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EU Commission awards 180 million euro cloud contract to four European providers

EU Commission awards 180 million euro cloud contract to four European providers

By Leo Marchandon April 17 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Friday awarded a 180 million euro ($212 million) tender for sovereign cloud services to four European providers for a six-year period, as part of a push to reduce the bloc's dependence on non-European technology.

Explainer-French trio's planned $24 billion telecoms deal to test EU resolve

Explainer-French trio's planned $24 billion telecoms deal to test EU resolve

By Gianluca Lo Nostro and Elvira Pollina April 17 (Reuters) - A sweetened 20.35 billion euro ($24 billion) joint bid by Bouygues Telecom, Iliad-owned Free and Orange for France's second-largest telecoms operator SFR looks set to test the European Union's regulatory resolve.

EU Introduces Age Verification App to Enhance Online Child Safety

EU Introduces Age Verification App to Enhance Online Child Safety

The European Commission has announced the readiness of its age verification app, designed to protect minors online without compromising user privacy. The app utilizes zero-knowledge proof cryptography, allowing users to verify their age without revealing personal data. This initiative is part of a broader effort to standardize age verification across the EU, as member states currently have varying age limits for social media access. The app is set to enter a pilot phase, with full deployment expected by the end of 2026. This development aligns with ongoing legislative efforts in Europe to enhance online safety for children.

Spain calls for joint EU debt issuance to cut costs

Spain calls for joint EU debt issuance to cut costs

WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Spanish Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo called on Thursday for more joint EU debt issuance, arguing the lower cost of borrowing that would follow would save taxpayers' money and help finance the much-needed investment.

EU officials in Hungary to discuss unlocking billions of euros held while Orbán was in charge

EU officials in Hungary to discuss unlocking billions of euros held while Orbán was in charge

European Union officials are meeting Friday in Budapest with Hungary's incoming leader Péter Magyar's team

Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki's presidential bid

Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki's presidential bid

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk claims a cryptocurrency firm with “Russian money” has sponsored politicians from Poland's former government

European AI Chip Startups Seek Funding Amid Market Boom

European AI Chip Startups Seek Funding Amid Market Boom

European AI Chip Startups Seek Funding Amid Market Boom

EU Introduces Age Verification App to Enhance Online Safety for Children

EU Introduces Age Verification App to Enhance Online Safety for Children

The European Commission has announced the development of an age verification app designed to protect children from harmful online content. The app, which is technically ready and soon to be available, will use legal identification to verify users' ages across various devices. This initiative is part of a broader effort by EU member states to shield minors from inappropriate content on social media platforms. The app will be integrated into national digital wallets, providing a centralized solution for age verification. This move follows similar legislative efforts in the UK and Australia to regulate children's access to online services.

EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media access

EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media access

By Gianluca Lo Nostro BRUSSELS, April 15 (Reuters) - The EU's age verification app for online platforms is ready and will soon be available to use, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, as member states push ahead with plans to limit children's access to social media.

Europe Introduces Age Verification App to Enhance Online Safety for Young Users

Europe Introduces Age Verification App to Enhance Online Safety for Young Users

The European Commission has launched a new age verification app designed to protect young people online. Announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the app provides a digital ID card for users to prove their age without sharing sensitive personal information. Users can upload a passport or ID card to verify their age, allowing tech platforms to confirm if a user meets age requirements without accessing their birthdate or other personal data. This initiative aims to address growing concerns about the impact of tech platforms on young users, following legal actions against companies like Meta and YouTube for harmful practices.

After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war

After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's relationship with Donald Trump appears strained

European NGOs Urge EU to Tax Oil Companies' Windfall Profits Amid Energy Crisis

European NGOs Urge EU to Tax Oil Companies' Windfall Profits Amid Energy Crisis

A coalition of 31 European NGOs, including Oxfam and WWF, has called on the European Union to impose a tax on the windfall profits of oil companies. This initiative aims to support vulnerable households and accelerate the transition to clean energy amidst a severe energy crisis exacerbated by the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The NGOs argue that the EU's fossil fuel import bill has surged by €22 billion due to the conflict, and oil companies are poised to gain €24 billion in windfall profits. The NGOs propose that the tax revenues be allocated to socially and environmentally beneficial projects, such as energy efficiency and renewable energy deployment.