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Revolut has reduced WeWork access for its premium customers following a rise in prices. As a result, subscribers are losing access to various European office spaces in cities such as Paris, Brussels, Milan, and London.

The article questions whether the EU is serious about accepting new members, summarizing a feeling that it is ‘now or never.’ While candidate countries hope for progress following years of inaction, some parties located in Brussels remain uncertain regarding the possibility of enlargement.

Chinese and Western firms are increasing collaboration despite geopolitical tensions and government measures like tariffs and sanctions. Corporate deal-making is thriving as multinational executives prioritize business interests over political conflicts.

Hungary's PM Péter Magyar stated the country nearly had to shut down a nuclear power plant due to a drought crisis, with extreme heat and low Danube water levels causing challenges. EU ministers in Brussels are addressing security issues following border problems in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

A researcher received an email from the European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights (EIPRHR) offering provisional selection for the JRFP fellowship, requiring a €297 certification fee for a CV Merit Code. Previous reports from five years ago mention a similar scheme involving an Indian individual in Lithuania, and the EIPRHR website features AI-generated team photos and stock art, raising suspicions of a potential scam.

The European Union has established a new team in Brussels to regulate AI companies globally, focusing on issues like deepfakes, illicit imagery, and hacking.

The European Union has established a new team in Brussels to enforce AI regulations, targeting deepfakes, illicit imagery, and cyber threats under the AI Act. The initiative requires AI-generated content to be labeled and includes tools for whistleblowers and compliance monitoring to track violations of the regulations.

The European Union has established a new team in Brussels to enforce regulations targeting AI deepfakes, illicit imagery, and cyber threats. The AI Act, set to take effect, requires AI companies to label generated content and addresses systemic risks like cyberattacks and manipulation. The EU also expands its AI Office with 38 new staff to monitor firms, including major players like OpenAI and DeepSeek, and introduces tools for whistleblowers and compliance.

Wildfires near Bordeaux and Madrid threaten urban areas, prompting cross-border firefighting efforts. European countries face challenges in fire prevention due to abandoned land, poorly managed forests, and declining livestock, while rising costs for insurers and governments are linked to climate disasters and the EU's Green Deal rollback.

Washington, Brussels, and London have aimed to reduce economic reliance on China over the past decade by focusing on supply-chain resilience, industrial sovereignty, technological leadership, and national security. The Covid-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in global supply networks, while increasing geopolitical tensions, export restrictions, and technological rivalry have driven support for reshoring and 'friendshoring' manufacturing.

A Brexit 'reset' may limit the UK's trade freedom of movement. If Brussels implements economic defenses against China, London could face pressure to adopt similar measures.

Trump vows new tariffs on the E.U. following a $1 billion fine against Google by Brussels. The U.S. will initiate a trade probe under Section 301 and anticipates imposing significant tariffs on the European bloc.

The European Union has renewed its powers to detect online child sex abuse. A flag was displayed outside EU headquarters in Brussels to mark the decision.

Google was fined $1 billion by the EU over its Play app store and search practices. The fine is part of the EU's latest crackdown on Big Tech companies based in Silicon Valley and Beijing.

The European Union has fined Google €890 million for anti-competitive practices. The fine was announced during a media conference in Brussels, where European Commission spokesman Thomas Regnier addressed the issue.

EU ambassadors have agreed on the bloc’s 21st sanctions package against Russia after weeks of disputes. The deal followed objections from member states that led to scaled-back proposals, though the package still increases economic pressure on the Kremlin.

Brussels is considering imposing a large fine on Google under the EU’s Digital Markets Act for allegedly favoring its own services in Google Search and restricting app developers' communication with customers. The case has become a point of tension between the EU and Washington, while also touching on EU regulatory actions in Bulgaria and Portugal.

The EU's review of airline ownership rules has cast doubt on Apollo's £5.7bn bid for easyJet, causing shares in the UK low-cost carrier to slide. The move by Brussels raises uncertainty about the takeover's future.

