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Rahul Gandhi holds talks with European Parliament members in Brussels

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held closed-door meetings with some members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in Brussels on Thursday, marking the start of his three-nation European tour.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

People With Respiratory Conditions At Greater Risk From Climate Change:

Their symptoms will become worse, and for some, this will be fatal. The post People with respiratory conditions at greater risk 

Zenger · Sep 7, 2023

Europe’s approach to regulate AI seen as too hasty for US - Roll Call

Europe has marched forward on AI regulations but U.S. policymakers and interests are calling for a more deliberate approach.

Roll Call · Sep 6, 2023

Despite EU-Tunisia deal, Black refugees pushed out ‘at gunpoint’

The EU has promised Tunisia $280m in aid. But on the country’s frontiers, refugees and migrants are still stranded.

Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023

EU regulator faces questions over appointment of US economist

French politicians want the European Commission to reconsider its decision to hire an American economist for a key post in its competition department, which oversees European Union efforts to regulate American tech giants.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 18, 2023

EU Commission rebuffs Paris demand to 'reconsider' American hire

The European Commission on Friday rejected a demand from France that it "reconsider" its appointment of an American to the key position of chief economist in the EU executive dealing with the regulation of US tech giants.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 15, 2023

The EU mandates user-replaceable smartphone batteries by 2027

The EU adopted a new rule, stating replaceable and removable batteries must be within smartphones by 2027.

Android Central · Jul 14, 2023

'Companies must unlearn bad habits': European Parliament Vice-President Heidi Hautala

On July 12, the landmark Nature Restoration Law was adopted in a cliffhanger vote at the European Parliament. Our guest, prominent Finnish MEP Heidi Hautala – who's one the parliament's vice-presidents – says she is "relieved" that the EU parliament now has a position to negotiate with the member states.…

France 24 · Jul 14, 2023

Wish you weren't here? Responding to growing tourist numbers in the EU

As tourism in Europe recovers from the lean years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the continent is once again confronted with what the European Parliament has termed "overtourism"; visitor numbers that can impact landscapes, seascapes, air and water quality, as well as the living conditions of local residents. Overtourism can cause…

France 24 · Jul 14, 2023

European Parliament Condemns Palestinian Authority’s Antisemitic School Textbooks

Resolution demands removal of hate and violence-inciting content, calls for EU funding freeze.

Zenger · Jul 13, 2023