Carbon tax or cop-outs: EU tries to win over countries at climate conference
The EU went to the COP30 climate talks with ambitious goals, but consensus is elusive – and its signature carbon pricing plans are proving particularly unpopular.
Leading EU education policy maker: To protect children from false perceptions of reality caused by AI, “shift the responsibility from parents to companies”
The regulation of social media platforms in the age of AI is a frequent and controversial topic of discussion within the EU. Age limits for children are under discussion. The chair of the European Parliament’s Culture Committee has a clear opinion on who should be responsible for implementing rules.
European start-ups urge reforms to boost homegrown digital sector
Ahead of the Summit on European Digital Sovereignty in Berlin, international tech associations are calling for concrete steps to increase the continent’s competitiveness and autonomy in the digital sector.
EU working on 20th package of sanctions against Russia
The EU is preparing its 20th sanctions package against Russia. No specific details about the measures have been disclosed. Actions against the Russian shadow fleet and additional energy companies are possible, according to Brussels diplomats.
EU is providing Ukraine with new aid tranche of almost €6 billion
The EU is releasing nearly 6 billion Euro in additional funding for Ukraine. The money is being provided as loans and through the so-called Ukraine Facility. Meanwhile, the debate over the use of frozen Russian assets continues.