EU Cybersecurity Act boosts tech security in Europe
The European Parliament, Council and Commission have reached a joint agreement on the EU Cybersecurity Act, which establishes a framework for cybersecurity in the...
Romanian state aid breach referred to European Court of Justice
Romania has been referred to the European Court of Justice over its failure to recover up to €92 million in Romanian state aid which...
EU council antisemitism declaration: we must protect Jewish communities
The Council of the European Union yesterday approved its official EU Council antisemitism declaration, announcing a common security approach to protect Jewish communities and...
Hungarian press freedom threatened by news media merger
Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán has signed an order approving a giant media merger which could affect Hungarian press freedom, calling it of...
EU announces action plan for countering disinformation
The EU will today present its action plan on countering disinformation, which presents an ongoing threat to public debate and democracy. In anticipation of the...
Financial investigation authorities to access bank accounts
The European civil liberties committee has approved measures to allow financial investigation authorities to access financial information in the investigation of serious crime and...
French fuel price rise halted after gilets jaunes protests
After weeks of violent protests which have left three dead and hundreds injured or arrested, France’s government has agreed to halt the proposed tax...
Vox party wins seats in Andalusia election
Spain’s Vox party has won several seats in the Andalusian regional election, the first time a far right party has gained parliamentary seats in...
Macro-Financial Assistance programme provides €500 million to Ukraine
The European Commission has approved the distribution of €500 million to Ukraine under the EU’s Macro-Financial Assistance programme. Macro-Financial Assistance, made available to countries neighbouring...
Marine Le Pen ordered to repay €41,554
The European Union General Court yesterday ordered French far right leader Marine Le Pen to repay €41,554 in misused parliamentary assistance funds. Marine Le Pen,...