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Tech industry

Apple 'like The Godfather' with new App Store rules

Apple allows other companies to launch app stores on iPhones due to pressure from EU

Criticism arises over Apple's strict rules and fees for alternative app stores on iPhones [ more ]

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EU approves landmark bill to restore 20% of the bloc's land and seas by 2030

EU lawmakers approved milestone bill aimed at protecting nature despite backlash from farmers.

Legislation requires 20% restoration of EU's land and seas by 2030, but farmers express concerns over livelihoods and environmental rules. [ more ]

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Drivers in EU could face compulsory medical tests to renew licences

The proposal to mandate medical exams for drivers in the EU is intended to improve road safety and reduce the number of road fatalities and injuries.

The proposed law suggests periodic medical check-ups for drivers, varying in frequency depending on the type of vehicle they operate. [ more ]

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European Parliament passes landmark nature restoration law DW 02/27/2024

EU lawmakers approved nature restoration law despite farmer protests

New law sets ambitious targets for restoring land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems by 2050 [ more ]

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EU lawmakers seek investigation into Serbia vote fraud allegations

EU lawmakers call for independent investigation into alleged vote fraud in Serbia

EU funds could be cut off if authorities fail to cooperate or are implicated in election irregularities [ more ]

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Europe news

EU releases funds to Hungary in controversial move DW 01/17/2024

Billions of euros in once-frozen EU funds are flowing to Hungary again after judicial reforms

EU lawmakers are furious over the funding release and have threatened legal action [ more ]

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Europe politics

EU releases funds to Hungary in controversial move DW 01/17/2024

Billions of euros in once-frozen EU funds are flowing to Hungary again after judicial reforms

EU lawmakers are furious over the funding release and have threatened legal action [ more ]

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