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European Countries Cut Tens of Billions of Euros of Fossil Fuel Imports from Wind & Solar Power Growth - CleanTechnica

Europe’s Wind and Solar Buildout Cut Fossil Fuel Imports by €72 Billion

Wind and solar rose from 19% of EU electricity supply in 2021 to 30% in 2025.
The buildout reportedly avoided €72 billion in fossil fuel imports between 2022 and 2025.
By 2025, wind and solar generated 852TWh, exceeding coal, gas, and oil combined at 760TWh.

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DT Editorial Team·Aug 6, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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How new informatics tools help turn biodiversity data into policy insights

New biodiversity data pipelines aim to turn species records into policy tools

B-Cubed has created automated biodiversity data pipelines tested through case studies.
The project uses GBIF-based species occurrence cubes to standardize observations for analysis.
Indicators derived from the cubes can support trend tracking, invasion monitoring, and policy reporting.

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DT Editorial Team·Aug 2, 2026·via phys.org

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EU pools up to €30 billion for AI gigafactories while US tech giants casually spend 20 times more

EU opens bidding for AI gigafactories in push to expand compute

The EU opened bidding for up to seven AI gigafactories across Europe.
The plan pairs up to 10 billion euros in public funding with at least 20 billion euros in private investment.
The initiative aims to expand regional access to the compute needed to train and run large AI models.

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DT Editorial Team·Aug 1, 2026·via the-decoder.com

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EU finds TikTok failed to shield the privacy of children's accounts from adults (via euronews.com)

TikTok Faces EU Findings Over Minors’ Privacy Settings

The European Commission said TikTok did not adequately protect minors’ privacy rights.
Officials said children aged 13 to 15 could easily make accounts public, while some older minors’ private accounts remained broadly visible.
TikTok can respond to the findings before the Commission decides whether to issue a non-compliance ruling and potential fine.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 24, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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EU hits Google with €890 million DMA fine

The EU fined Alphabet €890 million for two Digital Markets Act violations.
One case targets preferential treatment of Google services in search results.
The other targets Play Store rules limiting alternative payment steering.
Google has 60 days to change policies or face further penalties.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 23, 2026·via theverge.com

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EU Backs Electrification to Make Europe More Secure - CleanTechnica

EU electrification plan ties energy security to EVs and grids

The Commission has proposed lifting electrification to 46% of final energy demand by 2040.
The plan presents clean electricity as a way to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Transport is treated as the priority sector because it remains heavily dependent on oil.
Vehicle-to-grid standardization is intended to turn EVs into storage and flexibility assets for the power system.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 22, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Charging Infrastructure Has Far Outpaced EV Sales In All But One EU Country — Analysis - CleanTechnica

EU EV charging buildout is now ahead of demand in nearly every member state

Transport & Environment says all EU countries except Malta meet the bloc’s fleet-based public charging target for battery EVs.
The EU had 1.1 million public chargers by the end of last year, five times as many as in 2020.
Seventy strategically placed station upgrades or installations could raise compliance with distance-based targets to 90%.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 20, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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EU's AI 'guardrails' cannot absorb rapid changes in technology, study warns

Study Warns EU AI Rulebook Is Too Rigid for Fast-Moving Tech

A new study says the EU’s AI regulatory architecture is too rigid for fast-moving technological change.
Researchers argue the framework is difficult to enforce and adapt.
The paper contrasts the EU model with more concrete U.S. sector-by-sector regulation.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 17, 2026·via phys.org

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Poland becomes first nation to sign EU SAFE loans, expects billions for defense - Breaking Defense

Poland Opens the EU SAFE Lending Era With First Defense Loan Signing

Poland is the first country to sign agreements under the EU's SAFE defense loan mechanism.
The deal opens a path to €43.7 billion in funding with long repayment terms and a 10-year principal grace period.
The signing signals a broader European shift toward common financing tools for defense expansion.

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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EU ban on Chinese inverters sparks strong response from Beijing

Beijing Pushes Back After EU Moves Against Chinese Solar Inverters

China's commerce ministry says the EU banned Chinese inverters from EU-funded solar projects without factual evidence.
Beijing warned the move could destabilize supply chains and damage bilateral trade relations.
The dispute highlights how clean-energy procurement is increasingly tied to industrial and security policy.

