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The Commission found that META’s addictive design features are in breach of the Digital Services Act, which protects the digital landscape in the EU.
Meta now has the right to appeal and defend itself and prove that the measures taken to mitigate the risks on their platforms are effective enough.
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Europe’s livestock sector is facing new challenges from climate change to market pressures. The EU’s Livestock Strategy sets out actions to support farmers, improve sustainability, strengthen resilience and protect Europe’s food security.
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Advanced AI models can help us innovate, but they can also be misused to find vulnerabilities, automate attacks and amplify cyber threats.
To address these new challenges, the European Commission has launched an Action Plan to strengthen Europe’s cybersecurity, bringing together Member States, industry and EU organisations to build a safer digital future.
#AI #technews #eunews #technology
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On 7 July 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participates in the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye.
Follow the President’s remarks during a moderated conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte from 12.35 CET onwards here on YouTube.
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As Portugal and France battle multiple wildfires, the EU has activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism to provide rapid support.
Firefighters, aircraft and emergency resources from across Europe have been deployed to help protect lives and communities. This summer, a record 777 firefighters, 22 aircraft and 5 helicopters are on standby through the EU’s rescEU fleet and Civil Protection Mechanism to respond whenever needed.
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This week in the EU: a new fee on small parcels, Ursula von der Leyen in Azerbaijan and Armenia, €2.5 billion for cleaner energy projects, and Ireland taking over the Presidency of the Council of the EU 🍀
Featured stories:
2.5 billion euro added to the energy modernisation fund : https://youtube.com/shorts/ZwVwRe0nOvg?si=rfq5UA_yc7GfhSMF
EU wide fee for small packages : https://youtube.com/shorts/aHhQSunZQiY?si=KZ8AF-PLliC1Jiu1
Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU : https://youtube.com/shorts/XhXKThm7_QE?si=eJvBoicMFmTcxCVk
Press statement from the President in Azerbaijan : https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/video/I-292291
and in Armenia : https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/video/I-292318
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On 1st July 2026, Ireland took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU which will last 6 months. To commemorate the beginning of the Presidency, the Commissioners as well as President von der Leyen are travelling to Cork. During the day, a press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will take place.
Follow the press conference here LIVE on YouTube.
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Together with the European Investment Bank, 2.5 billion euro were added to the fund for the modernisation of energy, bringing a total of 23 billion euro since January 2021. These funds will help 51 projects to modernise their energy systems, in order to improve efficiency, and help reduce carbon emission.
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President Ursula von der Leyen’s statement in Armenia highlights a deepening EU-Armenia partnership centred on resilience, connectivity, investment and regional stability. This video covers the European Union’s support for Armenia, the push for trade liberalisation, and the importance of South Caucasus peace for prosperity and security.
🌍 From stronger economic ties to strategic infrastructure and people-to-people links, the EU-Armenia partnership is presented as a long-term project. President von der Leyen underlines how trade liberalisation can open opportunities, while South Caucasus peace remains essential for a stable and connected region.
💬 What does this mean for Armenia, the EU, and the wider South Caucasus? Watch for the key messages on cooperation, reform, connectivity and peace.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:22 EU-Armenia partnership priorities
01:05 Trade liberalisation and economic links
01:48 Connectivity, investment and resilience
02:32 South Caucasus peace and regional stability
03:15 Closing message
📌 Key themes: EU-Armenia partnership, trade liberalisation, South Caucasus peace, connectivity, resilience, cooperation, reform, investment.
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Press conference by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission and Nikol PASHINYAN, Armenian Prime Minister
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