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European Union · BrusselA debate over children's addiction to digital technology, and what can be done about it, is gaining support in France. At an EU level, there are rumblings for regulation on addictive design. A bill had been tabled at the French National Assembly in January 2023, to prevent excessive screen exposure for children.See the Story
France's debate over childrens' addiction to digital technology is gaining support
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
European Parliament · RussiaThe European Parliament is "looking into allegations" that some of its members were paid by a Russian propaganda network foiled earlier this week by Czech authorities, its press services confirmed to Euronews.See the Story
EU Parliament probing claim members were paid by Russian propagandists
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Wages · BrusselEuropean Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Piero Cipollone said that real wages, which fell across the EU by 4.3% in 2022 and 0.7% in 2023, must recover to a level such that the eurozone’s weak growth rate does not become permanently entrenched. If real wages do not recover, this could increase the risk of protracted economic weakness, which could cause scarring effects.See the Story
Have low wages permanently 'scarred' Europe's economy?
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
European Union · BrusselThe EU passed comprehensive AI regulation earlier in March. The US has issued an executive order on the technology on the federal level. The newly-formed AI Office at the European Commission and the US AI Safety Institute have briefed each other on their approaches and mandates. The statement also mentions a possible cooperation agreement.See the Story
EU and US continue to cooperate on AI, including genAI
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Brussels · BrusselsAccording to the mayor of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, the Flemish decision to grant permits to Brussels Airport should be suspended and discussed in a consultation committee. "Flanders does not take into account the 220,000 people affected by the nuisances of this airport," says the Brussels official (The Engaged).See the Story
Benoît Cerexhe: "Demir acted as a representative of Zaventem Airport, Brussels should launch a conflict of interest procedure."
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
European Parliament · BrusselsAllegations that Moscow paid members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to interfere in the upcoming European election must be investigated, according to Liberals and Greens in Parliament. The Czech government on Wednesday sanctioned the news site Voice of Europe, saying it was part of a pro-Russian influence operation. Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo came out Thursday saying Russia had approached MEPs and “paid [them], to promote Russia…See the Story
MEPs call for ‘urgent’ debate into Russian influence scandal
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Brussels · BrusselsPlatform workers acting as self-employed persons will benefit from ordinary accident insurance on a mandatory basis from 1 January 2026. The Minister for Independents, David Clarinval, announced this on Friday, in a statement released at the end of the Council of Ministers....See the Story
Accident insurance for platform freelancers
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Infrastructure · BrusselMykola Kolisnyk is Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine. More trade gives Europe a larger and wider choice of gas suppliers. This means more security and lower prices for the continent. Ukraine stores gas from Poland, Norway, Hungary and even liquified natural gas which arrives into Europe by ship.See the Story
Ukrainian storage and pipelines can be key to east Europe's gas supply security
100% Left coverage: 1 sources