Stories from Brussels · Belgium

Two bridges have been damaged due to rising water levels. The extent of the damage is currently being assessed. This event has impacted local infrastructure. The specific locations of the bridges were not immediately clear from the report.

AI companies may face new charges. The potential charges are related to the companies' compliance with existing regulations. The EU is exploring new avenues to regulate the rapidly evolving AI sector. The EU is exploring potential tariffs on imports from the United States.

The European Union is considering imposing tariffs on US cars in response to potential US tariffs. Sources indicate that the EU is considering raising import tariffs on US cars.

The European Union is considering using surtaxes as a tool, with an announcement made to raise them. Separately, OPEC+ countries have preliminarily agreed to increase their oil production quota by 188,000 barrels per day in June.

The European Commission is considering protection for its interests in response to threats by the US president to impose a 25% tariff on European cars and trucks.

The American decision was expected, and Europeans must take greater responsibility for their own security. European governments have reached a consensus to take on more responsibility for their own security from the United States. European governments are increasingly concerned that the US is reducing its military presence in Germany. The cancellation of plans to deploy US long-range cruise missiles in Germany is a concern, though not a major shock as the plan originated from a previous US administration. The US military's actions in Iran have also depleted its combat missile inventory. European governments are particularly wary of the manner in which US troop reductions in Germany are being implemented, given the lack of prior consultation.

A pizza company has been fined for using vague advertising. The company was fined in Brussels. This fine was issued due to the unclear nature of its promotional content. The specific nature of the advertising and the amount of the fine were not disclosed.

The European Union is considering imposing tariffs on foreign strawberries. This move is prompted by concerns over trade practices and the impact on domestic producers.

According to EU criteria, hydrogen is considered green only if it is produced using additional renewable electricity. Purchasing green certificates is insufficient if the electrolyzer is powered by fossil fuels from the grid. Stricter regulations are in place to ensure genuine sustainability. The European Union has established criteria for the production of green hydrogen. This approach aims to avoid setting the wrong course from the beginning and getting into a false track. Setting the criteria correctly from the start is therefore. These criteria are intended to guide the development and implementation of green hydrogen initiatives within the bloc. These standards are designed to ensure that hydrogen produced within the EU meets specific environmental benchmarks.

A pizza company has been fined for using vague advertising.