But despite the good intentions, Brussels and Budapest are at odds over how much money Hungary should get from the post-Covid fund allocation, according to the officials, who have knowledge of the negotiations and were granted anonymity to discuss the confidential talks. The Commission recommended requesting only the grants, while Hungary wants to claim the […]
Continue ReadingOnly machinery will be exempt after a successful last-ditch effort by Germany to secure a lighter regulatory regime for industrial AI applications. Dutch liberal lawmaker Bart Groothuis expressed skepticism about the deal at POLITICO’s AI & Tech Week and said he still had to look into whether to vote in favor when it is put […]
Continue ReadingA 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of selling former Downing Street chief of staff and Cork man Morgan McSweeney’s stolen phone. Scotland Yard took the man into police custody last Wednesday and he was later bailed. He is not suspected of involvement in the original theft on October 20th last year, the force […]
Continue ReadingThe European Commission is considering suspending methane fines for oil and gas producers during gas shortages, emergency storage situations, or major oil supply shocks, according to a leaked document seen by Euronews. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The draft text, circulated to EU member states, says penalties should not jeopardize gas or oil supplies during periods of market […]
Continue ReadingIs it the most expensive toy in the world? A golden Lego brick goes under the hammer at an auction near Braunschweig in Germany. The limit is at this price. May 7, 2026, 1:32 p.mMay 7, 2026, 1:32 p.m Timon Zöfelt / t-online An article by It’s not far from Braunschweig to an absolute rarity: […]
Continue ReadingIstanbul’s jailed Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu’s comments come in response to the Commission chief’s recent controversial statement that Europe should not “fall under Russian, Turkish or Chinese influence.” May 5 2 mins read
Continue ReadingThe opening ceremony will take place on 12 May at 10.00 at the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention and Conference Centre, in the presence of His Excellency Russell Mmiso Dlamini, Prime Minister of Eswatini and His Royal Highness Prince Lindani, and co-presidents of the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly Hilde Vautmans MEP (Renew, Belgium) and David Houinsa MP […]
Continue ReadingEpstein’s former cellmate claims he found the note, which has not been verified by the BBC.
Continue ReadingAlthough the two sides shook hands on the trade deal at Trump’s Scottish golf resort last July, Brussels still hasn’t passed legislation to keep its side of the bargain by scrapping duties on U.S. industrial goods. The accord, criticized by many in Europe as one-sided, foresees a 15 percent U.S. duty on most European exports. […]
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