The White House abruptly delayed President Donald Trump’s signing Thursday of an executive order on artificial intelligence — as the president publicly distanced himself from the AI policy his staff had crafted and readied for his approval. The abrupt delay came after companies and trade groups had already been briefed on the forthcoming order and AI company […]
Continue ReadingIn a report adopted in plenary by 263 votes to 83 and with 154 abstentions, MEPs state that access to care is a fundamental right and urge EU countries to address gender inequality across all forms of care. MEPs advocate for a “care society” that prioritises home and community-based services, intergenerational solidarity, and independent living. […]
Continue ReadingIn remembrance of victims of accidents at work and of occupational diseases, MEPs are asking for 8 August to be designated the European Day in Remembrance of the Victims of Accidents at Work and for the Protection and Dignity of Workers. The day would aim to raise awareness, they argue, about the importance of prevention […]
Continue ReadingRepression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran MEPs express their solidarity with the Iranian people, who are facing the largest mass murder of protestors in the country’s history. They strongly condemn the death penalty as a measure to deter political mobilisation and call for its abolishment. MEPs deplore the […]
Continue ReadingOn Thursday, with 440 in favour, 49 against and 84 abstentions, MEPs endorsed a modernisation of the legal framework that applies to victims of crime. Key improvements include: strengthening the rights of victims during criminal proceedings, including through information and emotional support at court premises, with a new right to privacy and non-disclosure of a […]
Continue Reading“It was not flagged during our G7 finance ministerial meeting earlier this week, so came as a surprise,” Dombrovskis said. “What we were discussing in G7 [is] actually that now is not the time to roll back sanctions against Russia because Russia is actually the country that is benefiting from the war in Iran and […]
Continue ReadingThe Russian secret services on Monday accused Latvia without evidence of helping Ukraine strike Russian targets using drones, and threatened the Baltic state with military retaliation. But the targeting of Latvia by the Kremlin, which continues to deploy new tactics in its hybrid war, was no accident.
Continue ReadingWith 369 votes in favour, 126 against and 84 abstentions, the European Parliament agreed to proceed to the next stage of the legislative process of reviewing the requirements for periodic roadworthiness tests for cars. Under the confirmed mandate, MEPs are in favour of providing drivers with more ways to get a car checked, but do […]
Continue ReadingKyiv has long sought to join the military alliance but has met resistance from Germany and the United States, even under the Biden administration. The issue has been almost entirely off the table since Donald Trump returned to the White House. Řehka also stressed the Czech Republic has to increase military expenditure to way above […]
Continue ReadingThe Conference of Presidents strongly rejects the recent unfounded and dangerous allegations made by the Russian Federation against Latvia as well as Estonia and Lithuania, including claims that the Baltic states are preparing hostile actions against Russia or allowing their territory or airspace or military facilities to be used for attacks against Russia. Allegations which […]
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