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(MENAFN) European Union member states are discussing the possibility of imposing sanctions on certain Israeli ministers over allegations that they encouraged or supported actions linked to human rights abuses, according to reports referencing a...

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(MENAFN) The European Union is moving toward potential sanctions against Israeli ministers accused of inciting human rights violations, following Israel's assault on a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla in international waters, according to a draft...

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(MENAFN) According to reports, the European Commission has ordered Meta to provide competitors’ AI chatbots with free access to WhatsApp and its wider digital ecosystem, in a move tied to an ongoing antitrust investigation.

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(MENAFN) The European Commission has stepped up its action against Meta, announcing on Wednesday that it has issued an additional charge sheet indicating plans to require the company to reinstate access for third-party AI assistants on WhatsApp...

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(MENAFN) The European Parliament and European Union member states clinched a provisional agreement Monday on sweeping new regulations designed to overhaul the bloc's migration framework — accelerating the removal of individuals deemed to be...

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(MENAFN) The European Union on Monday reiterated its commitment to supporting Armenia, expressing concern over what it described as Russian efforts to influence the country’s political and economic environment in the lead-up to parliamentary...

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The European Commission states that the AI Act becomes fully applicable on August 2, 2026, with transparency rules coming into effect in August 2026. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New transparency and...

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(MENAFN) The European Union on Monday appealed to Israel to cease its ongoing military operations in Lebanon and uphold the country's sovereignty, while emphasizing the importance of diplomatic initiatives aimed at easing regional tensions....

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(MENAFN) New European Union legislation designed to reinforce anti-corruption efforts across member states officially took effect on Sunday, creating a more unified legal approach for preventing, investigating and prosecuting corruption-related...

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(MENAFN) The European Union is reportedly considering a temporary suspension of its Russian oil price cap mechanism as global energy markets come under renewed pressure, according to Bloomberg citing unnamed sources.

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(MENAFN) The European Commission said Thursday it expects progress in Ukraine’s EU accession process, with the first negotiation chapter potentially opening soon following a breakthrough agreement between Hungary and Ukraine on minority rights,...

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(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday announced the bloc's most expansive sanctions drive yet against Moscow, unveiling a 21st package of measures that, for the first time, strikes at Russia's fishing industry...

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(MENAFN) European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday designated Pakistan a major regional power and an "important" partner, pledging to significantly expand the bloc's engagement with Islamabad across a sweeping range of policy...

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(MENAFN) European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday emphasized the importance of maintaining negotiations between the United States and Iran, while highlighting Pakistan’s contribution to efforts aimed at fostering communication...

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(MENAFN) The European Union on Monday issued a forceful call for Israel to immediately cease its military escalation in Lebanon and honor the country's sovereignty, as Brussels pledged deepening support for diplomatic efforts to restore lasting...

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(MENAFN) The European Union will ban the use of single-use condiment sachets in dine-in restaurants starting August 12, as part of new environmental rules aimed at reducing plastic waste across the bloc.

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(MENAFN) The European Union has expressed its willingness to play an active role in supporting a potential agreement between the United States and Iran, offering assistance through maritime operations and economic incentives aimed at reinforcing...

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Brussels — The EU-U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum took place on 9-10 June 2026 in Brussels, with participants exchanging views on a number of financial regulatory topics of mutual interest.

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(MENAFN) The European Commission on Friday indicated it was preparing additional measures to tighten visa restrictions on Russian nationals, responding to mounting pressure from 11 EU member states demanding stricter and legally binding rules....

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(MENAFN) The European Union has announced sanctions targeting several Israeli settler-linked organizations and individuals over what it described as serious and systematic human rights violations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank,...