EU announces strict 5G rules, but no Huawei ban
EU countries could ban telecoms operators deemed a security risk from critical parts of 5G infrastructure under new guidelines, amid US pressure to shut out Chinese giant Huawei
No-deal Brexit: How EU members are preparing
With the spectre of a no-deal Brexit looming on October 31, EU members are taking measures to cushion their economies, safeguard trade with Britain and protect citizens' rights
US, EU spar over sharing electronic evidence in investigations
Washington and Brussels have both proposed solutions to facilitate cross-border access to data for law enforcement officials, but the issue has stirred up a hornet's nest.
Macron’s EU vision: how has it fared 12 months on?
On September 26 last year, Emmanuel Macron laid out his vision for a reformed EU to blunt the rise of nationalism and ensure the bloc has a future as an independent actor on the world stage.
France urges ‘wake-up call’ on tax for US web giants
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has called for EU leaders to heed a "wake-up call" on a plan to tax US technology giants, amid signs of growing resistance to the French-led initiative
EU court rules on mutagenesis technology
The European Court of Justice has agreed with a group of French farmers who believe that mutagenesis techniques could harm humans, animals and the environment.
Uber drivers aren’t employees, French court rules
Uber has won a case filed by a French driver claiming he should be considered an employee, a ruling that adds to legal uncertainty in Europe about how to regulate the ride-hailing giant.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence offers the promise of a world in which robots can do hazardous jobs but there are concerns that if left unchecked it could pose a threat to humanity.