Merz Calls Statutory Pension ‘Basis Security’, Sparking Criticism and Uncertainty Friedrich Merz’s remark that the statutory pension is ‘only a basic safety net’ has provoked criticism and raised concerns about …
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European Commission warns energy markets will remain tight despite Iran war ending
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU energy crisis: Commission warns markets will stay tight even if Iran war ends EU energy crisis: Commission warns gas and kerosene markets will stay strained even if the Iran …
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EU Commission delegation meets Péter Magyar in Budapest and discusses post-Orbán transition
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoBrussels Sends High-Level EU Delegation to Budapest Ahead of Post-Orbán Transition EU delegation visit Budapest: Commission team led by Björn Seibert held talks with Péter Magyar’s transition group to discuss …
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WhatsApp integration restricts users to Meta AI, EU Commission finds
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzEU says Meta’s approach leaves users with only Meta AI available in app EU regulators say Meta’s configuration effectively restricts users to Meta AI, raising competition and choice concerns in …
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EU Commission threatens Meta with interim measures over blocking WhatsApp AI assistants
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU escalates threat to Meta over WhatsApp AI assistants exclusion The European Commission has intensified pressure on Meta in April 2026, announcing interim measures to prevent the exclusion of competing …
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Montenegro targets EU membership by 2028 as Commission hails progress
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoMontenegro EU accession: President reaffirms 2028 target as Brussels hails country a frontrunner Montenegro EU accession: President reaffirms 2028 target as Brussels calls the country a frontrunner, while diplomatic efforts …
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European Commission Relaxes State Aid Rules to Offset Iran War Energy Costs
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU Loosens State Aid Rules to Help Firms Shielded from Cost Surge after Iran Conflict EU to relax state aid rules temporarily, letting governments offset fuel, fertilizer and electricity cost …