys involving multiple operators and international routes.

13 May 2026-16:10
Meta offers rival AI chatbots free WhatsApp access for one month

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) announced on Tuesday that it will provide rival AI chatbots with free access to WhatsApp for one month as the company works to address concerns raised by European Union antitrust regulators.

12 May 2026-23:20
Why did Sweden arrest two suspects over alleged Russia sanctions breaches?

Swedish authorities have arrested two individuals suspected of violating international sanctions linked to Russia, marking another high profile enforcement action tied to Western restrictions imposed after the war in Ukraine.

12 May 2026-23:10
ByteDance argues TikTok is not a “gatekeeper” in EU case

TikTok has challenged its designation as a “gatekeeper” under European Union tech regulations in a case now being heard at the EU’s top court in Luxembourg.

12 May 2026-14:03
Sweden detains two over alleged tech shipments to Russia

Swedish authorities have detained two men suspected of helping send advanced technology to Russia in violation of international sanctions, as European governments intensify efforts to stop the flow of sensitive goods linked to Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

12 May 2026-09:48
EU holds AI model talks with OpenAI and Anthropic

The European Commission is holding ongoing discussions with major American artificial intelligence companies OpenAI and Anthropic as European regulators deepen engagement with developers of advanced AI systems.

11 May 2026-16:50