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Eurozone economy barely grows in first months of 2026

Eurozone economy barely grows in first months of 2026

Eurozone economic growth dropped to near zero in the first three months of 2026 as surging energy costs triggered by the Middle East war pushed inflation sharply up in April, data showed on Thursday. The figures will add to fears of stagflation -- high inflation coupled with low economic growth -- in

EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram

EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram

The EU said on Wednesday Meta is failing to prevent children under 13 using Facebook and Instagram, potentially exposing them to inappropriate content -- and putting the tech giant at risk of a massive fine. The European Union has in recent months stepped up efforts to protect children online, with several

Battle lines drawn over EU's next big budget

Battle lines drawn over EU's next big budget

EU leaders had their swords already drawn when they plunged into intense discussions Friday over the 27-country bloc's next seven-year budget, with the usual frugal nations pushing to contain spending. The European Commission last year proposed a budget of two trillion euros ($2.3 trillion) to

Trump, Vance not 'meddling' in Hungary vote, says US envoy to EU

Trump, Vance not 'meddling' in Hungary vote, says US envoy to EU

Donald Trump's ambassador to the EU denied in an AFP interview Thursday that the US leader or his vice president were "meddling" in Hungary's election by endorsing nationalist incumbent Viktor Orban. Speaking two days after JD Vance travelled to Budapest to stump with Orban,

EU accuses four porn platforms of letting children access adult content

EU accuses four porn platforms of letting children access adult content

The European Union accused four pornographic platforms on Thursday of allowing children to access adult content in breach of digital rules, putting the companies at risk of large fines. At the same time, Brussels also launched a separate wide-ranging probe into Snapchat over suspicions it is failing to adequately

EU parliament backs Trump tariff deal -- with conditions

EU parliament backs Trump tariff deal -- with conditions

European Union lawmakers on Thursday gave a green light -- with conditions -- to the bloc's tariff deal with US President Donald Trump, which Europe wants to salvage while it also races to diversify trade ties around the globe. Brussels and Washington last summer clinched a deal setting tariffs at

Brussels touts 'EU Inc.' company status to lure start-ups

Brussels touts 'EU Inc.' company status to lure start-ups

The EU unveiled Wednesday a scheme to make it much easier for innovative start-ups to launch and grow across the 27-nation bloc, as part of a push to help Europe keep up with US and Chinese economic rivals. Dubbed "EU Inc.", the proposal for a new