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WEBThe rise of Antisemitism alarms Lithuania a few weeks before the parliamentary elections. September 27, 2024.
Improved electoral process but lack of genuine public …
WEB7 hours ago · On October 6, 2024, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe observed the local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The mission, led by Carla Dejonghe from Belgium, included 25 observers from 20 countries. Preparatory meetings were held in Sarajevo on October 4 and 5, and on election day, 12 Congress […]
Transport Committee ready to start talks with Council on main …
WEB7 hours ago · On Monday, European Parliament’s transport committee members voted to begin trialogues on driving licenses, driving disqualification, maximum weights and dimensions in traffic, railway capacity, and maritime safety rules. The European Parliament had already established its position on five files before the European elections in June. The decision to open negotiations with the Council will be
Romanian Constitutional Court removes far-right MEP from …
WEB14 hours ago · The presidential elections in Romania are scheduled to take place on November 24 2024. If no candidate receives an absolute majority of the vote, a second round will be held on December 8 2024. However, Diana Iovanovici-Şoşoacă, leader of the far-right SOS Romania party and a member of the European Parliament, will not be running as a candidate due to a ruling by the Constitutional Court of ...
EU finds limitations of Digital Fairness Law after survey
WEB3 days ago · EU finds limitations of Digital Fairness Law after survey. European Commission. The European Commission found that its three directive on digital fairness are helping consumers with a robust regulatory frame, but many still fear that they are not in control of their online life. This is one of the key findings of the Digital Fairness Fitness ...
Parliament's survey indicates that the cost of living is citizens' main ...
WEB4 days ago · The European Parliament has released the “EU Post-Electoral Survey 2024,” which examines voting behaviour and the main priorities of EU citizens. According to the survey, rising prices and the cost of living (42%), and the economic situation (41%) were the primary factors motivating European citizens to vote in the most recent European ...
Hungary to face EU court over foreign influence law
WEB3 days ago · The European Union is taking Hungary’s right-wing government to court challenging “sovereignty protection” laws enacted last December that empower Hungarian authorities to investigate and prosecute individuals and organisations accused of undermining the country’s sovereignty. The controversial law …
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WEBFebruary 14, 2024. On Monday, 5 February, the European Parliament debated the conditions of the Hungarian prisons. It is not the first time Hungary is at the centre of international interest because of the way it treats prisoners. According to Eurostat, in 2021, Hungary (and Poland) had the highest prisoner rates per 100,000...
Grigory Burenkov analyses ECB's interest rate decisions and …
WEBJul 16, 2024 · Grigory Burenkov, founder of Wheelerson Management Ltd and owner of Osome Group, discusses the European Central Bank’s recent policy changes and anticipates additional rate cuts over the coming year. Just over a month ago, the ECB announced a reduction in the base interest rate from 4.5% to 4.25% per annum. This decision marked a turning […]
A new European institute for AI in science
WEBOn 15 April 2024, Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age and Commissioner for Competition, and Iliana Ivanova, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, received scientific opinion and evidence review report on “Successful and timely uptake of artificial intelligence in science in ...