Tag: EU

Is the EU’s Digital Services Act Silencing Free Speech? Washington and Civil Groups Sound the Alarm

Lead_Story Ishini Dabare - November 25, 2025

European regulators are facing major scrutiny as conversation intensifies over the Digital Services Act (DSA) and its impact on...

Pirates Flee as European Naval Taskforce Secures Iranian-Flagged Dhow and HELLAS APHRODITE Crew

Commonwealth Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara - November 12, 2025

An Iranian-flagged dhow, likely to have been used as a support mother vessel by Somali pirates, was captured by...

Is Pragmatism Overtaking Purity in the EU’s Approach to Emissions Reduction?

Environment Warsha De Silva - October 21, 2025

Environmental (Commonwealth Union): Maintaining aggressive long-term climate targets at the same time, which is balanced with growing political pressure...

YouTube’s ‘Second Chance’ Policy Signals a New Era for Platform Accountability

Commonwealth Business Dana de Silva - October 14, 2025

YouTube has moved decisively to roll back prior bans for certain creators with the introduction of a pilot “second...

EU Moves Closer to a Digital Euro—But What About Your Privacy?

Global Ishini Dabare - September 23, 2025

European Union finance ministers have taken a cautious step toward the launch of a digital euro, signing off on...

India-EU Free Trade Deal Back on Track — But Can They Overcome the Last Roadblocks?

Lead_Story admin - September 9, 2025

(Commonwealth_India) Just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Union leaders spoke about wrapping up the long-pending India-EU...

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Is This the Death of Encrypted Messaging? EU’s Chat Control Bill Sparks Outrage

Lead_Story Ishini Dabare - August 5, 2025

Global (Commonwealth Union) _ The European Union has found itself in intense negotiations regarding the future of private communications, as Denmark, which took over the EU Council Presidency...

Beyond the Tariffs: What’s Really at Stake in U.S.–EU Trade Talks?

Commonwealth Business admin - July 2, 2025

(Commonwealth_Europe) US President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz in April may have seemed reckless at the time—infuriating allies, rattling financial...

Cyprus Left Out of EU Wildfire Plans—Is the Island Ready for the Next Firestorm?

Europe admin - June 10, 2025

(Commonwealth_Europe) A senior official from the European Commission has urged Cyprus to significantly enhance its participation in wildfire prevention...

Sustainable Trade at a Turning Point: Sub-Saharan Africa and the EUDR

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani - April 21, 2025

(Commonwealth)_ In an era where environmental sustainability increasingly influences global trade, sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries are facing a transformative...

Why Silicon Valley Is Suddenly Eyeing Cyprus for Innovation Investments

Europe admin - April 16, 2025

(Commonwealth_Europe) President Nikos Christodoulides delivered an optimistic and forward-looking address at the 15th Nicosia Economic Congress on Tuesday, where...

EU’s 2040 Climate Target on Hold – What’s Really Behind the Delay?

Environment Warsha De Silva - April 4, 2025

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The European Commission has postponed the release of its highly anticipated 2040 climate target, citing the...

No Deal Without the Catch? EU Tries to Hook UK With Fishing Ultimatum

Europe admin - April 4, 2025

(Commonwealth_Europe) The British government has firmly rejected a proposal from the European Union to link ongoing discussions regarding fishing...

EU’s Syria Sanctions Eased—Is This the Turning Point for the Economy?

Global Ishini Dabare - February 25, 2025

European Union policymakers have taken a step toward regulating economic relations with Syria by partially lifting several sanctions that...

Renewable Energy Standoff: Will Cyprus and 7 Others Face EU Court Action?

Europe admin - February 14, 2025

(Commonwealth_Europe) The European Commission issued a reasoned opinion to Cyprus and seven other European Union member states for failing...

Could This €575M EU Investment Make Nigeria an Agribusiness Powerhouse?

Africa Warsha De Silva - February 14, 2025

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The European Union-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform (EUNAP) has inaugurated a Technical Steering Committee (TSC) to drive...