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The EU's great green retreat benefits the far right. For the rest of us, it's a looming disaster | Arthur Neslen

EU's green deal reforms are being rolled back due to lobbying and protests.

Political parties are strategically shifting towards a brown agenda for the next European Commission. [ more ]

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EU officials urge Bosnia to press ahead with reform in order to start accession negotiations

European Commission chief and prime ministers urge Bosnia to continue reforms and start EU accession negotiations

Bosnia must do more to win a positive recommendation from the European Commission [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

EU officials urge Bosnia to press ahead with reform in order to start accession negotiations

The European Commission, Netherlands, and Croatia encourage Bosnia to push forward with reforms and secure accession negotiations with the EU.

Bosnia must make more progress to receive a positive recommendation from the European Commission in March. [ more ]

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Kqed

1 week ago

San Francisco

Failures of SF Office on Sexual Assault Complaints Draw Scrutiny | KQED

Failure to address sexual assault survivor support and city department accountability in San Francisco sparks necessary reforms. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

JavaScript

'You have a choice,' says Roberta Metsola ahead of European elections

Voters influence EU's future through elections. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Bad Amendments to Section 702 Have Failed (For Now)-What Happens Next?

The House of Representatives rejected consideration of expanding Section 702 surveillance.

EFF and lawmakers are pushing for serious reforms to Section 702 rather than reauthorization. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

USAF cracks down on 'need to know' violations in wake of Discord leaks

The U.S. Air Force is implementing reforms to ensure that airmen have both clearance and a "need to know" before accessing sensitive information.

The leak of classified documents by Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira was attributed to a lack of supervision and personnel disregarding the requirement to have a valid reason to access information. [ more ]

The Washington Times

'Absolutely no reason to trust you': Senator grills FBI chief over agency's warrantless surveillance

Republican Senator Mike Lee expresses distrust in the FBI's handling of warrantless surveillance and their lack of transparency regarding reforms and punishment for violations.

Senator Lee criticizes FBI Director Christopher Wray for not providing evidence of reforms and punishments for illegal searches conducted under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. [ more ]

WIRED

morePrivacy professionals

US Congress Report Calls for Privacy Reforms After FBI Surveillance 'Abuses'

The Republican majority members of the United States House Intelligence Committee are calling for reforms to the Section 702 program and the enactment of meaningful reforms.

The program has been abused by the FBI, necessitating a complete review of the program and the requirement of a probable cause warrant before accessing the database.

The program is essential for combatting nuclear proliferation and thwarting terror attacks, but reforms are necessary to protect the American people. [ more ]

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EU data protection

European Commission plans 'gradual, reversible' enlargement DW 03/20/2024

Enlargement process for EU membership could be gradual

Geopolitical weight and influence seen as benefits of enlargement process [ more ]

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4 months ago

EU data protection

Is Slovakia on a fast track to illiberalism? DW 01/15/2024

Former Slovak PM Robert Fico is pushing fast-track reforms to the justice system, raising concerns about the rule of law.

The planned reform would scrap the special prosecutor's office, limit whistleblower protection, and reduce sentences for financial crimes. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

EU data protection

Plans to reform private prosecutions after Post Office Horizon scandal

Plans to reform private prosecutions are being urgently examined by ministers in the wake of the Post Office scandal.

Labour is also working on its own reform package, potentially leading to cross-party support for reforms. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Judge rules California women's prison with sexual abuse problem needs outside oversight

Judge orders outside monitor for women's federal prison due to sexual abuse by staff

Prison known as 'the rape club' plagued with continued abuse despite staff indictments. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC politics

NY lawmakers fight gov's plan to reform murky $6B Medicaid program: 'I don't know why Hochul hates me'

Lawmakers reject Gov. Hochul's Medicaid homecare reforms

CDPAP program lacks oversight leading to potential abuse [ more ]

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NYC politics

AG James Announces Reforms to NYPD's Policing of Protests

The NYPD agreed to reforms in protest policing with Attorney General Letitia James and civil liberties organizations.

