Regulation

The Mediterranean is at risk as the planet heats up 

June 30, 2022 4:05 am

A new law on nature restoration could offer real hope for a better future, but only if it makes the most of our wetland ecosystem.

European Commission wants to ban heated tobacco products

June 29, 2022 1:21 pm

Sales of heated tobacco products have rocketed in Europe.

EU Internet regulations are falling into the ‘China trap’

June 28, 2022 4:06 am

The bloc’s initiatives overlook the core values of the Internet itself.

Battered by lawsuits, Coinbase seeks liability guarantees in EU

June 27, 2022 1:05 pm

US plaintiffs claim that the exchange misled them about the security of stablecoins.

Tory Brexiteers will back Northern Ireland protocol bill

June 25, 2022 6:00 am

British MPs will on Monday vote on the U.K. government’s plan to override trade rules in Northern Ireland.

The EU races to free itself from Russia’s gas noose

June 23, 2022 9:19 pm

Failing to secure gas supplies would have serious consequences for Europe — but also Ukraine.

Who’s in and who’s out in Macronia — and what it means for the EU

June 23, 2022 7:13 pm

Who’s set to make waves, and whose raft has capsized? Here are the names you need to know in the new French National Assembly.

A new dawn for psychedelics?

June 23, 2022 5:51 pm

MDMA, magic mushrooms, DMT and acid have all had their day as recreational drugs. Now scientists — and companies — are hopeful these could be the game-changing medicines needed for mental health disorders.

Crypto industry fears EU crackdown on NFTs

June 23, 2022 1:53 pm

Lawmakers want to prevent scam artists and money launderers from abusing the unregulated industry.

MEPs back mandatory gas storage as Russian supplies dwindle

June 23, 2022 12:27 pm

European Parliament lawmakers today backed plans obliging EU countries to fill their gas reserves to at least 80 percent of capacity by November 1 and to 90 …

The Czechs Europe needs to know

June 23, 2022 6:00 am

As the Central European country takes over the EU presidency, here’s who could be influential.

Pegasus used by at least 5 EU countries, NSO Group tells lawmakers

June 21, 2022 8:47 pm

NSO Group ‘made mistakes,’ its chief lawyer says.

Amid antitrust brawls, France’s competition chief stays in his lane

June 20, 2022 6:00 am

Benoît Cœuré has disavowed a wider role for antitrust enforcers even as he prepares to announce a major decision against Google.

Crypto’s clout in US is imperiled as market melts down

June 19, 2022 11:55 am

As the Federal Reserve cranks up its campaign to rein in inflation, investors are dumping risky assets in anticipation of rising interest rates.

EU privacy chief bashes lack of GDPR enforcement against Big Tech

June 17, 2022 12:07 pm

The European Data Protection Supervisor hinted at needing a more centralized enforcement model.

What’s wrong with the GDPR?

June 15, 2022 5:52 pm

European Data Protection Supervisor Wojciech Wiewiórowski wants Brussels to break the silence on flawed enforcement of the bloc’s flagship privacy rulebook.

Global abortion-rights advocates worry their countries are next if Roe falls

June 15, 2022 9:05 am

Activists said they spoke to officials not only about their fears of the international impact if Roe were to fall but also proposed changes to US policy that has long restricted funding for abortions abroad.

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New EU rules could unlock hosting benefits for millions

June 14, 2022 11:59 pm

As the cost of living bites, hosting is an economic lifeline for many EU families. New rules could provide Europeans with equal opportunities to use their homes to boost income.

Crypto industry fears regulatory backlash over lending crisis

June 14, 2022 3:45 pm

The meltdown of Celsius Network has rattled crypto companies already on high alert.

Second Trump term would push warming past dangerous limit, warns UN climate chief

June 13, 2022 3:55 pm

Outgoing Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa reflects on surviving cancer, Trump and the state of climate talks in an exit interview with POLITICO.

Germany forces EU into damage control over encryption fears

June 10, 2022 5:41 pm

Berlin has criticized the EU’s plan to fight child sexual abuse material as a threat to privacy and fundamental rights.

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How to watch the French parliamentary election like a pro

June 10, 2022 4:03 am

He’s got the presidency, but will he have the power? Emmanuel Macron’s second term hinges on Sunday’s legislative runoff. Wise up with our guide.

We still need to talk about data protection

June 9, 2022 4:02 am

Safeguarding fundamental rights should no longer be a radical dream, but an obvious reality.

Everyone wants Danish firm’s monkeypox jab (but supplies are limited)

June 8, 2022 7:02 pm

Bavarian Nordic is trying to work out how to fill new and existing orders from its stocks as it’s unable to manufacture any more doses this year.

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