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Don’t water down landmark AI rules to appease Trump, key EU lawmakers warn European Commission

“It would never be enough,” AI Act lead negotiator Brando Benifei tells Fortune of any effort to appease the Trump White House.

Fortune · Mar 26, 2025

Exclusive: Hungary's Gay Pride surveillance would breach the EU's AI Act, says leading MEP

The European Parliament's AI Act expert and monitor, Brando Benifei tells Euronews Hungary's plans to use AI-based facial recognition to fine Gay Pride participants breaches the EU rules.

Euronews · Mar 26, 2025

Key labour market challenges unaddressed by multi-billion post-pandemic funds, say EU auditors

A new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) shows that labour market reforms under the EU's €650 billion post-pandemic recovery fund have had limited impact, with most countries failing to address key structural challenges.

Euronews · Mar 26, 2025

Brussels asks EU citizens to put together a 72-hour emergency kit to face crises

The emergency kit should include food, water, and copies of important identity documents, among other items.

Euronews · Mar 26, 2025

EU not ready for Eurobonds to boost defence spending, says Commissioner Kubilius

The EU executive proposed in early March a five-point plan to rearm and reach defence readiness by 2030. In an exclusive interview, EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he expects member states to make use of options proposed in the plan instead of issuing more joint debt.

Euronews · Mar 26, 2025

Chinese lithium must not become ‘the new Russian gas’, says EU industry chief

The EU has drawn up a priority list of 47 projects for the mining and processing of critical raw materials, which local authorities will be required to fast-track through the permitting process in as little as 15 months or less.

Euronews · Mar 25, 2025

Will deportation hubs help speed up migrant returns?

The Common European System for Returns aims to speed up deportation of asylum seekers who aren't permitted to stay in the European Union. In an unexpected move, it also opens the possibility to build the controversial detention centres outside the bloc.

Euronews · Mar 25, 2025

Health ministers urge the European Commission to boost anti-tobacco action

In a letter to Health Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi, health ministers from 12 countries urge the Commission to step up its fight against tobacco and novel nicotine products.

Euronews · Mar 25, 2025

EU Commissioner touts April launch of AI plan to boost deployment by businesses

The EU Tech Commissioner already hinted at the plan before she took office late last year.

Euronews · Mar 25, 2025

Supreme Court to weigh congressional power to delegate - Roll Call

The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in cases over how much power Congress can give to executive agencies.

Roll Call · Mar 25, 2025