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Commission sitting on detailed draft guidelines with prohibited AI deadline looming

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 15:06
“[The consultation] should have been a lot earlier,” said Daniel Leufer, senior policy advisor at AccessNow.
Categories: European Union

EU should prepare for ‘broad and aggressive’ Trump trade policies, says former top US official

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 14:27
“We're importing autos from the EU. We're not exporting any. We're importing steel from the EU. We're not exporting any... There's a perception that there is something unfair about this trade relationship that should be corrected."
Categories: European Union

Media Partnership – Ironing out a Steel Action Plan for a green transition made in Europe [Advocacy Lab Content]

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 13:00
As the backbone of many key industrial value chains, including clean technologies from renewables to electric vehicles, steel has been foundational to the European Union, driving prosperity, resilience, and innovation.
Categories: European Union

With Trump back, it’s time for a European defence budget

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 13:00
But some states will continue to free-ride or invoke budgetary difficulties to under-invest.
Categories: European Union

Europe’s astonishing animal testing statistics prompt renewed calls for an alternative way forward [Advocacy Lab Content]

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 10:32
More than nine million experiments were conducted on animals across the EU in one year, and a remarkable 18.9 million animals were used for scientific purposes in the EU. Is it time to mandate an alternative?
Categories: European Union

China urges ‘calm’ after Putin decree on broader use of nuclear weapons

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 10:17
French President Emmanuel Macron said he had asked his Chinese colleague Xi Jinping during a meeting at the G20 to "use all his influence" with Putin to try to achieve a de-escalation.
Categories: European Union

Safeguarding consumers in the digital age – Challenges and opportunities [Advocacy Lab Content]

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 10:00
On 12 November, Euractiv hosted a discussion on consumer protection in the digital world. Panellists explored how digital advancements can enhance online safety, the enforcement of existing legislation, and addressing gaps to build a more secure digital environment.
Categories: European Union

Iran offers to cap sensitive uranium stock as IAEA resolution looms

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 08:46
Western diplomats dismissed Iran's overture made during IAEA chief Rafael Grossi's trip to Tehran last week.
Categories: European Union

End to Israel-Hezbollah war ‘within our grasp’, US envoy says

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 08:24
White House envoy Amos Hochstein's mission marks a last-ditch attempt by the outgoing US administration to broker a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Categories: European Union

Putin, ascendant in Ukraine, eyes contours of a Trump peace deal

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:46
Five current and former Russian officials said the Kremlin could broadly agree to freeze the conflict along the front lines.
Categories: European Union

High-profile corruption case allocated to Croatian instead of EU prosecutors

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:19
The EPPO said that a criminal group was trying to win contracts for projects, including EU-funded ones, but Croatian State Attorney said the scheme didn't involve EU funds.
Categories: European Union

Former Italian PMs Prodi, Monti want veto on Fitto, Ribera to be lifted

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:18
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the leader of Bulgaria’s pro-Russian party sanctioned for hate speech, Finland and Sweden planning a joint investigation of a possible submarine cable sabotage, and so much more. 
Categories: European Union

Romanian electoral campaigns largely neglect key policy issues

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:13
Candidates have also avoided taking part in television debates.
Categories: European Union

Leader of Bulgaria’s pro-Russian party sanctioned for hate speech against Jews

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:10
Kostadinov engaged in "harassment" on the grounds of religion, ethnicity, and origin.
Categories: European Union

Future Czech commissioner must not lose sight of development aid, says NGO expert

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:10
Poverty reduction and sustainable development while considering EU's interests in critical raw materials must be priority.
Categories: European Union

Portuguese president voices support for Ukraine’s EU and NATO path

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:06
The message ends with the Ukrainian greeting ‘slava Ukraini'.
Categories: European Union

Portuguese PM says G20 not ready to decide on taxing the super-rich

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:02
Countries like the US and Germany are particularly against the idea. 
Categories: European Union

Lula cuts G20 discussion short on Ukraine, irking Europeans

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:02
Wording on Ukraine has been thorny at G20 meetings since the war began, because Russia and its allies are sitting at the table.
Categories: European Union

Germany’s building renovation policy has ‘failed’, housing sector says

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:00
“The fundamental conflict was between the economy ministry's focus on energy efficiency and the affordability of construction,” said housing minister Klara Geywitz.
Categories: European Union

Making the transition to sustainable trade and logistics [Promoted content]

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 07:00
The EU’s energy transition offers a unique opportunity for sustainable growth. DP World commits to ambitious emission reduction targets, renewable energy, and innovative logistics solutions, aiming for net zero by 2050. Collaboration with policymakers is crucial for achieving these goals.
Categories: European Union

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