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Taiwan’s envoy to the European Union has called on the bloc to maintain a strong stance against China’s intimidating and coercive actions. Roy Lee emphasized the importance of respecting Taiwan’s democratic processes and the international order, warning that appeasement only emboldens Beijing. Amidst tensions following Taiwan’s recent elections, the EU has expressed caution while supporting Taiwan’s shared values and cooperation. Despite obstacles within the EU, Taiwan seeks continued support from the bloc to defend its democracy and regional stability.

TikTok has submitted a risk assessment report on its new app, TikTok Lite, to the European Commission, averting a potential fine. The EU executive had raised concerns about TikTok Lite’s reward program and its potential addictiveness for children. The company has until Wednesday to present arguments on the reward program, which will determine if the Commission temporarily suspends it until it assesses its safety for children. The Commission is also investigating TikTok Lite’s launch in France and Spain, examining whether it breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) rules.

Members of the European Parliament are demanding that the EU take more drastic measures to support Ukraine by seizing Russian state assets. The lawmakers argue that the current plans to provide billions of euros in aid are insufficient, and that Russia should be held accountable for the damage caused by its invasion.

Brussels has finalized two years of negotiations on a reform of the bloc’s budgetary rules. This reform aims to encourage investment while maintaining fiscal discipline among member states. The newly approved rules are designed to be more flexible and growth-oriented, according to EU Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni. The commissioner expressed optimism that the reform represents a well-balanced compromise. However, the rules still require the endorsement of the EU’s 27 member states prior to implementation.

Senegal’s newly appointed President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for a renewed partnership with the European Union (EU) that focuses on mutual benefit and supports Senegal’s development goals.

European Union countries remain hesitant about supplying Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, despite Russia’s air superiority. Only Germany has committed a single battery. NATO says systems are available, but countries are reluctant to deplete their own defenses. Ukraine urgently needs at least seven batteries to bolster its air defenses.

The European Union has launched an investigation into TikTok’s Lite app, expressing concerns about its potential impact on mental health, particularly among minors. The app rewards users for watching and liking videos, a feature the commission deems “addictive”. TikTok Lite is a smaller version of the popular TikTok app, designed for smartphones with less memory and slower internet connections.

Vlaams Belang, a nationalist and pro-independence party, leads in recent polls in Flanders, the wealthiest and most populous region in Belgium, ahead of the upcoming European, federal, and regional elections. However, the party faces challenges in other regions, with the far-right party Chez Nous struggling to gain traction in Wallonia and Brussels.

The European Union (EU) has launched a formal investigation into TikTok Lite, a rewards-based video-viewing app, due to concerns over potential risks to children. The EU demands more information from TikTok about the app’s compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA) and has warned of suspending addictive features. The Commission is worried about the app’s endless stream of videos and addictive design features without proper risk assessment.

The European Union has initiated proceedings against TikTok and threatened to suspend its TikTok Lite rewards program. The program allows users to earn points for interacting with the app, including watching videos and inviting friends. The EU is concerned about potential risks to users and has given TikTok 24 hours to provide a risk assessment report or face fines.