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Germany, France and Italy reach agreement on future EU AI Act rules

Disagreements from key EU member states, including France, on how artificial intelligence (AI) should be regulated threatened to derail EU legislation.

United Kingdom

Scotland could rejoin EU 'smoothly and quickly' after independence

A new report from the government in Edinburgh lays out its plans for a future relationship with Europe, but independence is not on the cards any time soon.

Europe News

State of the Union: Ukraine ammo failure as Israel-Hamas war rages on

European Union countries acknowledged this week that they are well on their way to failing Ukraine when it comes to providing military support.

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.

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Europe News

Josep Borrell calls for civilians to be protected during Israel visit

The European Union's top diplomat on Thursday reiterated from Israel his call for civilian lives in Gaza to be protected as he started a five-day tour of the region.

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.

Economy

Netherlands unemployment rises but remains EU’s lowest

The Dutch unemployment rate slightly increased in the third trimester of 2023. Nevertheless, it remains one of the lowest in the European Union.

Europe News

Brussels approves use of glyphosate in EU for 10 more years

The European Commission announced on Thursday that it is approving the use of the controversial chemical substance glyphosate across the European Union for another decade after member states failed to reach an agreement.

Economy

Why is Denmark being tasked with blocking Russian oil tankers?

Copenhagen's mission will be backed by laws that allow states to inspect ships suspected of posing an environmental threat.

World News

Euroviews. Not regulating AI should be out of the question

A radical deregulatory approach to artificial intelligence, now spearheaded by France and Germany, would fail the EU AI ecosystem and will instead allow existing US AI companies to dominate, Dr Kris Shrishak writes.

World News

Euroviews. How to increase Europe’s competitiveness in the new global economy

How Europe now deals with this period of structural change in the global economy will determine whether future generations of Europeans can enjoy prosperous, productive and creative lives, Mirek Dušek and Marushia Gislén write.

Europe News

Chinese ambassador blasts EU 'assertiveness' and 'unilateral actions'

Fu Cong, China's ambassador to the European Union, delivered on Tuesday a speech denouncing the bloc for its "assertiveness," "unilateral actions" and "politically motivated" strategy of de-risking.

Europe News

EU countries failing to meet ammunition production target for Ukraine

The European Union promised earlier this year to provide one million rounds of ammunition to Kyiv by next March, but, so far, only 30% of this target has been achieved.

Economy

ECB threatens fines on banks failing to integrate climate risk

The European Central Bank will impose financial penalties on banks that take too long to address climate change risks in their business, a senior official has said.

Economy

Euro area employment rises as GDP shrinks

EU and euro area figures for gross domestic product (GDP) and employment remain relatively stable for 2023’s third quarter compared to the previous three months, according to data from Eurostat.

Europe News

Cyprus, France want a maritime corridor for Gaza aid. It will be hard

The European Union is looking at ways it can establish a maritime corridor to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza despite port infrastructure in the Palestinian enclave being destroyed.

Europe News

EU condemns Hamas for using human shields, but urges Israeli restraint

The European Union has condemned Hamas for using hospitals and civilians in them as shields, while at the same time urging Israel to show maximum restraint.

Poland

Poland’s parliament meets for first time since October election

The Polish parliament is holding its first meeting since the country's October elections, as two opposing camps are claiming victory and aspiring to form the government.

Green News

COP28: EU pledges 'substantial' contribution to climate damage fund

The European Union will make a “substantial” contribution to a new international fund for climate damages, the Commission announced today.

Health news

Life expectancy: Which Europeans are living the longest?

Life expectancy in EU is expected to become a key policy point as the continent struggles with an ageing population.