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Daily Political Briefing with Sam Coates and Jack Blanchard: What's Ahead? Sky News’ Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard guide you through the latest in politics, offering insights into the key issues of the day—all in under 20 minutes. Starmer in Brazil: UK-China Relations and More Keir Starmer is continuing his international…

Antwerp (Eurotoday): Between 2015 and 2017, a group of young people in Antwerp executed a telecom fraud scheme, acquiring expensive mobile phones through contracts without payment, causing significant losses for telecom companies. Kristof Aerts from the Antwerp prosecutor’s office highlighted their organized efforts and false identity. Between 2015 and 2017, a group of young people…

Barriers Facing European Startups and the Push for a Unified Ecosystem European startups face distinct challenges compared to their counterparts in other global regions, particularly in areas such as regulatory fragmentation, limited late-stage funding, and market disparities. In regions like the United States, startups operate under relatively uniform regulations, simplifying their expansion across different states.…

Brussels (Eurotoday): At Audi Brussels, 3,000 jobs are at risk as the factory prepares to close by February 2025. Union rep Franky De Schrijver highlights escalating tensions amid ongoing negotiations. At Audi Brussels in Vorst, discussions began on 14th November about a social plan for nearly 3,000 workers. The factory is currently shut down due…

If you’re already planning to book a hotel, note that the summit will take place in Paris, specifically at the renowned startup hub, Station F, as this newsletter has learned. STABILITY OVER REGULATION Two heavyweights in the French AI ecosystem — Xavier Niel, CEO of Iliad, and Laurent Solly, Vice President for Meta in Europe…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The right-wing groups in the EU Parliament barred a proposal to discuss Israel’s recent decision to ban the UN Agency (UNRWA). According to the Left group in the European Parliament, the proposal to debate Israel’s ban on UNRWA was denied by 353 votes against and 201 votes in acceptance. The barred debate…

The good news is that researchers across the globe, including IBM’s research team in Zurich and their trusted global partners, have been actively working alongside governments and regulators to prepare quantum-proof cryptography in anticipation of the quantum era. In August 2024, the United States’ National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) concluded its eight-year-long competition…

Paris (Eurotoday) – France opposes the EU-Mercosur trade deal, citing concerns over its impact on French farmers and environmental standards. The French finance minister Antoine Armand expressed that his government is doing everything it can to stop the adoption of a trade agreement between the European Union and four South American countries. “We are utilising…