New EU rules for the aviation industry have been implemented through a compromise that avoids escalating trade tensions between Brussels and Washington. The agreement prevents a potential conflict in transatlantic relations.

EU officials are intensifying engagement with China to seek a resolution to trade tensions while preparing for a potential trade war to protect European manufacturing from 'China Shock 2.0'. The EU is implementing resilience-building and de-risking measures to prevent industrial decline as some industries face job losses.

EU leaders have congratulated Andy Burnham after he vowed to continue moving Brexit Britain back towards Brussels. The focus is on his commitment to realigning Brexit Britain with EU interests.

The US is urging the EU to roll back import rules, maintaining pressure a year after an agreement to reduce Donald Trump's tariffs.

Brussels is working to balance climate goals and industry needs in a revamp of the ETS. The EU also aims to create bigger, simpler banks as part of a competitiveness overhaul.

Brussels is preparing new fines against Google as enforcement against Big Tech intensifies. The decisions aim to test the EU's ability to regulate digital markets without creating tensions with Washington.

Jaishankar met with the European Council president to advance trade and technology cooperation. The External Affairs Minister is visiting Belgium for the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting.

A report states that Brussels has only partially implemented Draghi reforms, and the UAE is urging Europe to increase its role in Gulf security.

European allies, including EU leaders, are visiting Kyiv to announce new defense initiatives for Ukraine. The article also highlights the removal of border controls between Spain and Gibraltar as a Brexit-related issue is resolved, and discusses French university Sciences Po's potential expansion to Brussels.

The EU is proposing looser capital requirements for banks, following the US and UK in moving toward deregulation. Brussels will introduce these changes as part of the EU's regulatory adjustments.

The World Cup semifinal between France and Spain coincides with France's national day, following celebrations and a military parade in Paris attended by world leaders. A diplomatic mission in Brussels is hosting a party and soccer screening for the event, with POLITICO covering the proceedings.

Brussels is proposing to ease capital requirements for banks. This follows similar actions by the US and UK as lenders advocate for reduced regulatory constraints.

India expressed support for Palestine's UN membership during a Palestine Donor Group meeting in Brussels. The statement was made by Sripriya Ranganathan, a secretary at India's External Affairs Ministry.

The European Union pledged €900 million in donations to the Gaza Strip at a conference in Brussels attended by Palestinian representatives. The EU's support is conditional on reforms within the Palestinian Authority.

The EU sanctioned VK for developing the Max messenger app. Brussels accused VK of providing technical support for repression in Russia.

The EU is proposing a social media ban for children under 13, with gradual access based on age. The move addresses concerns over child safety online.

EU foreign ministers in Brussels as some countries push the European Commission to propose trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements, with critics accusing Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of delaying. Ukraine's Coalition of the Willing meets in Paris, and von der Leyen receives expert recommendations on protecting children from social media.

The UK's proposal on the EU youth mobility scheme is deemed a 'non-starter' by diplomats, with the number of available places being the key issue in negotiations between London and Brussels.

Georgia's absence from the July 7-8 NATO summit in Ankara has sparked political debate in Tbilisi. The ruling Georgian Dream party dismissed concerns of diplomatic isolation, while opposition figures and former diplomats warned of a deepening rift with Western partners.

A heatwave has increased demand for Chinese air conditioners in Europe, highlighting a contradiction between public demand and Brussels' efforts to reduce the EU's trade deficit with China through new restrictions. Observers argue the EU is shifting blame for the trade deficit rather than addressing structural policy issues.

European leaders received engraved pistols and live ammunition from Turkish President Erdoğan at a NATO summit in Ankara. The gifts, presented to Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, included bullets and cleaning kits, with security teams handling checks and decommissioning plans.

Starmer is being warned that his pro-EU stance is causing frustration among farmers, as regulatory delays prevent them from using eco-friendly insects and human food waste to feed livestock. Labour's focus on EU relations is highlighted in the article.