How X, Meta, and Bluesky are taking advantage of the TikTok ban with new video features
Social media companies are making the most of the TikTok ban in the US by offering new video tools and feeds. Read More
Prada, Armani and Dolce&Gabbana: The best of Men’s Milan Fashion Week so far
Milan Fashion Week Men’s arrived this weekend beginning with high-wattage shows from Armani, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. Read More
EU digital enforcement barometer amid rising pressure from US tech giants
The European Commission will conclude several investigations launched against Big Tech in the coming months. As US tech giants pressure the EU to retreat and align with laissez faire tone…
Křetínský’s EPH approached over sale of stake in Uniper energy, say sources
The Czech energy group EPH has emerged as a potential buyer for Germany’s stake in Uniper. Read More
EPP declares war on ‘excessive regulation’ from Brussels
The centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) has called for a bonfire of EU red tape in a three-page statement adopted at a gathering of conservative leaders in Berlin. Read More
Irish venture capital investments rise with upbeat outlook for 2025
Factors such as rebounding interest in new technologies, as well as the government announcing new schemes supporting the venture capital (VC) industry all contributed to higher VC numbers. Read More
Poland focuses on border security at start of EU presidency
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that protecting borders is a ‘sacred duty’, but humanitarian organisations have expressed concerns. Read More
Ex-MEP Maria Arena charged with membership of criminal organisation
The charges, which Arena has denied, are the latest in the Qatargate allegations that foreign lobbyists attempted to purchase influence in the European Parliament. Read More
EU Commission formalises Big Tech effort to counter online hate speech
The Code of Conduct on countering illegal hate speech online should help platforms comply with the Digital Services Act. Read More
German prosecutors: Magdeburg Christmas market car ramming not a terrorist attack
Six people died and more than 300 were injured when a Saudi-born doctor drove a car into a Christmas market in the city of Magdeburg in December. Read More