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19 hours ago
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Meta to stop political advertising in EU, citing bloc's 'unworkable' rules

fromSemafor
19 hours ago
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Meta to stop political advertising in EU, citing bloc's 'unworkable' rules

#microsoft
fromIT Pro
1 week ago
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Microsoft and CISPE make 'significant breakthrough' with software licensing concessions

fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago
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Europe 'sleepwalking' into deeper dependency on Microsoft cloud technologies, claims OCC | Computer Weekly

Europe is increasingly dependent on Microsoft's cloud technologies, with 77% market share in productivity software.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago
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CISPE criticised over securing preferential cloud pricing on Microsoft products for members | Computer Weekly

CISPE strikes a deal with Microsoft for preferential pricing on cloud services, amid previous complaints on anti-competitive behavior.
fromIT Pro
1 week ago
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Microsoft and CISPE make 'significant breakthrough' with software licensing concessions

fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago
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Europe 'sleepwalking' into deeper dependency on Microsoft cloud technologies, claims OCC | Computer Weekly

#european-commission
fromwww.mercurynews.com
18 hours ago

Meta to stop selling political ads in the EU, citing regulation

Meta Platforms Inc. will stop selling political and issue-focused advertising in the European Union, citing new regulations that the company believes creates an untenable level of complexity and legal uncertainty.
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#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
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UK retail giant Co-op confirms hackers stole all 6.5 million customer records | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
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UK retail giant Co-op confirms hackers stole all 6.5 million customer records | TechCrunch

#geopolitical-tensions
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Cum-Ex: Why Germany's biggest tax fraud scheme can continue DW 07/25/2025

The Cum-Ex and Cum-Cum tax schemes caused substantial financial losses, specifically about 29 billion euros for Germany alone, with global estimates over 140 billion.
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#iran
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

EXPLAINED: How product warranties can save you money in Germany

Did you know most consumer products sold in the EU are covered by a statutory warranty?Understanding German consumer protections can help you get products repaired or replaced free of charge.
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fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

EU Court examines Broadcom's dominant position after VMware deal

CISPE alleges that Broadcom has been abusing its new dominant position since the takeover of VMware, tightening licensing conditions and raising prices detrimental to the European cloud market.
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#eu
#age-verification
#etias
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany urged to clarify refugee policy for Palestinians DW 07/24/2025

Shafiq expressed confusion over the delay in his asylum application, stating, 'I didn't know. I wasn't sure why they weren't giving me papers.' His inquiries have gone unanswered for months, reflecting the uncertainty faced by many Palestinians seeking asylum.
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#economic-policy
fromIndependent
3 days ago
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Workers to lose out in Budget 2026 as hospitality Vat reduction takes up majority of tax cuts

fromIndependent
3 days ago
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Workers to lose out in Budget 2026 as hospitality Vat reduction takes up majority of tax cuts

fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

French holiday camp accuses Vueling of discrimination against Jewish teens

The airline stated that the children were disembarked due to "disruptive behaviour" and safety concerns, denying any link to the children's religion.
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#journalism
#european-union
fromFortune Europe
1 week ago
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EU chief unveils $2.3 trillion budget, calling it 'the most ambitious ever'. But lawmakers remain unconvinced as the math doesn't 'add up'

fromFortune Europe
1 week ago
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EU chief unveils $2.3 trillion budget, calling it 'the most ambitious ever'. But lawmakers remain unconvinced as the math doesn't 'add up'

#ukraine
#eu-regulations
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office offline after Citrix vulnerability: possible data breach (update)

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service shut down all internet connections after identifying a serious security threat exploiting a vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler, known as Citrix Bleed 2.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

The Indo Daily: Election fraudster linked to Healy-Rae family firm

We had voter impersonation at Kenmare polling station at the local and European elections in June 2024, caught on CCTV... I called for a thorough investigation into the facts of the incident last week, and we still need clarity about how this was quietly hushed up. It has made a mockery of our democracy.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

EU commissioner shocked by dangers of some goods sold by Shein and Temu

Michael McGrath expressed alarm over the dangers of products from Shein and Temu, including baby soothers that pose choking hazards due to non-compliance with safety regulations.
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fromPrivacy International
2 months ago

Free to Protest (Turkiye Edition)

The Free to Protest Guide for Türkiye has been crafted in collaboration with local activists to address specific legal frameworks and policies affecting protests in the country.
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fromConsequence
5 days ago

