The Latest Breaking News from European Parliament

The EU's incoming AI Act is giving off some real I, Robot vibes

The amendments from European MPs are expected to pass in mid June.

PC Gamer · May 11, 2023

Ukraine strikes back in Bakhmut, as Russia wrangles with Wagner

What happened in the 63rd week of Russia’s war in Ukraine?

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2023

How Europe is building artificial intelligence guardrails

Authorities around the world are racing to draw up rules for artificial intelligence, including in the European Union, where draft legislation faces a pivotal moment

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Israeli FM Addresses Rapprochement with Europe to Confront Iran

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has said that Europe is finally coming to Israel's side on Iran. Cohen held consultations with senior European officials in Brussels as part of Tel Aviv's efforts to push the EU to take a more assertive policy with Iran, according to the Times of Israel…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2023

Dublin mum who fought for 'Coco's Law' on anti-bullying to address European Parliament

Heartbroken Jackie worked tirelessly to have measures introduced and Coco’s Law came into effect in Ireland in February 2021

Dublin Live · Apr 30, 2023

Mum of Irish girl whose death sparked new anti-bullying law to address European Parliament

Nicole Fox took her own life in 2018 when she was 21 after years of vile abuse and online death threats. Heartbroken Jackie worked tirelessly to have measures introduced and Coco’s Law came into effect in Ireland in February 2021.

Irish Mirror · Apr 30, 2023

Macron insists EU should not be US 'vassal': Is the French president isolated?

The fallout continues from Emmanuel Macron's remarks about China and the US. On his way back from a state visit to China, the French president said that Europe should not be a "follower" of either Washington or Beijing, or get caught up in any escalation. Despite the resulting backlash on…

France 24 · Apr 28, 2023

EU Proposes New Copyright Rules for Generative AI

Companies deploying generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, will have to disclose any copyrighted material used to develop their systems, according to an early EU agreement that could pave the way for the world's first comprehensive laws governing the technology. The European Commission began drafting the AI Act nearly two…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2023

Attempts to silence journalists increase in Europe: CPJ

The Committee to Protect Journalists says the European Union needs to do more to protect media workers.

Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2023

Managing Europe's water supplies: A key resource under pressure from climate change

After grappling with the consequences of the driest summer in several hundred years, Europe has also had to deal with a winter drought this year. Various European governments are warning of critical water shortages, as low rainfall leaves rivers depleted. This April, the Italian government tabled a "drought" decree in…

France 24 · Apr 21, 2023