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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EU allocates 1.1 GW of electrolyzer capacity in third hydrogen auction, lowest bid comes in at €0.44/kg

EU’s Latest Hydrogen Auction Backs 1.1 GW of Electrolyzers as Bid Prices Fall

The EU selected nine hydrogen projects across seven countries.
The auction allocated 1.1 GW of electrolyzer capacity and €1.09 billion in support.
Bid levels ranged widely, underscoring uneven project economics across the market.

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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EU solar and storage push could cut power system costs by nearly half

Faster Solar and Battery Buildout Could Slash EU Power Costs, Report Says

A SolarPower Europe analysis says current EU trends leave 2030 solar and wind targets short.
Its higher-ambition Solar+ scenario reaches 732 GW of solar by 2030.
The report projects €223 billion in gas import savings from 2026 to 2030.
Wholesale electricity prices could fall 14% compared with 2025 levels.

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DT Editorial Team·May 5, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Germany warns of ‘huge costs’ as Trump threatens to increase EU tariffs to 25%

Trump Tariff Threat on EU Vehicles Draws German Warning Over Economic Fallout

Germany says a threatened 25% U.S. tariff on EU vehicles would carry huge costs.
Automotive News says the move would threaten billions in transatlantic auto trade.
The warning comes as the auto market is already adjusting to tariff-related uncertainty.

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DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via autonews.com

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Meta found in breach of EU law for failing to keep children off platforms

EU Says Meta Failed to Keep Under-13s Off Facebook and Instagram

The European Commission says Meta lacked effective measures to keep under-13s off Facebook and Instagram.
The finding is preliminary, but a final ruling could bring fines of up to 6% of global annual turnover.
The case lands amid wider European efforts to tighten child protections on social media.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via theguardian.com

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AccelerateEU backs 200 GW storage goal but omits dedicated mechanism

Brussels backs 200 gigawatts of storage, but Europe’s financing gap remains open

The European Commission endorsed a 200 GW battery-storage goal for 2030.
SolarPower Europe says current policy still leaves the EU short of that target.
The group wants a dedicated EU-wide auction financed with ETS revenues.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 26, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Italy forgoes $14 billion deficit spending on defense amid wobbling economy

Italy Declines New EU Defense Spending Escape Hatch as Energy Costs Take Priority

Italy will not use the EU’s National Escape Clause for extra defense spending.
The government says energy costs, inflation, and fiscal credibility are higher priorities.
The decision complicates Rome’s path toward higher NATO spending targets.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 25, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Driving A Car On HVO Is 79% More Expensive Than An Electric Car — New Analysis - CleanTechnica

Europe’s Biofuel Detour Looks Costlier Than Battery-Electric Driving

Transport & Environment says charging an EV averages €7 per 100 km in the EU, versus €13 for pure HVO.
The group argues advanced biofuels for passenger cars would cost drivers more while slowing electrification.
Competition from aviation for limited advanced biofuel supply could make road-fuel economics worse.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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EU pumps over $1 billion into defense R&D, centered around Ukraine war lessons

EU Directs €1.07 Billion to Defense Projects Shaped by Ukraine War Lessons

The EU selected 57 defense projects for €1.07 billion in funding under the European Defence Fund.
Drones, loitering munitions, autonomy, and scalable production are major priorities.
Ukrainian entities can now participate as subcontractors and third-party recipients.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via defensenews.com

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EU Hepatitis B Estimate Highlights a Large, Persistent Public Health Burden

A new estimate suggests millions across the EU and EEA are living with chronic hepatitis B.
The reported prevalence for 2022 is 0.7% of the regional population.
The numbers strengthen the case for sustained screening, prevention, and treatment policy.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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Europe Gets Serious About Age Verification Online

Europe Pushes Toward Privacy-Preserving Age Checks for Online Platforms

The European Commission found one-click age confirmations inadequate on several adult sites.
The Digital Services Act requires major platforms to manage systemic risks, including risks to minors.
EU officials say they want age checks that do not expose names or birth dates.
A proposed Age Verification Blueprint or mini-wallet is under consideration.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via wired.com

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