New Russian Law Criminalizes Searching for Pussy Riot's "Extremist" Videos

The law criminalizes deliberately searching for any materials deemed "extremist" and includes a list of over 5,000 items, impacting various content types.
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#nina-carberry
fromIndependent
1 week ago
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'Modest and limited activities' - how Mairead McGuinness played down Fine Gael campaigning activities to Ursula von der Leyen

fromIndependent
1 week ago
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'Modest and limited activities' - how Mairead McGuinness played down Fine Gael campaigning activities to Ursula von der Leyen

fromIndependent
1 week ago
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'Modest and limited activities' - how Mairead McGuinness played down Fine Gael campaigning activities to Ursula von der Leyen

fromIndependent
1 week ago
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'Modest and limited activities' - how Mairead McGuinness played down Fine Gael campaigning activities to Ursula von der Leyen

fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Lowry hit with 2-shot Open penalty: 'Hard to take'

Lowry stated, "It's obviously very disappointing. I felt like I played really, really well today. And yeah, that's hard to take."
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#eu-budget
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Why don't all Africans have free movement within Africa? DW 07/17/2025

"We know that without free movement of persons of goods and services, the ideals of AfCFTA would not be achieved," said Amma Adomaa Twum-Amoah, the AU's Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Government ditches plan to stop businesses 'greenwashing' by scrapping green taxonomy

The UK government has dropped a flagship plan to introduce a green taxonomy designed to standardise carbon emissions calculations and prevent greenwashing.
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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

EFF and 80 Organizations Call on EU Policymakers to Preserve Net Neutrality in the Digital Networks Act

The push for "fair share" proposals by major telecom operators could undermine net neutrality and harm consumers by altering how content is delivered online.
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fromMobile World Live
1 week ago

X in EU crosshairs over ad rules

The findings emerged from evidence collected by AI Forensics through an investigation of X's Ad Repository, a public database set up by companies under DSA rules. The research claimed major corporations such as Shein, McDonald's and Total Energies ran ad campaigns on the platform that targeted or excluded users based on engagement with sensitive keyword categories.
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#international-relations
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Turkish mega-prison that became symbol of Erdogan's authoritarianism

Silivri was meant to replace the dilapidated old inner-city jails, boasting facilities like an indoor sports centre and two open-air football pitches.
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fromIT Pro
1 week ago

What the UK's Online Safety Act means for IT companies

The Online Safety Act introduces a fundamental shift in how online services - both UK-based and international - must operate when accessible by UK users. Ofcom now holds wide-ranging investigatory and enforcement powers, making compliance not just a legal necessity, but an operational and ethical imperative.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

EU-China trade tension on display ahead of Beijing summit DW 07/15/2025

"This is another sign of Beijing's limited willingness and ambition to engage with the Europeans," Alicja Bachulska, policy fellow at the ECFR, remarked on the EU-China summit.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

EU council sanctions individuals, entities, for destabilising Moldova

The European Union has imposed sanctions on seven individuals and three entities responsible for destabilising Moldova's democracy through vote-buying aimed at the 2024 election.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

EU backs Trump Ukraine U-Turn but wants US to 'share burden' DW 07/15/2025

"We see from the United States that they have also realized that Russia does not really want peace," Kaja Kallas told reporters, emphasizing the shift in the US stance towards Russia.
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#data-privacy
fromExchangewire
1 week ago
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Digest: ITV & Disney Ink New Content-Sharing Deal; Meta Faces GDPR Violation Ruling in Germany

ITV and Disney have partnered for a new content-sharing deal, allowing cross-access between ITVX and Disney+.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
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For years, the EU's border agency illegally transferred data on migrants and activists to Europol

Frontex collected and illegally transferred personal data of over 13,000 migrants to Europol, violating legal safeguards and criminalizing migrants.
fromExchangewire
1 week ago
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Digest: ITV & Disney Ink New Content-Sharing Deal; Meta Faces GDPR Violation Ruling in Germany

fromTheregister
1 week ago

EU report says GenAI's 'fair use' defense does not compute

The study finds the current exception for text-and-data mining in EU law "was not designed to accommodate the expressive and synthetic nature of generative AI training."
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#us-tariffs
#countermeasures
#international-trade
fromFortune
1 week ago
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EU delays retaliatory tariffs on US goods due to hit Monday in hopes of reaching a deal with Trump officials

fromFortune
1 week ago
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EU delays retaliatory tariffs on US goods due to hit Monday in hopes of reaching a deal with Trump officials

fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Church leaders, diplomats, condemn Israeli settler violence in West Bank

Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III and Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa denounced recent settler attacks, highlighting the lack of response from Israeli authorities to emergency calls from the Palestinian community.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Israel's military and political leadership clash over proposed camp for Palestinians

Ehud Olmert has warned that the planned humanitarian city for Palestinians in Gaza could create a dire situation akin to a concentration camp, suggesting significant ethical concerns.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

EU vows response to Trump's 30% tariff announcement DW 07/12/2025

President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that the EU is prepared to safeguard its economic interests against the proposed 30% tariff increase by the US.
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