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German digital ministry drafts alternative cookie consent regulation

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 17:23
Germany's digital and transport ministry is currently working on a draft law for a new cookie consent management regulation that aims to reduce the many pop-ups users encounter on websites, a document that was passed on to the media states.
Categories: European Union

Leading MEPs tackle obligations for high-risk AI systems in new compromise

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 16:37
Lawmakers spearheading discussions on the AI Act pitched a compromise on the obligations for high-risk AI systems and a consolidation of the past text, according to documents obtained by EURACTIV.
Categories: European Union

The Brief — Surrendering to Gazprom

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 16:20
EU member Bulgaria is an interesting test case regarding the future of relations with Gazprom – and with Russia itself.
Categories: European Union

Scholz lays out vision for future EU migration policy

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 16:18
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz outlined his vision for the EU’s future migration policy in Prague on Monday (29 August), urging the bloc to find a balance between solidarity and protection of external borders.
Categories: European Union

Scholz calls for ‘ambitious trade agenda’ in Europe speech

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 16:14
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a revitalisation of EU trade policy during his Europe speech in Prague on Monday (29 August), while his government in Berlin announced progress in tailoring the EU trade agreement with Canada to its needs.
Categories: European Union

Banned from politics, Turkish opposition figure rejects new charge of insulting Erdogan

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 14:44
The Istanbul head of Turkey's main opposition party Canan Kaftancıoğlu, who cannot run in next year's elections but can still play a key role in rallying voters, denied a new charge of insulting the president.
Categories: European Union

By opposing Kosovo’s Council of Europe bid Serbia undermines its EU agreements

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 14:42
Serbia is undermining a raft of EU-brokered agreements related to the EU membership bids of Belgrade and Pristina by attempting to stand in the way of Kosovo's Council of Europe bid, writes Kushtrim Istrefi.
Categories: European Union

European treaties ‘aren’t set in stone’, says Scholz

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 12:14
Russia’s attack on Ukraine is a watershed moment likely to change the European Union in significant ways: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said he wants a more geopolitical Union, significant enlargement of the bloc and deep reforms of its institutions.
Categories: European Union

#ResponsibleForestry – Our missions as state foresters [Promoted content]

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 12:00
It is through the practical work of forestry experts that Sustainable Forest Management and multi-functional forestry becomes reality. Each activity must be given its proper place and time in the forest and highly qualified foresters prepare management plans so that silvicultural measures do not impinge on the multiple purposes for which forests are used. In this video, discover the various missions of state foresters.
Categories: European Union

Germany says gas stocks rising quicker than expected

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 08:40
Germany is replenishing its gas stocks more quickly than expected despite drastic Russian supply cuts and should meet an October target early, the government said Sunday (28 August).
Categories: European Union

Berlin, Brussels join calls for ‘fundamental reform’ of EU power market

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 08:20
The German government on Friday (26 August) said it was looking at decoupling gas and electricity markets as a way to curb rising power prices in Europe, a call later joined on Sunday by Brussels and Vienna.
Categories: European Union

Russian dirty dancing with Sanna Marin

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 07:44
The leaked private footage from the Finnish Prime Minister's party is the Russian secret services counter-strike on Helsinki after the country decided to join NATO, suggests Orhan Dragaš.
Categories: European Union

‘Extreme-right’ Italy weakens Europe’s unity toward Putin, EU socialist chief warns

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 07:26
In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Spanish parents having to dish out more this year ahead of the new school year, Slovakia getting a energy security boost, and so much more.
Categories: European Union

MEP asks Europol to investigate ‘Predator’ scandal in Europe

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 07:21
Renew Europe MEP Sophie in ‘t Veld called on Europol to step in after a Greek newspaper revealed how theillegal spyware “Predator” is being sold on the black market to private citizens, not just governments. “What is keeping Europol from...
Categories: European Union

Aviation industry considers bill for hydrogen upgrades

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 07:20
The EU aviation sector is gearing up to roll out electric and hydrogen planes, which manufacturers predict will hit markets by 2035. But who should pay for the costly infrastructure upgrades needed to service these aircraft is a controversial question for the industry.
Categories: European Union

‘Extreme-right’ Italy weakens Europe’s unity toward Putin, EU socialist chief warns

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 07:16
Italy’s progressive parties should join forces to prevent the extreme-right from coming to power as it would weaken Europe’s unity toward Russia’s aggression, Iratxe García, the leader of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament (S&D), told EURACTIV Italy...
Categories: European Union

Truss tipped to prevail as UK leadership race nears end

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 07:06
The race to become Britain's next prime minister is in its final week, with Liz Truss appeared poised to secure the top job, along with daunting challenges.
Categories: European Union

Albania positive over Kosovo, Serbia deal, concerns over license plates remain

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 07:04
After Kosovo and Serbia reached a landmark deal concerning ID documents for citizens from each respective country, travelling to the other on Saturday, Albanian politicians have widely supported the news. While Pristina was originally set to introduce an additional administrative...
Categories: European Union

Macedonian FM: Plans to convince citizens over Bulgarian inclusion in constitution

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 07:03
There are plans to convince Macedonians to include Bulgarians in the country’s constitution, which would open the way for EU accession as per an agreement struck between Skopje and Sofia, North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani has said. In June,...
Categories: European Union

Serbian government will be formed in September, says Brnabic

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 07:03
Serbia’s new government will be formed in September, Prime Minister-Designate Ana Brnabić told Prva TV on Sunday. In her TV appearance, she also said that the government would definitely include Siniša Mali, Miloš Vučević and Ivica Dačić. “From the moment you are...
Categories: European Union

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