EU Parliament
Coverage of EU Parliament in the Nexus archive.
- EU parliament passes ‘chat control,’ allowing private chat scans until 2028
The EU parliament passed a measure called 'chat control,' permitting tech firms to scan private chats for abuse material until 2028, with end-to-end encrypted messages exempt from the scans.
- EU to ban plant-based ‘steaks’ but veggie ‘burgers’ sizzle on
The EU Parliament approved a ban on labeling plant-based foods as 'steak' or 'bacon' to prevent consumer confusion and protect livestock farmers, but plant-based 'burgers' and 'sausages' remain permitted. The decision, pending final approval by member states, restricts terms like 'meat' and 'veal' to animal-derived products, while exemptions include processed plant-based alternatives. Environmentalists, retailers, and Paul McCartney opposed the move.
- Pro-vaping French far right to abstain in EU parliament tobacco tax vote
The pro-vaping French far right will abstain in an EU parliament vote on a tobacco tax. The National Rally is cautious about alienating consumers amid France's upcoming presidential election.
- Midterms: Socialists fire opening shot in race for EU Parliament presidency
Katarina Barley is emerging as a leading Socialist candidate to succeed Roberta Metsola as EU Parliament president. Barley, a senior German Social Democrat, has thrown her name into the race for the position.