Tech News
Euroviews. AI Act's regression to self-regulation will hurt fundamental rights
Back in April 2021, when Brussels proposed the first cross-sector AI regulation in the world, it claimed to protect fundamental rights and promote innovation. In 2023, fundamental rights may not remain fundamental to this regulation, Dr Kris Shrishak writes.
Belgium
Euroviews. The far left (still) doesn’t understand the Middle East conflict
It’s time to wake up to the systemic oppression characterising so much of the Palestinian leadership, especially including Hamas-ruled Gaza, and to the hatred and hypocrisy rife in our own societies, fanning flames of falsehood and frenzy, MEP David Lega writes.
Taiwan
Euroviews. The EU and Taiwan must partner up in the fight against disinformation
If the two could join forces in their endeavours, it is possible that they could fuel regional development in Southeast Asia and elsewhere within the Global South where China has developed influence and a rooted footprint via its Belt and Road Initiative, Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy writes.
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Europe News
Euroviews. The science is clear — the EU should not reauthorise glyphosate
The European Commission’s reckless willingness to approve glyphosate for another decade of use in the EU should be reconsidered as soon as possible for the sake of the protection of future generations, Natacha Cingotti writes.
Business
Euroviews. The bears outcry the bulls as companies prep for EU deforestation law
It may be time to concede that at least the first year will be one where producer organisations, companies, and customs authorities alike will have to learn together how to make the system work, Matthew Spencer writes.
World News
Euroviews. Why reuse is not the silver bullet to a circular economy in Europe
Reuse can be useful when it comes to some items, but a broad-stroke target doesn’t work. The point of a circular economy is to take an approach which is tailored to the product, rather than a one-size-fits-all, Tahmid Chowdhury writes.
Hungary
Hungary issues anti-EU survey on migration, LGBTQ+ issues and Ukraine
Viktor Orbán’s government issued a new "national consultation" asking voters for their thoughts on deeply divisive issues like migration, LGBTQ+ rights and support for Ukraine—with many of the questions being clearly veered against the EU.
World News
Euroviews. The EU should make facial recognition history for the right reasons
Whilst civil rights activists have long called for an outright ban, certain EU lawmakers may see the AI Act as an opportunity to claim that they are doing the (human) right(s) thing — and actually doing the opposite, Ella Jakubowska writes.
