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Trade unions representing 45 million workers across Europe are calling for workplace protections that recognize menopause as a serious employment issue. The push could transform working conditions for millions of women losing pay and promotions due to symptoms.
The European Union is flipping the script on climate policy, arguing that renewable energy isn't just good for the planet but essential for breaking free from unstable foreign fuel suppliers. After years of energy crises exposed dangerous dependencies, the bloc heads to next month's UN summit with a message that green transition equals energy independence.
The European Union just rolled out sustainability labels to track how much energy and water data centers consume, bringing transparency to the infrastructure powering our digital lives. It's the first step toward making Europe's AI future greener.
New research shows cash payments to families are slashing child poverty across Europe, with some countries seeing reductions of more than 16 percentage points. The findings reveal huge opportunities for nations to learn from each other and lift millions more children out of hardship.
Starting this summer, all 27 EU countries now require manufacturers to repair electronics instead of forcing consumers to buy new ones. The new Right to Repair law tackles 35 million tons of annual waste from broken appliances.
Starting this month, large fashion companies across the European Union can no longer throw away unsold clothing, shoes, and accessories. The groundbreaking ban targets the hundreds of thousands of tons of perfectly good apparel destroyed each year by fast fashion retailers.
A powerful coalition of 127 Nordic leaders, scientists, and unions is urging the EU to keep its Arctic drilling ban and double down on clean energy instead. Their vision offers Europe a path to true energy independence without risking fragile ecosystems.
The European Union just banned AI apps that create fake explicit images without consent, with penalties reaching €35 million. The world's strictest AI law now protects people from deepfake abuse while giving businesses more time to adjust.
The European Union just struck a major deal to ban AI apps that create fake explicit images without consent, directly protecting women and children from digital abuse. The agreement also gives businesses more time to adapt to AI rules while keeping strong safety protections in place.
The European Union is moving to ban high-powered fireworks that criminals have weaponized in thousands of attacks. The action comes after urgent appeals from the Netherlands, where firework bombings skyrocketed 600% in just four years.
The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly to define rape as sex without consent across all 27 member nations. After decades of disagreement, 447 lawmakers backed the "only yes means yes" standard that could transform how assault cases are prosecuted.
European Union car labels are getting a major upgrade to show drivers what vehicles actually deliver on the road. The changes will help shoppers choose cleaner, more affordable cars based on honest data instead of lab tests.