But in response to fierce opposition from industry, member countries and the U.S. government, the Commission is now floating a more relaxed approach to enforcement of the rules. Under the draft recommendations, companies would be allowed exemptions under three crisis conditions outlined in the EU’s security of supply regulation — including the “early warning” level, […]
Continue ReadingIt said the movement will also allow for an assessment of the situation in the region and “help reassure maritime trade stakeholders.” French President Emmanuel Macron announced in March that he intended to set up a “purely defensive mission” including both European and non-European countries to escort commercial shipping through the strait. European countries have […]
Continue ReadingIf confirmed, the change marks a dramatic departure from the law’s initial form, which was designed to cover all sectors and uses of artificial intelligence. But Germany has faced resistance from a group of ten countries that warned that settling AI under sectoral law amounted to “deregulation, not simplification.” The decision comes as part of […]
Continue ReadingGoldman Sachs research shared with POLITICO estimates that commercial jet fuel stocks in Europe, excluding government reserves, could fall to below 23 days of supply by the end of May or early June. That is a critical threshold flagged earlier by the International Energy Agency, beyond which airports may begin to face shortages. This would occur under […]
Continue ReadingFirst, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a ceasefire on Friday and Saturday for the scaled-down World War II Victory Day parade in Moscow. The commemoration — which until this year featured masses of heavy equipment, but is now planned to have only marching troops — is a key event for the Kremlin. Moscow vowed a […]
Continue Reading“I can see the Cybersecurity Act having an impact on U.S. companies if they don’t oblige by the rules,” says Czech Pirate MEP Markéta Gregorová. Listen AI generated Text-to-speech
Continue ReadingThe vessel switched off its tracking signal before entering the strait, leaving the exact location of the strike unclear. The incident follows Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would guide ships safely through Hormuz under “Project Freedom,” a plan to escort vessels out of the critical waterway. On Tuesday night, however, he said the U.S. would […]
Continue ReadingOn the eve of a hugely significant set of local and national elections – who has the momentum and who is staring into an electoral abyss? Sam and Anne pore over the final voting intention polls before the elections – covering England, Scotland and Wales. Have the latest headlines for Reform and the Greens done […]
Continue ReadingThe European Commission is unveiling its new anti-poverty strategy today. The only problem is … it doesn’t include any new cash. On the pod, Zoya and Ryan discuss how the EU executive is justifying the lack of new funding in this plan. They also look at how likely the bloc is to reach its target of eradicating poverty by 2050 (spoiler […]
Continue ReadingEin Jahr Regierung Merz. Statt Feierstimmung herrscht massiver Zeitdruck. Bis zur Sommerpause müssen Mammutprojekte wie die Steuerreform, das Rentenpaket und der Haushalt 2027 erledigt werden. Gordon Repinski analysiert mit Rasmus Buchsteiner, ob die schwarz-rote Koalition die Kraft für einen „großen Wurf“ hat oder ob die fundamentalen Unterschiede zwischen Unions-Erwirtschaftung und SPD-Umverteilung im Stillstand enden. Im […]
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