UK government pivots its digital ID pitch to war on red tape – POLITICO

“Supermarkets, banks and shops have all chosen to move their services online because it delivers a better customer experience, and other countries like Estonia fully digitized public services years ago. We need to catch up,” Jones said.  The U.K. government has gradually pivoted in its approach to digital ID since Keir Starmer first announced it. In September, Starmer said: “You […]

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President Metsola announces first laureates of the European Order of Merit | News

European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, today revealed the names of the first laureates of the newly established European Order of Merit, a recognition of significant contributions to European integration and the promotion and defence of European values. “Europe has always been built by people. Bridging divides, breaking barriers, overthrowing dictatorships and overcoming crises for a […]

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Commission launches call for interest in the European Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group

The European Commission launched a call for interest today (10 March) to participate in the European Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group, a new platform aimed at accelerating investment in the EU’s growing bioeconomy sector.   The initiative follows the adoption of the Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy and responds to findings from the […]

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EU mobilises emergency humanitarian aid for Lebanon

In light of the escalating situation in the Middle East and the evolving humanitarian situation in Lebanon, the EU has mobilised emergency humanitarian aid consisting of food and medical kits, shelter materials, recreation kits and winter clothing kits, to meet the urgent, rising humanitarian needs in Lebanon. Due to ongoing hostilities, around 680,000+ people have […]

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