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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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EU’s Export of Banned Pesticides to third countries Under Observation
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), New research claims to reveal the arguments used by the chemical industry to “keep exporting” EU-banned…
European Council Halts Broadcasts of Russian Propaganda Outlets
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Council bans four Russian media outlets in the EU for spreading propaganda supporting Russia's…
EU Commission Compels Microsoft to Disclose AI Threats in Bing
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Commission demands Microsoft provide information on generative AI risks in Bing by May 27,…
EU Commission Investigates Meta Under Digital Services Act for Minors Protection
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Commission has unlocked formal proceedings to evaluate whether Meta, the provider of Facebook and…
Pre-Election Open Letter to EP: Prioritizing Democracy Amid Authoritarian Rise
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Nearly 300 signatories penned an open letter urging European Parliament candidates to prioritize democracy amidst global…
EU Council Adopts Stance on Revised Toy Safety Regulations
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Council has adopted its standing (negotiating mandate) on the toy safety regulation that revises…
EU Commits €130M Humanitarian Aid for Latin America, Caribbean in 2024
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Commission has issued nearly €130 million this year in humanitarian aid for Latin America…
Commission President Von der Leyen Proposes Strategy to Safeguard EU from Foreign Interference in Re-election Bid
Copenhagen (Brussels Morning) - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled agendas to set up a European Democracy…