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A close-up of a finger pressing a blue key with the European Union flag on a laptop keyboard. The blue key replaces the enter key and features a circle of yellow stars. Other keys, like shift and option, are also visible nearby.

01/02/2026

Ireland calls for fairer EU rules on digital subscriptions

Ireland’s consumer watchdog is pushing for EU “easy in, easy out” rules on online subscriptions amid widespread cancellation problems and scrutiny of Amazon Prime practices.

11/28/2025

EU lawmakers call for social media ban for children under 16

European Parliament urges an EU-wide under‑16 default ban on social media, targeting addictive design and dark patterns, while pressing to strengthen child protection beyond the DSA.