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european-union
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Farmers protest in Brussels as EU summit begins DW 02/01/2024

Around 1,000 farmers in Brussels are protesting against taxes, rising costs, and bureaucratic rules.
The farmers are hoping to make their voices heard at the European Union summit. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Farmers bring protest to Brussels as EU summit begins DW 02/01/2024

Around 1,000 tractors descended on Brussels as farmers protested at the European Parliament.
Farmers are complaining about taxes, rising costs, cheap imports, rules, and bureaucracy. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Poland: Donald Tusk's government wins vote of confidence DW 12/12/2023

Polish Prime Minister-designate Donald Tusk wins vote of confidence
Tusk vows to improve relations with Brussels and regain frozen EU funds [ more ]
moreeuropean-union
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Brussels authorities order shutdown of right-wing gathering DW 04/16/2024

Brussels authorities shut down a "national conservatism" conference citing public security, causing backlash from speakers like Nigel Farage. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Brussels police shut down right-wing event attended by Farage and Braverman

The National Conservatism Conference was shut down in Brussels, causing criticism from right-wing figures like Nigel Farage. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Austin

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin cancels NATO trip after hospitalisation

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has cancelled his trip to Brussels due to complications from prostate cancer.
Austin was hospitalized at Walter Reed Military Medical Center with symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue.
Austin failed to disclose his prostate cancer surgery and subsequent hospitalization, and is scheduled to testify before Congress about the secrecy surrounding his initial hospitalization. [ more ]
Iapp
3 months ago
EU data protection

EU-US deal on law enforcement data sharing looks likely

A deal between Brussels and Washington to allow European law enforcement access to data from U.S.-based tech companies could be finalized by the end of 2024.
There are concerns about privacy and the potential for overreaches in data requests and misuse of powers by countries seeking to limit human rights. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Congress and EU diverge on AI policy, as Brussels races to reach a deal

Policymakers in Brussels are negotiating regulations on AI, while U.S. lawmakers express concerns about the EU's heavy-handed approach.
The EU's AI legislation faces uncertainty due to lobbying and opposition from France, Germany, and Italy. [ more ]
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