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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 Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Announced €1 Billion Aid for Lebanon
Beirut (Brussels Morning) - The EU pledges €1 billion in aid for Lebanon from 2024-2027, focusing on basic services, economic…
European Parliament’s Democracy Campaign: Amplifying the Power of Voting
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Parliament launches its second-phase communication campaign, urging citizens to vote in the June 2024…
EU Condemnation: Georgia’s Crackdown on Protestors Opposing ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Union denounces Georgia's violent crackdown on protestors opposing the 'Foreign Agents' Bill, urging respect…
European Commission Launches First-Stage Consultation of European Social Partners
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Commission consults social partners on fair telework and the right to disconnect. Telework's rise…
EU Commission Launches Probe into Facebook and Instagram
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Commission is assessing Meta's potential Digital Services Act breaches concerning deceptive ads, political content…
New website launched to help boost voter turnout in EU elections
Action for Democracy (A4D), a nonpartisan organization, says the website, eu2024.info, serves as a “comprehensive resource offering tailored voting information.”
EU Council Advances Digital Agenda with Gigabit Infrastructure Act
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Council introduces the Gigabit Infrastructure Act to streamline high-speed network deployment, replacing the Broadband…
EU Commission Designates iPadOS by Apple Within the Framework of the Digital Markets Act
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The EU Commission designates Apple's iPadOS as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act, giving Apple…