European Commission
ESMA final report on guarantees as CCP collateral and investment policy
ESMA released its final report amending Commission Delegated Regulation 153/2013 regarding CCP collateral, covering public and commercial bank guarantees.
Ukraine: Germany says Russia not shifting into negotiating mode
Germany's Foreign Office states that Russia shows no genuine pivot toward peace talks despite recent high-level diplomatic exchanges in Moscow.
US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
The United States government has formally intervened in Elon Musk's legal battle against a €120m European Union penalty, arguing regulatory overreach.
EU approves €125.8M for three cross-border renewable energy projects
The European Commission has approved €125.81 million in grants to finance three cross-border renewable energy projects spanning Germany, Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Poland angry as European Commission pushes billions for Ukraine's defense
Poland and other EU member states have criticized the European Commission for proposing to redirect unused SAFE defense loan funds toward Ukraine without prior consultation.
July 2026 Funding Report Highlights AI Governance and Disability Inclusion
The global funding landscape has shifted toward structured institutional governance, with capital directed into AI regulation and disability inclusion.
EU slaps Google with US$1 billion fine for breaches of digital rule book
European regulators have imposed a $1 billion penalty on Google for prioritizing its own services and restricting developer communication. The company has a 60-day deadline to reach full compliance or face additional daily fines.
Google fined $1 billion by EU over search and Play Store antitrust rules
The European Commission has fined Google €890 million for anti-competitive practices in its search engine and app store. The ruling requires the company to treat third-party services fairly and allow developers to promote alternative payment methods.
EU accuses Meta of breaching laws over addictive Facebook and Instagram design
Regulators claim Meta’s social media design induces compulsive behavior in users, prompting demands to reconfigure algorithms and disable autoplay features.
EU demands Meta dismantle design features it calls addictive for users
EU regulators have formally accused Meta of using design mechanics like infinite scroll and autoplay, threatening penalties of up to 6% of global turnover. The action marks an escalation in the enforcement of the Digital Services Act regarding user mental and physical health.
Meta faces potential EU fines and redesign orders over addictive features
Meta faces potential redesign mandates and significant EU fines as regulators identify features like infinite scrolling and autoplay as harmful to user health.