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EU Won’t Block Sony’s Pivot to All-Digital PS Games
news15 hours ago

EU Won’t Block Sony’s Pivot to All-Digital PS Games

An EU commissioner says the European Union can’t force Sony to keep producing physical PlayStation discs; Sony announced it will stop printing physical Blu-ray game discs for new releases starting in 2028, moving to an all-digital lineup, with existing physical copies remaining for years. Commissioner Michael McGrath emphasized commercial and contractual freedoms and that consumer rights must be protected, while acknowledging the EU can’t pass laws to preserve games or keep servers running. The Commission plans a voluntary code of conduct for game preservation, but Sony’s shift to digital is proceeding as planned.

via Kotaku|
#consumer-rights#eu#news
Trump's Greenland gambit unsettles Europe and NATO
world1 day ago

Trump's Greenland gambit unsettles Europe and NATO

Trump revived his push to seize Greenland, prompting Denmark to defend sovereignty and drawing cautious European responses as NATO emphasizes territorial integrity; despite ongoing trilateral talks with Washington and an updated Arctic strategy, the issue remains unresolved and continues to test European unity amid broader geopolitical tensions.

via Euronews|
#denmark#eu#greenland
Trump Signals U.S. to Halt Trade With Spain Over NATO Defense Spending Row
world2 days ago

Trump Signals U.S. to Halt Trade With Spain Over NATO Defense Spending Row

President Trump said the U.S. would cut off trade with Spain amid a dispute over defense spending and Spain’s stance on NATO’s 2035 target, reviving a long-running feud. The move’s practicality is unclear since EU trade policy governs Spain, and Spain has criticized U.S. actions on Iran and allowed bases in the past, complicating the relationship ahead of NATO discussions.

via politico.eu|
#eu#nato#spain
EU vows fixes to biometric border checks to beat summer airport delays
world5 days ago

EU vows fixes to biometric border checks to beat summer airport delays

The European Commission plans urgent talks with member states to fix backlogs caused by the Entry/Exit System (EES), which uses fingerprints and photos for non-EU travelers. While the system works well in many places, some airports face long queues due to staffing and infrastructure gaps, prompting calls for fixes. The Commission will assist governments to accelerate processing and tighten implementation as travel peaks, noting that 43,728 people have been stopped for rule violations since October 2025.

via politico.eu|
#airport-delays#biometric-system#border-controls
EU border tech stumbles as biometric checks trigger travel delays
world6 days ago

EU border tech stumbles as biometric checks trigger travel delays

The EU’s digital Entry/Exit System is facing technical problems, sparking hours-long queues and flight disruptions as non-EU travelers register biometrics. Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged the issues and said the Commission is working with member states to fix them, while airlines and airports urge flexibility to suspend EES during peak travel months. The system, designed to replace passport stamps with a biometric digital record, has rolled out unevenly, causing longer processing times and operational disruption at major hubs.

via politico.eu|
#airports#biometric-data#border-control
EU Border Upgrade Triggers Peak-Season Travel Delays, Industry Warns
world9 days ago

EU Border Upgrade Triggers Peak-Season Travel Delays, Industry Warns

Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing severe border delays—passengers face hours-long queues and departure gates close with planes only half-full—prompting Airports Council International Europe, Airlines for Europe, and IATA to urge immediate intervention and, if needed, temporary suspension of the system during peak summer travel as July–August is expected to add about 40 million more passengers. The World Travel & Tourism Council also warns delays risk denting Europe’s tourism and competitiveness, with calls for flexible staffing and policy relief until the system stabilizes.

via Al Jazeera|
#aviation#border-control#ees
Montenegro’s EU bid: €3.1 billion price tag over 2028-34, Commission says
europe10 days ago

Montenegro’s EU bid: €3.1 billion price tag over 2028-34, Commission says

EU officials estimate Montenegro’s accession will cost about €3.1 billion from 2028 to 2034, funded by the bloc’s next budget, with Montenegro contributing roughly €0.5 billion while receiving subsidies, regional funds, migration funding and support from the European Competitiveness Fund; the arrangement suggests a small net cost per EU taxpayer and forms part of an roughly €8 billion seven-year Balkan accession package.

via politico.eu|
#accession#budget#commission
EU closes low-value import loophole with €3 flat duty on small parcels
business10 days ago

EU closes low-value import loophole with €3 flat duty on small parcels

From July 1, the EU will apply a flat €3 customs duty to low-value imports (under €150), ending the de minimis loophole exploited by Shein, Temu and AliExpress; marketplaces will become liable importers, a planned €2 handling fee is set, and a 2028 system will tax every item dynamically, all aiming to curb unsafe, non-compliant fast-fashion and level the playing field for European retailers—though shoppers may face higher checkout costs and potential delays.

via Euronews.com|
#business#customs#ecommerce
Trump vows 100% tariffs on nations taxing US digital services
world14 days ago

Trump vows 100% tariffs on nations taxing US digital services

President Trump warned that any country imposing a digital services tax on US tech firms would face a 100% tariff on all US-bound imports, signaling a potential US-EU trade confrontation as Europe contemplates such levies. Brussels defended digital taxes as non-discriminatory and warned of a swift response, raising the risk of a broader clash over tech regulation. The threat comes ahead of a July 4 deadline related to a tariff deal capping EU exports and follows past US investigations under Section 301; the EU has outlined a tech-sovereignty roadmap amid these disputes.

via France 24|
#digital-services-tax#eu#tariffs
EU moves to bar military-age Ukrainian men from new refugee protections
world14 days ago

EU moves to bar military-age Ukrainian men from new refugee protections

The European Commission plans to exclude Ukrainian men of military age from new refugee protections under the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive, while preserving protections for those already granted status. The proposal would apply to new applicants as the bloc reviews the protection scheme, which has sheltered millions since Russia’s invasion and must be renewed annually until 2027. Poland and Denmark have signaled support or moved ahead with similar limits to prevent mobilization evasion amid Ukraine's manpower shortages.

via TVP World|
#eu#immigration-policy#refugee-protection