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Idea of EU citizenship still intangible for most Europeans

From Thursday 6 until Sunday 9 June, Europeans from 27 member states will be hitting the polls in a vote with heavy stakes for the climate transition, immigration and democracy. But to what extent do these voters define themselves as Europeans? Will their ballot be driven by continental issues dear…

The Conversation · May 29, 2024

Belgian police search EU parliament office over Russian interference

Parliamentary staffer may have played ‘significant role’ in alleged payments to MEPs to promote propaganda on Voice of Europe website

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024

EU Parliament Offices Raided In Russia Meddling Probe

Investigators on Wednesday raided the home and offices of an EU parliamentary staffer as Belgium probes claims that Russia paid far-right lawmakers -- including Germany's embattled Maximilian Krah -- to spread Kremlin propaganda.

International Business Times · May 29, 2024

EU ChatGPT Taskforce: a road to GDPR enforcement on AI?

The EU ChatGPT Taskforce has just shared the preliminary findings of its year-long scrutiny of OpenAI—and the results aren't promising for the AI giant.

TechRadar · May 29, 2024

EU Creates 'AI Office' To Regulate Tech Under Tough New Law

The European Union on Wednesday announced the creation of an "AI Office" of tech experts, lawyers and economists to regulate artificial intelligence under a sweeping new law.

International Business Times · May 29, 2024

As Ukraine war rages, Russia activates sabotage plans in Europe: Experts

Russia is accused of putting into effect psychological, economic and military operations planned by the USSR.

Al Jazeera · May 29, 2024

Hong Kong Security Law Arrests 'Stifle Freedom Of Expression': EU Spokesperson

The arrests of six people under Hong Kong's new national security law for posting online messages "seem to confirm" the European Union's concerns about the legislation, an EU spokesperson said Wednesday.

International Business Times · May 29, 2024

Reform’s legal challenge to Labour tax raid on private schools can’t work because of Brexit, says expert

Reform UK leader Richard Tice wants to challenge Labour’s plans to end private school tax exemptions in the courts, but his support for Brexit may have prevented him from going ahead

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

Palestinian prime minister visits Madrid after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize Palestinian state

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries in Madrid a day after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized a Palestinian state

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

European elections: French parties compete for seats at the EU parliament

Europeans will be voting from June 6-9 for members of the European Parliament, where France holds 81 of the 720 seats up for grabs. French voters will choose among candidate lists submitted by the country’s political parties; those hoping to lead their parties to EU victory are known as têtes…

France 24 · May 29, 2024