Macron admits he could use a commercial 'bazooka' against the US
Initially conceived with China in mind, that instrument has not been used to date and allows restricting the activities of US companies in the EU.
The company's digital wallet will be launched on 26 January
The Minister for State Reform reveals that the company's digital wallet will be launched on 26 January. 'It is a European obligation,' he notes, but Portugal 'is the first in the EU' to adopt this option.
Anti-coercion instrument: how does the EU's 'commercial weapon' that Macron wants to use against Trump work?
In 2023 Brussels approved a new instrument to respond to trade pressures from third countries, at a time of growing tension with the United States.
TikTok launches age verification system in response to European pressure
Chinese platform TikTok launches an automated system using artificial intelligence to detect users in Europe who are under 16 years old.
Driving licence rules to change
Home News Driving licence rules to change Driving licence rules to change Driving across Europe may change, as the European Union ( EU) plans to update driving licenses.
European regulation will become "simpler and clearer"
European Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque says the European Commission will, in 2026, tackle what is described as one of its worst problems — excessive, complex regulation.
The never-ending lobbying of the 'forever chemicals' industry
An EU ban on PFAS remains a distant prospect. There are worrying signs that regulators are trying to reduce the industry's accountability.
China criticises EU mechanism to limit imports of polluting products
China has condemned the European Union’s new import-control mechanism targeting polluting products as discriminatory and unfair, and has pledged to take “necessary measures” in response. The move highlights a growing regulatory clash between trade and sustainability goals: while the EU says it seeks to curb pollution embedded in imports, affected exporters view the rules as protectionist. The dispute could prompt diplomatic friction, potential retaliatory actions or legal challenges and create uncertainty for supply chains and companies navigating diverging environmental standards.
Spain warns that TikTok continues to transfer European data to other countries
The Spanish Data Protection Agency says the social network is violating European regulations.
European audit supervision set to be strengthened
This article is part of the 17th edition of ECO magazine. The world is constantly changing, imposing new challenges on all sectors of the economy. Auditing is no exception, and both companies and regulators must adapt. This scenario will shape the coming year, when further developments are expected...
EU to define real estate pressure areas to limit short-term rents
In 2026, the European Commission will present a legislative proposal on short-term rentals, in which it will define areas with real estate pressure to limit this type of accommodation – The post EU to define real estate pressure areas to limit short-term rents appeared first on Portugal Resident.
