EU Commission presents plans to boost AI uptake, protect critical sectors
AI has been identified as one of the critical sectors in which the EU should become less dependent on other regions, the Commission said.
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February 13, 2025 MEPs give guarded welcome to EU commission work agenda
By Martin Banks The European Commission has presented its Work Programme for 2025 to MEPs meeting in Strasbourg.
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EUROPE
January 18, 2025 Austrian far right scores victory as EU Commission approves budget plan
The European Commission has decided not to formally reprimand Austria for breaching the EU’s budget rules, in a major victory for Herbert Kickl’s Freedom Party (FPÖ) which is poised to lead Vienna’s first far-right government since World War II.
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December 4, 2024 Former MEP taken on as “advisor” to von der Leyen
By Martin Banks A former leading MEP has taken up a senior role with the EU Commission, it has emerged.
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November 28, 2024 New look EU commission set to start work
By Martin Banks Some MEPs have signalled their strong disapproval of the new team of EU commissioners to serve under Ursula von der Leyen.
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EUROPE
November 5, 2024 Bulgaria’s EU candidate faces confirmatory hearing
By Martin Banks MEPs have quizzed the Bulgarian candidate for the Startups, Research and Innovation portfolio in Ursula von der Leyen’s EU Commission. Ekaterina Zaharieva faced deputies on the the Industry, Research and Energy Committee on Tuesday. In her introductory remarks, Commissioner-designate Zaharieva expressed her desire to place Research and Innovation (R&I) “at the heart” […]
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May 12, 2024 Malta deputy PM and EU Commission hopeful quits amid healthcare scandal
Malta deputy prime minister Chris Fearne resigned on Friday (10 May) amid a corruption scandal over a 2015 government concession for the management of three state hospitals granted to a previously unknown healthcare group.
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EUROPE
March 26, 2024 EU Commission issues guidelines for addressing digital risks to elections
The European Commission issued guidelines on Tuesday (26 March) under the Digital Services Act, outlining measures to mitigate against risks that could impact election integrity digitally.
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EUROPE
March 17, 2024 EU Commission announces €2 bn defence projects for armaments production, joint purchases and research
The EU’s executive announced on Friday (15 March) a series of deals and subsidised projects for the defence industry, in a bid to boost ammunition production and joint procurement to speed up deliveries to Ukraine.
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EUROPE
January 23, 2024 EU Commission readies establishment of AI Office
The European Commission is set to adopt a decision establishing the European Artificial Intelligence Office, according to a draft document obtained by Euractiv.
