EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 16627 is a special bacteria used to help preserve fresh plant materials for animal feed. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently reviewed this bacteria to see if it was still safe to use. The EFSA found that the bacteria is still safe for animals and the environment. However, there are some concerns about people who might ...

On Friday, the European Union took a significant step in its ongoing investigation into Chinese electric vehicle (EV) subsidies. The EU voted to adopt definitive tariffs on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This move follows the launch of an anti-subsidy probe back in October 2023, which aimed to address what Europe sees as unfair advantages for Chinese EV...

It's hard to believe it's been five years since Ursula von der Leyen took the reins as European Commission president. In July, she was re-elected for a second term, and with it, she introduced her new top team of 26 nominees, each representing one of the EU's member countries. But who is Ursula von der Leyen, and what is her vision for the future of Europe? As a for...

The European Union's highest court has delivered a major blow to Apple and Google, ruling against the tech giants in two landmark cases. The decisions, which could lead to billions of euros in penalties, are seen as a significant test of efforts to clamp down on the world's largest technology companies. Apple has been accused of striking illegal deals with the Iris...