EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis threatens air travel - Reuters

EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis threatens air travel  Reuters

European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks

If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.

By Niraj Chokshi

Canada Is Mulling Age Restrictions on AI Chatbots and Social Media - Bloomberg.com

Canada Is Mulling Age Restrictions on AI Chatbots and Social Media  Bloomberg.com

EU to relax merger rules in bid to create ‘European champions’

Draft reforms stress benefits of scale and investment in competition regulator’s assessment of proposed deals

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

Commons rejects proposal by 256 to 150 to side with government on plan to tackle online harms affecting children MPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media for the second time, as the prime minister summoned tech bosses to demand tougher action on internet safety. The House of Commons rejected a Lords amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill that imposed a new age limit on using social media platforms, amid pressure from parents and campaign grou...

By Dan Milmo and Priya Bharadia

Don't call time on dollar dominance just yet, say analysts as 'petroyuan' call sparks debate

The dollar index, which tracks its performance against a basket of major currencies, fell almost 10% through 2025.

Ottawa 'very seriously' considering age restrictions for social media, AI chatbots

The federal heritage minister says the government is "seriously considering" whether to restrict young Canadians' access to social media platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots — but hasn't reached a decision yet.

Would more drastic measures help Philippines bring down fuel prices?

With fuel prices in the Philippines among the world’s hardest hit by the Iran war, consumer groups are urging the government to take bolder action, including tighter control over pump prices. Economists say the more realistic options are tax relief, targeted subsidies and transport support rather than direct price controls. Sharon Garin, secretary of the Philippines’ Department of Energy, said on a radio programme on Sunday that the country might no longer see diesel at 60 pesos (US$1) per li...

By Sam Beltran

MPs reject Lords-backed social media ban for a second time

The Government is set to gain a wide, flexible power to curb children’s social media use which could include curfews or scrolling limits.

By Will Meakin-Durrant

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis hits travel

The European Union is drafting plans to tackle a looming jet fuel supply crunch and maximise refinery output, ⁠officials said.

EU to send anti-Russian destabilisation mission to Armenia

RFE/RL has reported that the decision was pending approval from the EU’s foreign ministers.

By Yousef Bardouka

Cyprus posts second lowest inflation rate in the EU

Cyprus recorded one of the lowest inflation rates in the European Union in March, with the country’s annual harmonised inflation standing at 1.5 per cent, according to figures released on Thursday by Eurostat and the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Specifically, the data showed that Cyprus matched the second-lowest inflation rate in the EU, alongside Sweden […]

Europe prepares plan to replace US command in NATO if Trump decides to leave - WSJ

The plan doesn't aim to rival NATO, but rather to give Europe the tools to preserve nuclear deterrence and military cohesion against Russia.

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

Cyprus sets 15 as social media age limit as EU rolls out app to verify users’ ages

The European Commission has launched an age verification application to restrict minors’ access to social media, with Cyprus among the first countries piloting it and President Nikos Christodoulides announcing that 15 will be the minimum age for social media accounts on the island. The app was presented by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. It […]

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EU working on jet fuel plan as US-Iran crisis threatens air travel

EU also working on measures targeting jet fuel supply but still in development, ​officials familiar with proposals say

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GCC chief meets EU migration head in Brussels - Arab News

GCC chief meets EU migration head in Brussels  Arab News

MEP: Hungary stands to gain from Ukraine’s EU accession

The history of the European Union shows that all member states have benefited economically from their neighbors joining the EU, and in this context, Hungary should support Ukraine’s aspirations for European integration.

Estonia says no to EU's Equal Pay Directive

Estonia is seeking to postpone the European Union's pay transparency directive by two years and to have it redrafted, arguing the new legislation increases the administrative burden on businesses.

EU imposes anti-dumping duties on Brazilian plywood in €216m dispute - The Brussels Times

EU imposes anti-dumping duties on Brazilian plywood in €216m dispute  The Brussels Times

Poland cleared to launch EU’s first hydrogen grid operator

Hydrogen is seen as an important element of the green transition.

By Alicja Ptak

Ban on social media for children under 15 years old in Cyprus, and how to verify the age

Christodoulides government introduces age verification framework to protect minors online, based on European age verification system to ensure privacy The post Ban on social media for children under 15 years old in Cyprus, and how to verify the age appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Could the EU field its own army? Lithuanian leaders are not so sure - LRT

Could the EU field its own army? Lithuanian leaders are not so sure  LRT

Opposition to EU Membership Grows in Iceland, Survey Finds

Public opposition to Iceland joining the European Union has increased over the past year, according to a new survey commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Polling conducted by Maskína shows that 46% of respondents now oppose EU membership, up from 39.8% in a comparable survey last year. Support for joining stands at 31%, down… The post Opposition to EU Membership Grows in Iceland, Survey Finds appeared first on Iceland Review.

By Michael Chapman