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EU tech chief expects countries leading AI race to come around on safety

The race to develop more capable AI models is outpacing efforts to test and control the rapidly growing technology, according to the European Commission’s digital chief. For Henna Virkkunen, the next step must be a coordinated international response rather than isolated national rules.

Curbs on rent rises and holiday lets can offer faster relief for tenants, says EU housing chair

Limits on rent increases and restrictions on holiday rentals can provide quicker relief for households struggling with housing costs, MEP Irene Tinagli said, while warning that lasting solutions require investment in affordable homes.

EU Parliament’s defence chair urges ‘no compromises on security funding

Europe must protect proposed security funding and speed up joint arms purchases, the European Parliament’s defence committee chair Strack-Zimmermann said, as she called for continued support for Ukraine.

Frontex chief calls for better EU border intelligence after Ceuta crisis

The European Commission wants Frontex to be able to deploy a rapid-response team within 24 hours. But agency chief Hans Leijtens draws a line at command: national governments must remain responsible. After Ceuta, the question is whether Europe can spot the next crisis early enough – and turn warnings into action.

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EU regions demand targeted investment for automotive industry amid electrification push

Europe cannot reach climate neutrality without getting its roads off fossil fuels. Road transport is the EU’s largest source of transport-related greenhouse gas emissions, and electric vehicles are central to the solution, local and regional leaders say.

Displaced Ukrainians need clarity about their future, EU regions say

European regions and cities are calling on the EU to provide legal certainty for millions of displaced Ukrainians beyond the temporary protection they currently benefit from.

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Social media, kids, and AI: interview with European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen

On Friday, October 9, journalists part of the European Newsroom spoke to Virkkunen about the rapid development of artificial intelligence, as well as the EU’s progress in protecting children online.

A new role for Frontex? Interview with Executive Director Hans Leijtens

On Wednesday (September 30), the enr sat down with Frontex chief Hans Leijtens for an interview to talk about the EU agency’s role at the external borders and the aftermath of the migration crisis in Ceuta.

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