The EU is passing a new rule that cuts a bunch of confusing car regulations, making it cheaper and easier for makers to build and sell electric vans and small cars while keeping safety and pollution standards the same.

The EU is updating its car rules to lower CO₂ limits, give makers more time and credits, allow more tech options, and add a clear label so buyers know a vehicle’s emissions.

The EU will let Ukraine send observers to the FRA, pay yearly fees (currently paused), and give FRA staff EU privileges, so Ukraine can help shape EU fundamental‑rights work.

The EU is signing a formal agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina that lets EU border‑guard teams work there to help control migration, protect human rights, and support local police, with clear rules on how they operate, share data, and respect rights.

This new EU Directive replaces the old Online Dispute Resolution Platform with a modern system that lets consumers settle more kinds of disputes with traders—especially across borders—without going to court, by setting clear rules for traders, encouraging use, and simplifying reporting.