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EU countries push back against Brussels power tariff rules
European Union governments are pushing back against a Brussels drive to reshape electricity network costs, watering down plans for coordinated tariffs as the fight over the bloc’s expensive and congested power grids becomes increasingly political.
Europe Today
Kubilius: 'Palantir is a great company'
As the presidents of Lithuania and Poland meet the CEO of controversial tech company Palantir Technologies at the United Nations General Assembly this week, the EU's defence chief has come out in support for the enterprise, saying AI developments for warfare are "crucial".
Europe Today
The AI battlefield: Europe embraces the ‘new normal’
Good morning. It’s Thursday, and my name is Angela Skujins. On today’s agenda: exploring the role of artificial intelligence (AI) on Europe’s battlefield, keeping the international justice system accountable, and how to stop the world’s islands from sinking.
Europe
Von der Leyen says Hungary 'strengthened rule of law'
The European Commission has unlocked €4.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary and reopened Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe access, after PM Péter Magyar's government met EU rule-of-law conditions. Brussels froze the funds in 2022 over corruption and procurement concerns under the Orbán government.
Tech News
Killer robots or super intelligence? Trump and world leaders clash over AI
While Donald Trump rejected global efforts to control AI and UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of the dangers of handing life-and-death decisions to machines, other leaders called for international cooperation to manage the technology.
Europe
France urges EU to relax fuel rules as oil crunch looms
In a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, Macron said the EU’s energy security has so far relied heavily on buffers — including stockpiles, refinery flexibility, weaker demand and redirected global trade — rather than addressing the underlying supply shock, according to the letter seen by Euronews.
Europe Today
The trials and tribulations of finalising an EU sanctions package
Good morning. Angela Skujins holding this Tuesday's newsletter pen, where we dive into the battle lines that continue to be drawn over Russian sanctions, and why a Mediterranean minister is calling on EU cash to set-up return hubs.
European Union
EU Kids act: The EU’s plan to make the internet safer for kids
The new EU KIDS ACT bans social media for under-13s but allows "mini accounts" for 13-15-year-olds. No infinite scrolling, push notifications, and contacts from strangers. Video games, AI chatbots, and app stores must be “safe by design".
Europe
Canberra responds to Metsola’s EU 'associate membership' suggestion
Hot on the heels of the European Union inviting Canada to become an associate member, potentially paving the way for other far-flung nations to join in a similar capacity, the Australian government has addressed its own prospects.
