EU launches fresh probe into X over Grok’s sexual deepfakes
The European Commission has launched a new formal investigation against the social media platform X under the Digital Services Act over sexual…
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Finland to revoke non-EU students’ permits over social assistance
Finland is planning stricter immigration rules that could see the residence permits of non-European Union students cancelled if they receive basic social…
EU considers €93 retaliatory tariffs against US over Greenland dispute
The European Union is reportedly weighing tariffs totaling 93 billion euros (approximately $107.68 billion) or measures to limit American companies’ access to…
EU signs South America trade deal after 25 years of talks
The European Union and Mercosur on Saturday formally signed one of the world’s largest free trade agreements, concluding negotiations that have stretched…
EU to introduce rules prioritizing local firms in investment decisions
The European Union is preparing to introduce a series of new measures aimed at prioritizing local companies in investment decisions by both…
Nigeria, South Africa delisted from EU high-risk countries
The European Union has removed Nigeria and South Africa from its list of High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions, a development expected to significantly…
European Union to deepen security ties with Nigeria
The European Union and Nigeria are taking steps to further cement their existing relations through enhanced defence engagement, as part of broader…
EU plans stricter rules for rejected asylum seekers
European Union member states say they are aiming to tighten the rules for asylum-seekers whose claims have been rejected and process deportations…
EU launches €12m initiative to boost African ports
The European Union has launched a €12 million regional initiative aimed at boosting the safety, security, and operational performance of major sea…
EU fines Musk’s X €120m over ‘deceptive’ blue tick verification
The European Union has fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X €120 million (£105 million) over its paid blue tick badges, an…
EU, S’Africa secure €15.5bn for African renewable energy
A year-long international campaign to fast-track renewable energy investment across Africa has closed with commitments totalling €15.5bn, driven predominantly by the European…
EU supports Nigeria’s 3MTT scheme with new €45m funding
The European Union and its partners have announced new steps to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation as stakeholders convened in Kano for the…