European businesses

The European Union has updated its anti-greenwashing rules, tightening how companies can make environmental claims about their products. The revised law aims to ban vague or unverified sustainability labels and require claims such as 'climate neutral' to be backed by evidence. Businesses and marketers are watching closely to see how the changes will affect advertising and compliance obligations across the bloc.

The US government is seeking to insert itself into Elon Musk's €120 million legal fight with Brussels, according to The Register. The clash stems from European Union regulatory action against Musk's businesses, and Washington's decision to weigh in escalates what was already a high-stakes transatlantic standoff over tech regulation, adding diplomatic weight to an ongoing corporate-legal battle.

OpenForum Europe has announced that the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2027 will take place on 29 January 2027 as a hybrid event, with an in-person gathering in Brussels, Belgium, and online participation available. The summit brings together policymakers, developers and businesses to discuss the role of open source software in European digital policy, and the announcement is now listed on the foss.events calendar.

The European Union's updated product liability framework is widening its scope so claims no longer hinge solely on physical damage. Under the new rules, compensation can cover data loss, psychological harm and damage from software and AI-enabled products. Commentators say the shift significantly raises exposure for manufacturers and tech firms selling into the EU market.