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Printed Circuit Board Factory Fire in France Sparks Concerns for European Critical Industries [Promoted content]

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 16:00

A devastating fire at electronics manufacturer CSI Sud Ouest halted local operations with troubling implications for Europe’s aeronautic, space, and other critical downstream industries. The supply disruption further exposes the alarming vulnerabilities in the European electronics industrial base and underscores the need for public and private sector investment to strengthen the region’s electronics manufacturing capabilities and capacities. This incident raises concerns about the resilience of Europe’s critical industries, just as the European Commission unveils its Competitiveness Compass. While the Compass charts a course toward sustainable prosperity and growth, it’s clear that stronger collaboration and a unified strategy are key to securing Europe’s competitive edge.

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Policymakers face an ‘evidence dilemma’ as no one agrees on AI future

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 15:04

Should they act pre-emptively on little evidence or risk leaving society unprepared?

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NATO data-sharing gives EU glimmer of hope in defence readiness quest

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 14:41

But whether this will be useful to the EU, which includes four neutral non-NATO members, seems questionable.

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Mutating bird flu raises alarm over human transmission risk in Europe

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 14:01

A new report found 34 potential genetic mutations which could increase the possibility of transmission of avian flu from animals to humans.

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Frontex will soon have new HQ in Warsaw

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 13:31

The European Parliament’s budget committee has green-lit the plan.

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Brussels wants to extend the EU’s gas storage mandate beyond 2025

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 12:06

And the Parliament's energy committee is ready to negotiate.

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Commission means business: Dombrovskis summons corporates for EU rules review

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 10:57

The talks will also involve civil society, though only 10 – as opposed to 58 business sector players – have been invited.

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Germany’s Scholz slams Musk’s ‘disgusting’ interventions in German politics

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 09:40

Germany's chancellor said he was 'angry' at Musk for intervening in favour of the far right 'all over Europe'.

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Commission unofficially announces EU space market regulation

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 09:02

With the Commission set to officially publish its work programme on 11 February, the status of the EU Space Law as a regulation or a directive will be officially confirmed.

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Czechia delays action on money laundering via pass-through accounts

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 07:31

In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about the national investigation into Meloni's handling of the deportation of a war crimes suspect, the mass resignations at Slovakia's National Gallery, and so much more.

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Slovak National Gallery faces collapse amid mass resignations

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 07:19

The crisis has also started to spill over into the international arena.

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Meloni under investigation as Italy’s deportation of ICC suspect takes new turn

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 07:17

Italy's deportation of Osama Njeem Almasri has created quite the headache for Meloni's government.

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Czechia delays action on money laundering via pass-through accounts

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 07:07

The pass-through accounts have ensured an estimated €5.2 billion have passed through the Czech financial systems since 2020.

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Italy launches Deepseek investigation, EDPS pick Gencarelli accused of conflict of interest

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 07:00

Poland accuses Russia of election interference via the dark web, and the European Commission seems to be slow-announcing a space regulation.

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Germany’s far-right gamble: Alice for Deutschland?

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 06:30

How did a former banker in a same-sex relationship with a Sri-Lankan born woman become the figurehead of Germany's surging far right?

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‘The most dangerous moment in history’: Doomsday Clock moved closer to midnight

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 06:00

The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists cited the growing risk of nuclear war, humanity's failure to combat climate change, and advances in disruptive technologies as the critical factors behind its decision.

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CMU: Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 06:00

For the uninitiated, the term can be awe-inspiring – or yawn-inducing. But what is it, exactly?

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Von der Leyen’s Competitiveness Compass explained

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 06:00

In this episode, host Giada Santana talks to Euractiv's economy reporter Thomas Moller-Nielsen about the most salient points of the EU’s economic North Star.

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EU’s red tape rollback good news for medical devices, says leading MEP

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 06:00

A public consultation on EU medical devices rules shows long approval processes are forcing companies to launch innovative products elsewhere.

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