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Which European Trump allies will be in Washington for inauguration?

European friends of Donald Trump have accepted invitations for a ringside seat at today's inauguration of the 47th President of the United States.

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Cyber certification to remain on hold despite Polish effort

Progress on the cybersecurity certification for cloud services (EUCS) – which has been in a deadlock since 2019 – will likely come after the review of the Cybersecurity Act (CSA).

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MEPs urge Commission to act on Musk's interventions

In a letter sent to the President of the European Commission, a number of MEPs express their concern at alleged abuses committed by X’s owner Elon Musk and call on the European executive to apply the DSA.

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New GDPR complaints against Chinese Big Tech question use of European citizens' data

Online privacy NGO noyb has filed GDPR complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi for illegal transfer of Europeans’ data to China.

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Where's Europe's Delaware? Ex-Italian PM asks

To aid Europe’s flagging economy, it should be looking to Joe Biden’s home state, Enrico Letta has told MEPs.

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Auto lobby renews plea for leniency over failure to meet CO2 standards

European auto industry’s new lobbyist-in-chief says carmakers have no chance of complying with EU environmental law this year, and renews call for emergency relief from impending fines that could run to billions of euros.

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Greenland lawmaker touts stronger EU role in island's rare earths

Twenty-five of the 34 minerals found in Greenland were identified as "critical raw materials" in a European Commission study in 2023.

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Don’t tax Erasmus student grants, EU’s top court says

Croatian tax laws breached the EU principle of free movement by effectively removing any financial benefit from the popular student-exchange programme, judges said.

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'Wild West' refurbished good market needs taming, argues consumer group

Euroconsumers highlights the lack of common EU standards concerning the quality of refurbished products and the framework governing their resale.

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AI to shape EU health policymaking without new rules

No specific initiatives on AI in healthcare are in sight but the inevitable impact of this technology will guide EU policymaking in the next five years, according to Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi.

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Europe's noisy cities raise concerns from EU auditors

Loud urban environments can have ruinous health impacts from sleep disturbance to cardiovascular problems, but lawmakers and local authorities are failing to take the issue as seriously as air pollution, the European Court of Auditors has warned.

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Commission presents plan to boost cybersecurity in healthcare sector

The European Commission has presented a new action plan to enhance the cybersecurity of the healthcare sector amid a rise in ransomware attacks.

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EU sanctions on Russian telco giant MegaFon are valid, judges say

The EU Court agreed on the need to restrict trade with the Moscow-based mobile operator, as it could be helping the Russian army with its invasion of Ukraine.

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Who are the four contenders to be the next EU privacy chief?

EU lawmakers will decide on the successor to Wojciech Wiewiórowski on Thursday.

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Chemicals industry accused of aggressive lobbying against PFAS ban

Investigations by European NGOs and newspapers point to a concerted industry campaign to limit incoming EU restrictions on PFAS, toxic substances dubbed ‘forever chemicals’ because they can persist for centuries in the environment. The European Commission denies it is being unduly influenced.

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EU finds evidence of discrimination against medtech firms in China

Findings of a Commission’s investigation revealed China has systematically discriminated against imported medical devices in public procurement, the EU is now weighing countermeasures.

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Von der Leyen hands reins to Ribera as health improves

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is recovering from a severe case of pneumonia but will not attend the weekly meeting of Commissioners.

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Unions, NGOs fear sweeping deregulation amid competitiveness drive

Trade union leaders and environmental campaigners are among over 250 groups warning against a bonfire of red tape as the second von der Leyen commission presses on with its core goal of shielding European industry from US and Chinese competition.

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Data protection hearings, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU senior tech and industry reporter Cynthia Kroet.

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European glass fibre makers target Egypt-based Chinese makers

European glass fibre producers lodge an anti-dumping complaint calling on the Commission to apply anti-dumping duties on production passing through the Belt and Road Initiative.