Enforcement

Why the EU pellet loss compromise is smart policymaking
Proposed plastics policy demonstrates a pragmatic, measured approach. Risk-based policy measures can deliver regulation that works in the real world, providing environmental protection without hindering industrial competitiveness.

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Apple’s EU fight is transatlantic tension in a nutshell
Time was right for US Big Tech penalties, EU competition chief says
The European Commission has been accused of dragging its feet to avoid inflaming Donald Trump’s trade war.
The EU has fined Meta and Apple. What happened to X?
As digital enforcement kicks in, a high-profile investigation into Elon Musk’s X is still open.
Socialists urge EU tech chief to deliver results in blockbuster US tech probes
European Commissioner Henna Virkkunen is facing growing pressure to wrap up investigations into TikTok, Meta and X.
Longtime US allies say they have ways to fight back against Trump, and they’ll use them
Plans are being drawn up and, as one EU diplomat said, “We’ll take decisions to protect ourselves.”
Stuck in Trump’s shadow, Britain’s digital regulator forges ahead
While Washington pressures the U.K. to soften its online safety laws, regulator Ofcom has to soldier on.
Meta labels EU digital fines a ‘tariff’ on American firms
“The European Commission is attempting to handicap successful American businesses,” blasts top US lobbyist.
Von der Leyen warns X, Meta, TikTok to play by the rules in Europe — no matter who’s CEO
The European Commission will enforce its digital rulebook without fear, said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Brits are banned from bringing in EU meat — if anyone can enforce it
Stretched resources and patchy communication leave experts warning a ban on personal meat and cheese imports could fall well short of its aims.
Big Tech fines just got political, whether the Commission likes it or not
By delaying expected announcements on fining Apple and Meta, the bloc’s Digital Markets Act is being dragged into the global trade war.
Keir Starmer’s massive majority brings problems of its own
Labour seems unified in public, but a division is emerging between MPs representing what they see as its core voters, and those from towns the party is newly courting.
Ireland probes Musk’s X for feeding Europeans’ data to its AI model Grok
The investigation threatens to stoke further tensions between the EU and U.S. over tech rules.
France could pull the plug on Pornhub this summer
A new law requires porn sites to check the age of users in France.
Trump admin must ‘facilitate’ return of man erroneously deported to El Salvador, Supreme Court says
The justices denied a request to set aside a judge’s order that U.S. officials seek Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release and return.
Top EU official downplays expectations over Apple, Meta digital fines
The bloc’s Digital Markets Act is about compliance, not fines, says Olivier Guersent.
Brussels could hit Big Tech in trade spat. But how?
Digital services could be Washington’s Achilles heel but European officials are conflicted over how to strike it.
Trump punts on TikTok deal — app gets another 75 days
After promising a deal this week, the president said he needs more time to arrange a sale that prevents a TikTok ban in the United States.
EU aims ‘simplification’ sledgehammer at green energy laws
The EU is weighing reopening rules on renewables, energy efficiency and green renovations — despite warnings that it could be opening Pandora’s box.
Trump administration admits ‘error’ in deporting US resident to El Salvador
The Department of Justice says it has no recourse now that the man is in his home country, where he’d previously feared torture and persecution.
EU set to fine Apple and Meta amid escalating trade war
The Commission’s first fines under its Digital Markets Act are expected this week.
Belgian FM: EU should fight fire with fire in Trump’s trade war
Targeting Big Tech could be among the EU’s options to hit Washington where it hurts, Belgium’s foreign minister says.
French academic denied entry to US for ‘personal opinion’ on Trump
The Trump administration had recently accused Europe of curtailing free speech.
EU throws down gauntlet to Trump with Apple, Google rulings
U.S. tech giants must overhaul key products, the European Commission rules.
Germany warns its travelers about US border crackdown under Trump
Officials now explicitly warn that even minor infractions could trigger immediate deportation or a ban on future entry.
EU risks more Trump tariffs in looming Big Tech crackdown
A series of decisions against Apple, Meta and Google could open up a new front in the EU-U.S. trade war.