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EU regulators are urged to investigate Google, Meta, and TikTok over alleged failure to remove fraudulent financial scam ads.
BEUC says 900 flagged ads violated EU laws, but only 27% were removed by platforms.
Complaints were submitted under the EU's Digital Services Act, with potential fines for violations.
Google says it blocks over 99% of violating ads before they run and removed 159 million scam ads last year.
Meta emphasizes combating scams and notes it earned millions from scam ads previously cited in reports.
The Digital Services Act aims to increase transparency and consumer protections for online platforms.
EU has launched multiple inquiries into large tech firms, including antitrust probes and child safety audits.
BEUC and member groups allege that scams are rising across major platforms.
YouTube and TikTok are among platforms implicated in scam ad proliferation and policy debates.
Regulators could impose penalties if platforms fail to comply with the Digital Services Act.

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In 2025 EU expulsions reached about 155,000, the highest since 2020, signaling stronger border enforcement.
France issued the most repatriation orders in 2025, far surpassing Germany, shaping how many migrants are processed.
Germany carried out almost 30,000 expulsions in 2025, the highest among EU nations.
EU border tightening coincides with more repatriation orders while actual removals remain limited.
Turkish migrants were the most repatriated group in 2025, with more than 13,000 removals.
Sweden ranked high for expulsions, surpassing 11,000 in 2025 according to the report.
France and Poland led border refusals, turning back tens of thousands of migrants at entry points.
The European Commission released a 2024 Pact on Migration and Asylum report highlighting progress and ongoing work.
The EU aims to bolster border protection with the Entry/Exit system as part of a broader reform.
The article notes a decline in new EU migrants since 2022, from 5.4 million to 4.5 million in 2024.

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EU medicines reach users in a median of 532 days after market authorisation, with wide country gaps.
Germany delivers medicines 56 days after authorisation, while Romania waits 1,201 days.
Public reimbursement coverage declined from 42% in 2019 to 28% in 2025, limiting access.
The share of medicines fully available on reimbursement fell to 28% across Europe by 2025.
EFPIA tracked 168 innovative medicines approved 2021–2024; Germany led market presence.
EFPIA warns Europe lags regulatory-wise behind the United States.
EU countries show uneven access to innovative therapies and orphan drugs.
The report highlights regional disparities, with Northern/Western Europe generally faster than Southern/Eastern Europe.
EFPIA's quarterly tracker compares US approvals with EMA and Chinese NMPA.
EFPIA notes that regulatory speed differences affect patient access across regions.
The study covers medicines authorised between 2021 and 2024 across the EU.

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EU faith groups urge a rapid fossil fuel phaseout, with concrete year-by-year targets for coal, gas, and oil.
Signatories urge mass investment in renewables, energy efficiency, and a circular economy to drive the transition.
The appeal links moral duty to climate action, stating care for creation is essential to a virtuous life.
The appeal calls for the Global South to receive debt relief and grants to support climate action.
EU environmental legislation criticized as weakening climate protections amid simplification measures.
The appeal outlines a clear energy transition path linked to the next seven-year EU budget.
The signatories emphasize prioritizing households struggling with energy bills over corporate profits.
The appeal cites staggering fossil fuel subsidies, calling for reform to fund the energy transition.
The coalition frames the EU as a climate leader with a duty to act decisively.
The appeal calls for a ban on new fossil fuel exploration and existing infrastructure permits.

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Kerry’s Acrylerase enzyme gains positive EFSA opinion, enabling post-roast acrylamide reduction.
The technology directly degrades acrylamide in liquid coffee extracts after roasting.
Acrylerase achieves up to 90% acrylamide reduction under relevant processing conditions.
The enzyme integrates into existing manufacturing lines without changing recipes.
Acrylerase supports ALARA targets while preserving sensory quality and yields.
Collaboration with ANKA underpins roast dynamics expertise for scalable deployment.
Ronan Moloney of Kerry frames the technology as practical for global brands.
Yasemin Koybasi emphasizes compliance security for processors.
EFSA opinion comes as global regulators tighten process-related toxin limits.
The technology offers a future-proof roadmap for the beverage sector.

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