Reforms include a four-tiered response system, oversight role creation, and improved treatment of press. [ more ]

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NYC politics

Justice Department finds Cuomo sexually harassed employees, settles with New York state

The U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement with the state of New York regarding the sexual harassment investigation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The agreement outlines reforms and additional steps the state will take to address sexual harassment claims. [ more ]

New York Post

Education

How donors small and large can shake up woke higher education

Donors across the ideological spectrum are concerned about the decline of free speech and academic rigor.

Philanthropists are urged to adopt a more effective and aggressive approach to bring about necessary reforms in higher education. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Mental health

Victoria to limit WorkCover compensation for stress after deal struck with opposition

Workers' compensation for mental health injuries like stress and burnout will be limited in Victoria's WorkCover scheme.

Other amendments include an independent review of reforms, expanding WorkSafe's board, and setting up an advisory committee on Return to Work Victoria. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Mental health

NSW police fail to deliver mental health crisis review amid scrutiny over latest shooting death

New South Wales police have failed to deliver a promised review on their response to mental health crises.

Pressure is mounting on the police to enact reforms after the fatal shooting of a mentally unwell man. [ more ]

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Austin

You Embarrassed Us!' Sparks Immediately Fly at Lloyd Austin Hospitalization Hearing

The hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stirred controversy due to delayed notifications. Austin acknowledged the breakdown and pledged reforms for mandatory notifications. [ more ]

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London

Wayne Couzens report: Police ignored 'red flags' about Sarah Everard killer's predatory sexual offending

Missed opportunities in investigating indecent exposures before Sarah Everard murder

Failure to detect predatory nature due to police culture and vetting failures

Calls for extensive reforms in police system to prevent presence of violent predators like Wayne Couzens [ more ]

BBC Sport

AC Milan

Serie A clubs vote to keep 20-team league

16 clubs voted against reducing Serie A to 18 teams

Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Roma voted for the proposal [ more ]

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East Bay (California)

Baby Phoenix case: Santa Clara County sees spike in removals of at-risk kids from troubled homes amid reforms

The number of at-risk children being removed from their homes in Santa Clara County has significantly increased in recent months.

The child welfare agency in the county is placing more emphasis on child safety and increasing court supervision for at-risk children. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

Boban quits Uefa over proposed Ceferin rule change

Zvonimir Boban resigns as UEFA technical director in protest at Aleksander Ceferin's attempt to stay on as president beyond the three-term limit.

Ceferin is seeking to amend the rule to remain in power until 2031, despite campaigning on a reform ticket that included a three-term limit.

Boban and other UEFA executives are critical of Ceferin's proposed changes, believing it goes against the values and principles of UEFA. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Artificial intelligence

Australian creatives and publishers could be paid if their content used to train AI, Husic says

The Australian government is considering copyright implications for AI platforms using creative works and may consider licensing agreements.

Industry Minister Ed Husic warns that the rapid growth of AI could impact white-collar workers and calls on businesses to consider the effects on their workforce. [ more ]

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Europe news

Ukraine faces a long process of negotiations to join the EU

Ukraine is beginning negotiations to join the European Union, which would make it the largest EU member state.

The process will require Ukraine to meet thousands of EU standards and address its conflict with Russia. [ more ]

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EU wants closer ties to Western Balkans but expects reform DW 12/13/2023

EU leaders met with Western Balkan states to discuss their accession into the bloc.

Reforms in the rule of law and independence of justice are expected from the Western Balkan countries. [ more ]

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Boston

City Council approves funding for new Boston police contract

The Boston City Council has approved funding for the new police contract, which includes reforms on paid detail work and discipline.

The contract designates a list of offenses that will not be eligible for arbitration, including murder, rape, drug trafficking, hate crimes, and kidnapping. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Beer

Beer, wine, pre-mixed cocktails coming to Ontario corner stores, but not til 2026: sources | CBC News

The government of Ontario plans to allow all supermarkets, convenience stores, and gas stations to sell beer, wine, and mixed drinks starting in 2026.

The reforms to Ontario's retail alcohol sector will not take effect until 2026 due to an existing contract with The Beer Store. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Labour's Wes Streeting claims wasteful' NHS using winter crises as excuse for cash

Labour's shadow health secretary accuses NHS of using winter crises as an excuse to ask for more money.

Wes Streeting vows to bring back a family doctor system and implement wide-ranging reforms. [ more ]

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