Big tech in the crosshairs of EU digital legislation

Big tech in the crosshairs of EU digital legislation

Ever since the introduction of two landmark EU digital laws – the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA) – the European Commission has targeted big tech companies and online platforms over various compliance concerns.

#UsetheNews Webinar explores youth engagement in European Elections

#UsetheNews Webinar explores youth engagement in European Elections

In a dynamic era marked by changing media consumption patterns, engaging young people with news and empowering them with media literacy skills is more crucial than ever. Recognizing this, the #UseTheNews initiative, spearheaded by dpa, led a webinar for agencies participating in the European Newsroom, dedicated to exploring youth engagement in the European elections.

Recycling and waste management in Europe: See it, say it, sort it?

Recycling and waste management in Europe: See it, say it, sort it?

The UN recently stated that one billion meals worldwide get thrown out daily and just one percent of rare earth element demand is met by e-waste recycling, according to the International Telecommunications Union and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. While the EU is working hard to cut waste, up recycling and double the Union’s circularity rate by 2030, experts are unsure whether these efforts are enough.