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What happens to your private messages under ‘Chat Control’?
Your private message may remain encrypted and unreadable to the platform carrying it, or be scanned by automated tools before reaching its recipient. This divide sits at the heart of the EU’s Chat Control debate and combating child exploitation online without undermining private communication.
Europe News
EU grows impatient over Italy's hesitancy on €14.9bn defence loan
Italy hasn't decided how much of its €14.9bn SAFE defence loan it will use, as several domestic considerations affect the calculus. But Brussels and other member states are growing impatient to reallocate any unspent funds within the legal deadlines.
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Europe News
EU wildfire strategy falls short as Europe burns
The European Commission’s wildfire strategy, presented in March, has fallen short as Spain and France face large-scale evacuations and thousands of hectares have already burned. Meanwhile, EU countries have stalled progress on key forest-management rules.
Europe News
'Out of capacity': EU scrambles for planes in fight against wildfires
The European Commission has activated its emergency response system to support France and Spain as they battle wildfires. France has received seven firefighting aircraft and four helicopters, while Spain has been provided with six aircraft and three ground firefighting teams.
Europe News
Far-right to sue European Commission over 'remigration' rejection
The European Commission has rejected a European Citizens' Initiative seeking to suspend asylum and family reunification and return "unintegrated" non-European migrants to their countries of origin. Its organisers are preparing a legal challenge.
Europe Today
Banking fragmentation 'holding EU back', commissioner says
Maria Luís Albuquerque, commissioner for Financial Services, believes the European Union's banking sector needs a "change in mindset". She says the EU should be willing to take greater risks while preserving financial stability.
Economy
EU unveils banking reforms to unlock billions in investment
In a bid to reduce fragmentation in the EU banking sector and meet companies’ growing investment needs, the European Commission has unveiled proposals aimed at making banks more competitive and potentially unlocking billions of euros for investment, but obstacles remain.
Europe News
Brussels to double electrification target to cut fuel consumption
After months of speculation, the European Commission announced a 46 percent electrification target for the bloc's economy by 2040. The move is intended to cut dependencies on imported fossil fuels but critics argue that high electricity prices may complicate the EU's goals.
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