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Ireland’s closeness to Big Tech under scrutiny as EU Presidency begins with questions over block’s €2 trillion proposed budget
A group of 60 leading academics have called for Ireland to sit out of talks on tax and digital files due to “conflicts of interest”, as Ireland settles into the…
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European Parliament Begins Scrutiny of Von der Leyen’s New College of Commissioners
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In a pivotal meeting today, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and Commission President-elect Ursula…
European Commission backs Belgium with €2.7 million for job losses
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Commission proposed to back 365 workers dismissed in Belgium by the retail…
EU honours Jina Mahsa Amini on her death anniversary
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On Jina Mahsa Amini's death anniversary, the European Union honors her and the 'Women,…
Italy supports EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Rome (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that Italy supports tariffs proposed by the European…
France appoints Stéphane Séjourné as new EU Commissioner
Rome (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - France designates Stéphane Séjourné as European Commissioner after Thierry Breton steps down. French President…
S&D call for global standards to curb big tech’s power
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats in the EU Parliament…
EU Parliament to address Afghan law against women’s rights
Strasbourg (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - On September 17, 2024, the EU Parliament will address Afghanistan's new oppressive law against…
Viktor Orbán cancels EU Parliament speech due to Hungary floods
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has canceled a scheduled European Parliament speech, planned for…