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www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

What I want is a federalising Europe': remembering Jacques Delors, a true EU champion

Delors, despite his public demeanour as a reflective intellectual, was seen as a radical and revolutionary figure when he became president of the European Commission in 1985.
Delors was committed to the trade union movement and social equality, and saw the single market as part of a wider economic and social partnership at the EU level. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Jacques Delors, Passionate Architect of European Unity, Dies at 98

Jacques Delors, former president of the European Commission, passed away at the age of 98.
Delors played a key role in the creation of a more unified Europe and the establishment of the euro currency. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Europe news

Jacques Delors, architect of the modern EU and 'Mr. Europe,' dies at 98

Jacques Delors, former president of the European Commission, has passed away at the age of 98.
Delors was regarded as a visionary and was instrumental in creating a more unified Europe. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Twitter changed my life for good. But the platform I loved no longer exists | Helene von Bismarck

Twitter's decline in engagement, withdrawal of advertisers, and reduction in posting by influencers has led to a negative and aggressive environment filled with hate and rumors.
The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Twitter, now known as X, for allegedly breaking EU law on disinformation. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
EU data protection

EU's Charles Michel to quit Council presidency, run as MEP DW 01/07/2024

European Council President Charles Michel plans to run in the European Parliament elections in June and will vacate his post if successful.
The EU may be seeking new leaders for both the European Commission and the European Council in the coming months. [ more ]
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4 months ago
EU data protection

EDPB responds to European Commission's voluntary cookie pledge proposal

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has responded to the European Commission's voluntary cookie pledge initiative.
The EDPB approved the pledge, but recommended that businesses not ask for consent to collect user personal data for a full year after consent is declined. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

Brexit's pint-sized benefits' are a measure of its failure | William Keegan

Delors played a crucial role in winning over the Labour party to support the single market.
Labour has reversed its position on rejoining the EU and ruled out rejoining the single market. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

What's in store for EU-Southeast Asia ties in 2024? DW 12/29/2023

The European Parliament elections in early June could impact the leadership of the European Commission and Council, potentially affecting the EU's engagement with Southeast Asian countries.
The upcoming elections in Indonesia in February will have regional ramifications, with the outcome closely watched as Indonesia is seen as a leading country in Southeast Asia.
The front-runner in Indonesia's elections is Prabowo Subianto, who is expected to prioritize strengthening defense capabilities and may take a more assertive stance on the EU's environmental regulations. [ more ]
www.france24.com
4 months ago
France news

Live: France's Macron leads tribute to Jacques Delors, architect of European integration

French President Emmanuel Macron pays homage to former European Commission president Jacques Delors.
Delors played an instrumental role in European integration.
Macron praised Delors' commitment, ideals, and rectitude. [ more ]
BBC News
4 months ago
UK politics

Jacques Delors: Tributes pour in for architect of modern EU

Former European Commission President Jacques Delors has died at the age of 98.
Delors played a key role in creating the single market and laying the groundwork for the euro. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
France politics

Jacques Delors, founding father of EU's single currency project, dies at 98

Delors had a high-profile political career in France, where he also served as finance minister under Francois Mitterrand.
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