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- 1Irish regulator fines Google €403 million over location data●Data Protection Commission fines Google €403M over processing of location data
Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403 million following an inquiry into how the company processes users' location data. The decision, announced by the watchdog, adds to a series of major European privacy enforcement actions against large technology firms over how they collect and handle personal information without sufficient legal basis or user clarity.
- 2US reportedly intervenes in Musk's €120M dispute with Brussels●Uncle Sam wants in on Musk's €120M fight with Brussels
Elon Musk is locked in a €120 million legal fight with the European Commission, and the US government has reportedly asked to join the case on his side. The dispute concerns EU regulation of Musk's businesses, and Washington's decision to weigh in raises the stakes, turning a corporate complaint into a transatlantic clash over tech regulation and jurisdiction.
- 3Greek MEP calls von der Leyen 'racist' in EU Parliament outburst●Pöbel-Attacke im EU-Parlament: Griechin beschimpft von der Leyen als „Rassistin“
A Greek member of the European Parliament publicly insulted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling her a 'racist' during a session at the EU Parliament in Strasbourg or Brussels. The incident, described in German media as a 'mob attack', is drawing wide attention and sparking debate about conduct and political tensions inside the assembly.
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The European Commission has floated possible curbs on energy demand in a letter sent to member states, as the bloc searches for ways to tackle soaring energy prices. The proposal signals Brussels is considering demand-reduction measures among its options for the crisis, though the letter does not commit governments to any specific steps yet.
- 5Europe short a million health workers, Parliament seeks EU funding▼Europe is short of a million health workers. Parliament asks Brussels for money
The European Parliament is calling on the European Commission to provide funding to address a shortage of roughly one million health workers across the EU. The appeal highlights growing strain on healthcare systems struggling with staff shortages, and pushes Brussels to commit money to training, recruitment and retention of medical personnel.
- 6EU approves first drug for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy▼European Commission grants marketing authorization for NEZGLYAL® (leriglitazone), the first pharmacological treatment approved for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (cALD), a rare neurodegenerative disease
The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for NEZGLYAL (leriglitazone), making it the first pharmacological treatment approved for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy, a rare and often fatal neurodegenerative disease affecting the brain. The decision offers a new option for patients who previously had no approved drug therapy, and it is being noted as a significant milestone in treatment of rare pediatric neurodegenerative conditions.
- 7Von der Leyen floats Canada's associate EU membership▼Von der Leyen raises Canada’s possible associate EU membership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has raised the possibility of Canada joining the European Union as an associate member, a status short of full membership that would deepen ties in areas such as trade and research. The suggestion marks an unusual overture toward a non-European country and has prompted discussion about how far the EU might extend its partnerships beyond the continent.