EU Commission accuses TikTok of failing to adequately protect minors under DSA rules

The European Commission has raised concerns over TikTok's protection measures for young users, stating in preliminary findings that the platform may have failed to meet requirements under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA). Brussels said the Chinese-owned social media platform did not fully comply with obligations designed......

Temasek targets European defence investments amid rising military spending

Singapore's state-owned investment company Temasek is preparing to expand its presence in the European defence sector as governments across the continent accelerate military spending in response to evolving security challenges. The strategic shift reflects changing investment priorities driven by geopolitical uncertainty and increasing......

Europe’s top five football leagues prepare for the 2026-2027 season

Football fans will not have to wait long for the return of European club football after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The continent's five leading domestic leagues are scheduled to resume between mid and late August, giving players a limited recovery period before the new campaign begins. The 2026-2027 season will see the......

Renault posts stable first-half vehicle sales as electric R5 strengthens European position

Renault delivered nearly 1.2 million vehicles worldwide during the first six months of 2026, reporting broadly stable sales despite softer demand in its core European market, while highlighting the growing commercial success of its latest electric models. The French automaker recorded a 0.4% year-on-year decline in global deliveries during......

Europe advises airlines to avoid Jordanian airspace amid escalating regional security concerns

The European Union has strengthened its aviation safety guidance by urging commercial airlines to avoid Jordanian airspace following a series of missile and drone incidents linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a newly issued safety bulletin released on Wednesday, July 22, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) classified......

EU food safety agency lowers acceptable TFA levels as concerns grow over PFAS pollution in drinking water

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has tightened its recommendations on acceptable exposure levels for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a highly persistent pollutant increasingly detected in water supplies across Europe. The decision could pave the way for stricter monitoring requirements for drinking water as authorities continue to assess......

Airbus shares surge after €5 billion buyback and ambitious 2029 profit targets

Airbus shares climbed sharply on Wednesday after the European aerospace manufacturer announced a €5 billion share buyback programme alongside new medium-term financial targets that signal confidence in its long-term growth strategy. The stock gained nearly 5% following the announcement, reflecting a positive market response to the company's......

Europe faces worsening weather extremes as wildfires, heat and storms spread

Europe is facing another wave of extreme weather events as intense heat, severe drought conditions and unpredictable storms continue to affect several countries. From devastating wildfires in Spain and France to warnings of powerful hailstorms in the Balkans, authorities are struggling to respond to rapidly changing conditions. The latest......

Boeing challenges Airbus loan package as US-EU aircraft subsidy tensions return

Boeing has urged the United States government to seek further explanations from the European Union over a €3 billion ($3.43 billion) loan package granted to Airbus, reopening a long-running dispute over aircraft subsidies between the two aerospace giants. The American aircraft manufacturer has asked the US Trade Representative (USTR)......

EU proposes three-year delay on methane emissions penalties for energy importers

The European Commission has proposed postponing financial penalties linked to methane emissions reporting by three years, offering temporary regulatory flexibility to fossil fuel importers while maintaining the bloc's broader climate objectives. Under the proposal, companies importing natural gas, oil and coal into the European Union......

MBDA unveils new interceptor designed to counter large-scale drone attacks

European missile manufacturer MBDA has introduced a new interceptor system designed to defend against large-scale drone attacks and waves of low-cost weapons, as recent conflicts highlight growing weaknesses in traditional air defense capabilities. The new Counter Mass Interceptor is aimed at helping European armed forces and NATO allies......

Markets expect two ECB rate hikes by early 2027 as inflation concerns return

Financial markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility that the European Central Bank (ECB) will raise interest rates twice by early 2027, as renewed inflation concerns influence investor expectations across the euro area. German two-year government bond yields remained broadly stable on Monday after briefly reaching their highest......

Tbilissi faces controversy as futuristic cultural center set for demolition amid political tensions

A futuristic cultural complex in the heart of Tbilissi is at the center of a renewed political debate after authorities approved its demolition, with opponents viewing the decision as an attempt to erase a symbol linked to Georgia’s pro-European past. Known as the “Tubes,” the unfinished structure consists of two large metal......

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