EU to target AI, biotech, cheap energy in global competitiveness push
AI, biotech and affordable clean energy will be the focus of an EU drive to make the bloc globally competitive and ensure it keeps pace with rivals the United States and China, according to a draft European Commission paper seen by Reuters.
EU to test Facebook, X and others on disinformation ahead of German election
The European Commission has asked social media giants including Facebook, TikTok and X to take part in a test to see whether they are doing enough to counter disinformation in the run-up to next month's German election,
EU's Lagarde on Trump's comment on the EU's 'unfair' treatment: 'There's no way I can say yes or no'
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde speaks on a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Hungary wants Ukraine gas transit to resume as EU sanctions rollover looms
Hungary wants the European Union to persuade Ukraine to resume gas transit from Russia to Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, signalling a tough debate as the EU seeks to extend its sanctions against Russia over the coming week.
EU leaders pressure Starmer to join defence scheme after Trump threatens Nato
Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure from European leaders to join a €500 billion defence scheme, amid threats to Nato by Donald Trump.
EU Risks Falling Behind US and China, Economy Commissioner Says
The European Union needs to do more to keep up with the US and China, according to Economics Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.
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Hungary continues to push for lifting of EU sanctions against Russia – source in EU
Hungary's representatives have not yet agreed to a decision on the extension of EU sanctions against Russia. The issue will be considered at an EU Council meeting at foreign minister level on Monday,
EU 'could consider' UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme
The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.
EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself ‘to survive,’ says Tusk
The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to deter Russia from targeting more of its neighbors after Ukraine, senior officials have warned.
Danish lawmaker addressing EU tells Trump to ‘f--- off’ over Greenland bid
President Trump ruffled feathers with his plan to buy Greenland, and a Danish MEP is pushing back in a coarsely worded response put in 'words [he] might understand.'
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EU to bundle critical minerals buying, overhaul procurement in competitiveness push
The EU executive’s proposed Competitiveness Compass seeks to expand trade relations while bolstering the bloc’s defenses against the dependencies they
The EU AI Act: A Double-Edged Sword For Europe’s AI Innovation Future
One of the main problems of the EU AI Act is its risk-based approach to AI regulation. Under the Act, AI systems are classified by their risk level, and high-risk systems will be subject to the most strict requirements. This classification system is problematic for several reasons: