Temu faces legal challenge over 'manipulative practices'

Worth its salt: Can desalination help address Europe's freshwater needs?

The process of desalination has been around for centuries, but has had only limited success in providing freshwater for humans. The EU is exploring ways to make it a viable solution to future water shortages.

A Le Pen conviction in fake EU jobs case could weigh on far-right support, researcher says

EU calls on Israel and Hezbollah to show restraint in 'moment of truth' for Lebanon

The bloc's warning comes amid signs Israel is ramping up its offensive with a land incursion into Lebanon.

What Austria's electoral results mean for EU affairs

Austria could become the latest European Union member state to have a far-right party in power after the Freedom Party (FPÖ) secured victory in Sunday's general election.

Moldova at the crossroads: tensions with Transnistria ahead of EU membership referendum

In October Moldovans will vote on making EU membership a constitutional goal. A 'yes' vote would put the pro-Western leadership on a collision course with the Russia-leaning breakaway region in the east.