European Union

• EU charges X under social media laws, takes aim at platform’s blue checks

  The European Commission outlined the preliminary findings from its investigation into X, formerly known as Twitter, under the 27-nation bloc's Digital Services Act.

  Tech

  Jul 12
  
• Are smoky BBQ-flavoured chips a health risk? What’s behind a ban in Europe

  In April, the European Union moved to ban several artificial smoke flavourings found in popular foods such as chips, cheese, BBQ sauce and ham, citing health concerns.

  Health

  Jun 27
  
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• EU farmers are protesting climate change regulations. Could Canadians join them?

  European farmers have protested higher costs, lower profits and climate change regulations for months. Could Canadian producers also blockade ports?

  Canada

  Feb 19
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• EU seals US$54B aid package for Ukraine despite Hungary’s objections

  The leaders of the 27 European Union countries sealed a deal Thursday to provide Ukraine with a new 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) support package for its war-ravaged economy.

  World

  Feb 1
• Hungary’s Orban says he could stop Ukraine-EU accession talks, blocks aid

  Leaders of all 27 EU states except Hungary agreed at a summit on Thursday to start accession talks with Ukraine despite Russia's invasion of its neighbour.

  World

  Dec 15, 2023
• Ukraine one step closer to EU membership as bloc agrees to open talks

  Hungary, which remains opposed to Ukraine's membership, abstained from the vote after it became clear the 26 other members were unanimous in their support.

  World

  Dec 14, 2023
• EU reaches deal on world’s first comprehensive rules for AI

  The result came after marathon closed-door talks this week, with one session lasting 22 hours before a second round kicked off Friday morning.

  World

  Dec 8, 2023
• Trudeau says Canada joining EU research program, makes water bomber deal

  Trudeau offered little detail about Canada's participation in the Horizon Europe pact as he welcomed the top two heads of the EU to St. John's for the EU-Canada Summit.

  Politics

  Nov 23, 2023
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• Trudeau to host top EU officials amid growing focus on green tech

  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is to visit St. John's alongside European Council President Charles Michel in late November.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2023
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• EU leaders struggle to agree on response to Israel-Hamas conflict

  European Union leaders struggled Tuesday to paper over their differences as a cacophony of opinions and reactions marred the bloc's response to the Israel-Hamas war.

  World

  Oct 17, 2023