Meta’s Top Lobbyist Criticizes EU Tech Regulations and Fines

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Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In the past month, the Italian Government had to handle the news of PM Meloni under investigation, severe train circulation issues, and the possibility of the resignation of Minister of Tourism Santanché.
Meloni under investigation
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Bratislava – Slovakia’s entry into the European Union (EU) and the eurozone has provided the nation with economic stability, an improved standard of living, security, and the freedom to move across borders. Since becoming an EU member in 2004, Slovakia has benefited from over 24 billion euros in funding aimed at facilitating development across various sectors. In light of this, the Slovak Banking

Britain’s Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, told POLITICO that the country is currently evaluating a chatbot that has raised concerns about China’s potential lead in the AI race. According to Kyle, officials are assessing the tool to ensure it meets safety standards from the outset.
This review comes amid growing fears that China may be gaining ground in artificial intelligence, prom

Irish MEP Challenges EU Commission Over Long-Running Discrimination Against Foreign Lecturers in Italy
Irish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) PLACEHOLDERa5ed12f43bf4c5d3 has posed a priority parliamentary question to EU Commissioner for Social Affairs, PLACEHOLDER945ac165e0c2d1c3, concerning the handling of infringement case C-519/23. The case focuses on Italy’s prolonged discriminat

Ninove (Eurotoday) – The renovation of Ninove’s swimming pool, planned for 2023, is delayed due to procedural issues and soil problems. Mayor Guy D’haeseleer criticized the previous council’s rushed €1.7 million /year deal with Sportoase. The city is renegotiating the agreement, but work likely won’t start before 2026, frustrating locals.
The renovation of the swimming pool in Ninove has faced m

BRUSSELS (ANP) – This past weekend, Trump‘s planned tariff hikes on Mexico and Canada were a significant topic, although the implementation of these tariffs has been delayed for 30 days due to commitments made by the neighboring countries.
Von der Leyen expressed concerns that increasing US import tariffs would lead to higher costs for businesses, negatively impact workers and consumers, cr

In a statement, Branko Radujko of the Serbian Football Federation emphasized that the upcoming European Under-21 Championship in 2027 will go beyond being just a football tournament. He described it as an opportunity to “show the world what is possible when people focus on a common goal, inspired by the power of football.”
Similarly, Armand Duko, President of the Albanian Football Association, hig

A Comparative Look at Leadership Styles: Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola
European politics often draws attention to its prominent leaders, and two figures currently making waves—Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola—offer fascinating contrasts in their leadership styles. As key players shaping the European Union’s future, exploring their approaches to governance, decision-making,

Antwerp (Eurotoday Newspaper) – A new female genital mutilation (FGM) victim care centre will open in Antwerp, which will increase care availability after Ghent and Brussels start their service. The initiative targets the needs of more than 35,000 women with FGM in Belgium and provides medical rehabilitation and preventative actions within at-risk populations. 
The upcoming federal government ag