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Jacques Delors, architect of the modern EU and ‘Mr. Europe,’ dies aged 98

Jacques Delors, who transformed Europe in his momentous decade as chief executive of the European Union's executive branch, has died in Paris

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023

Architect of euro and single market Jacques Delors dies aged 98

FORMER European Commission president Jacques Delors, who played a key role in the design of the euro and creation of the single market, has died…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2023

Do Different Speed Limits For Motorcycles And Cars Make Sense? EU Says No

The European Parliament has been working on driving license program revisions. Many of them make sense, but thankfully the one that didn't isn't in the draft.

RideApart · Dec 26, 2023

AI Act: EU reaches 'historic' deal on regulating artificial intelligence

After three days of intense negotiations between member states and the European Parliament, the EU has reached an agreement on a framework to regulate artificial intelligence. The AI Act is the first text of its kind in the world. The "political agreement" is expected to promote innovation in Europe, while…

France 24 · Dec 11, 2023

EU issues increasingly shaping national elections, research reveals, though left-right divide remains crucial

The Treaty of Lisbon celebrates its 15th anniversary on 13 December. Looking back, experts agree that it played a big part in structuring the EU as we know it. It reinforced the role of Commission President, to be elected by the European Parliament and share power with a newly created…

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023

Far-right Le Pen to stand trial on EU embezzlement, fraud charges

French prosecutors have ordered far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen to stand trial over claims she used EU funds to finance party activities in France.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 10, 2023

EU nations reach landmark agreement on AI regulation

European Union negotiators have clinched a dea on the world's first comprehensive artificial intelligence rules, paving the way for legal oversight of AI technology that has promised to transform everyday life and spurred warnings of existential dangers to humanity.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 9, 2023

Can't put India, other nations with high per capita emissions in same basket: European Parliament member Peter Liese

Clubbing India with emitters such as China and the U.S. is completely unacceptable as its per capita emissions are “very low”, a senior official of the European Parliament said on December 9.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

With landmark AI Act, the EU takes the lead in regulating artificial intelligence

The European Union has reached a preliminary agreement for the AI Act, which is the first successful attempt at AI regulation.

Android Central · Dec 9, 2023

EU agrees ‘historic’ deal with world’s first laws to regulate AI

Agreement between European Parliament and member states will govern artificial intelligence, social media and search engines

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023