Hungarian PM Viktor Orban met Russia's Putin in Moscow, facing eu rebuke. Post eu presidency, Orban's Ukraine visit and 'Patriots for europe' alliance intensified criticism. Borrell dismissed Orban’s Moscow trip, and Orpo and Havlicek warned of undermining eu interests. Gray noted justified scepticism, amid a Brussels power vacuum pre-NATO summit.

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse echoed Volkswagen's concerns, labeling the tariff dispute as harmful to european manufacturers and globally active companies. He warned that the increased prices on Chinese imports could limit the supply of electric cars to europe and hinder the transport sector's decarbonization efforts.

Meta's Llama AI model won’t launch in the eu due to regulatory unpredictability, similar to Apple's decision citing the Digital Markets Act's interoperability requirements. Meta's policy update to use public data was halted over privacy rules. european users miss out on open-license Llama; Meta's AI tools in Brazil face data protection issues. Siri and iPhone Mirroring are delayed.

european Union (eu) chief Ursula von der Leyen secured another five-year term as president of the european Commission after winning support from eu lawmakers on Thursday. The 720-member european Parliament approved her with 401 votes in favour, 284 against, and 15 abstentions. Von der Leyen needed 361 votes to pass. Her selection comes at the same time as the arrival of recently elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer.

Meta suspends AI tools in Brazil following government objections to privacy policy. Brazil's data protection authority bans Meta from training AI models on personal data. Meta updates privacy policy for AI training in Brazil. Meta to withhold AI models in the eu due to regulatory uncertainty. Apple makes similar decision for eu release of AI features.

european Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday made her final pitch to win eu lawmakers' backing for a second term, vowing to bolster europe's defence and strengthening its industry through greater investment. She vowed to boost europe's competitiveness and ensure significant investment in key industries including defence.

The Kremlin expressed concerns over european Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to establish a european Defence Union, citing a shift towards militarization and confrontation in europe. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov highlighted the implications of the proposal on eu-Russia relations and foreign policy approaches.

eu regulators are scrutinizing Meta's user choices on social media platforms, potentially favoring data tracking for advertising, impacting competitors. Apple and Microsoft face investigations for digital market breaches. The Digital Markets Act aims to regulate big tech companies and promote fair competition.

Hungary takes over the european Union's six-month rotating presidency on July 1, in the face of fears perennial spoiler prime minister Viktor Orban could use it to take the bloc hostage at a critical time. The country takes the reins just after eu elections, meaning that much of the next six months will be taken up with installing a new european parliament and executive arm.

The Kremlin is pessimistic about eu-Russia ties due to Ursula von der Leyen's renomination and Kaja Kallas' appointment as eu foreign policy chief. Von der Leyen opposes normalizing eu relations with Russia, while Kallas is recognized for her strong anti-Russian statements.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz, asked about the abstention, said Germany expects the eu executive to reach an agreement with China on EVs, benefiting europe's car industry. He did not confirm how Germany would vote but emphasized the importance of fair competition.

The eu accuses Musk’s X of DSA breaches, risking fines up to 6% of global revenue. Issues include "dark patterns," ad transparency, blocking public data research, and misleading blue checkmarks. Commissioner Breton warns; similar proceedings against TikTok, AliExpress, Meta. Vestager stresses transparency. X scrutinized for disinformation, hate speech since 2022 privatization, with investigation starting December 2023.

Xiaomi India and Oppo India praise the standard charger rule for its environmental advantages, emphasizing reduced e-waste and enhanced recycling efficiency. The initiative aims to streamline charging processes and benefit both consumers and manufacturers with cost-effective and sustainable solutions.

Apple has agreed to allow rival wallet developers to use its tap-and-go payments system in europe for 10 years. This decision comes after eu antitrust concerns regarding Apple Pay's dominance on iPhones, with developers now able to offer mobile wallets with similar features.

The eu accuses Apple of violating the DMA by restricting app developers and charging a Core Technology Fee. Apple could face fines of up to 10% of its global annual revenue for potential violations.