European Democracy Shield: tackling foreign interference online With an oral question to Democracy Commissioner Michael McGrath, MEPs are set to demand an investigation into whether major online platforms’ ‘recommender systems’ are undermining democracy and violating EU digital rules. Recent elections have shown how these systems can amplify disinformation and foreign propaganda, potentially skewing civic discourse […]
Continue ReadingRepresenting the European Parliament at the summit, President Roberta Metsola will address the heads of state and government at 10.00, followed by a press conference. When: Press conference at around 11.00 on 18 December Where: European Council press room and EbS. At their meeting in Brussels, the heads of state or government are expected to […]
Continue ReadingBritish students will be able to study at European universities as part of the Erasmus exchange programme as the UK’s rapprochement with the European Union gathers pace under Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government. The UK will rejoin the study abroad programme from 2027, allowing more than 100,000 Britons to benefit in the first year, […]
Continue ReadingOn Thursday morning, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on a series of changes to several EU directives with the overall aim of reinforcing investor protection rules, addressing retail customers participation in capital markets, and reducing dependence on bank loans especially for smaller companies. Investment advice in clients’ best interests According to the draft legislation agreed, […]
Continue ReadingOn Thursday the Civil Liberties Committee and Council negotiating teams informally agreed new rules under which member states may decide that a non-EU country is a safe third country (STC) with respect to an asylum applicant who is not a national of that country, and may therefore declare their application inadmissible. The deal builds on […]
Continue ReadingThe draft regulation sets out how, in the context of the Mercosur trade agreement, the European Commission could decide to temporarily suspend tariff preferences on the import of certain agricultural products considered sensitive (such as poultry or beef) from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay if these imports are seen to be harming EU producers. The […]
Continue ReadingNEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia’s goals in Ukraine are unchanged and will be accomplished either through negotiations or by further military advances if diplomatic efforts fail. Putin, speaking at an annual board meeting of the country’s Defense Ministry, touted Russia’s military progress on the […]
Continue ReadingIn a legislative initiative report, adopted by 451 votes in favour and 45 votes against, with 153 abstentions, MEPs present a series of recommendations for a new EU proposal to ensure the transparent, fair, and safe use of automated monitoring and decision-making systems in the workplace. While stressing that the use of algorithmic management (AM) […]
Continue ReadingIn its text, Parliament says many women in Europe still lack full access to safe and legal abortion, raising concerns about the legal and practical barriers that persist in several EU countries.MEPs call on those countries to reform their abortion laws and policies in line with international human rights standards. Adopted by 358 to 202 […]
Continue ReadingSpot-market Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be banned from the EU once the regulation enters into force in early 2026, while pipeline gas imports will be phased out by 30 September 2027. During negotiations, the co-legislators advanced the phase-out timelines for most import contracts. The new law also establishes penalties to be enforced by […]
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