Cynthia Kroet
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Chief Trade Correspondent at MLex, get in touch kroet (at) mlex.com - NL in Brussels
Dutch minister will not travel to China next week - can't meet counterparts to discuss Nexperia:
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24 days ago
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Almost one year later: still no agreement on who should be the new EDPS. Denmark will try to change that before the end of the year. More here:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Denmark plans final effort to break EU privacy chief deadlock
An impasse between EU lawmakers and national governments has held up the Data Protection Supervisor selection process for nearly a year.
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/19/denmark-aims-to-break-eu-privacy-chief-deadlock-before-years-end
about 1 month ago
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Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten make gains in blow to rightwing firebrand Geert Wilders.
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Dutch election shocker: What you need to know
Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten make gains in blow to rightwing firebrand Geert Wilders.
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/30/dutch-election-stuns-in-night-full-of-surprises-what-you-need-to-know
about 2 months ago
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The tech industry is spending some €151 million annually on lobbying in Brussels: a rise of more than 50% when compared to four years ago, according to research by Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) and Lobby Control. More here:
www.euronews.com/next/2025/10...
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Big Tech spending on Brussels lobbying hits record high, report claims
The increase comes as pressure on the European Commission from the US administration to change its online platform and AI rules has gone up as well.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/29/big-tech-spending-on-brussels-lobbying-hits-record-high-report-claims
about 2 months ago
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Support for far-right parties remains central and the rise of CDA's 'decency' agenda. What to watch out for at tomorrow's Dutch election.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Dutch elections: Five things to watch
The Netherlands goes to the polls in an election that could see the far-right win, but no clear path to forming a government.
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/28/dutch-elections-five-things-to-watch
about 2 months ago
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Cynthia Kroet
Euronews
2 months ago
As in many European election campaigns, the cost of immigration has been a hot topic ahead of the Dutch vote, with many inflated figures being thrown about in the media and online.
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Fact check: How much do immigrants cost the Netherlands?
As in many European election campaigns, the cost of immigration has been a hot topic ahead of the Dutch vote, with many inflated figures being thrown about in the media and online.
https://l.euronews.com/vZXk
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Cynthia Kroet
NRC
2 months ago
De strijd om wie de grootste partij kan worden én effectief kan regeren is de laatste dagen voor de verkiezingen nog in volle gang. De PVV en GroenLinks-PvdA hengelen naar een strategische stem.
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De spanning in een campagne zonder duidelijke richting houdt tot het laatste moment aan
Verkiezingen: De strijd om wie de grootste partij kan worden én effectief kan regeren is de laatste dagen voor de verkiezingen nog in volle gang. De PVV en GroenLinks-PvdA hengelen naar een strategische stem, en D66 heeft nog het grootste kiezerspotentieel.
https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/10/26/de-spanning-in-een-campagne-zonder-duidelijke-richting-houdt-tot-het-laatste-moment-aan-a4910754?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bluesky&utm_term=20251026
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Cynthia Kroet
Euronews
2 months ago
The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, aimed at protecting consumers from misleading influencer marketing, could include stricter rules for influencers.
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Rise of political influencers sparks questions about ad regulation
The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, aimed at protecting consumers from misleading influencer marketing, could include stricter rules for influencers.
https://l.euronews.com/qG3z
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EU summit begins as Belgium threatens to block €140bn loan for Ukraine. Follow live:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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EU summit begins as Belgium threatens to block €140bn loan for Kyiv
EU leaders have a packed agenda during their one-day summit on Thursday.
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/22/zelenskyy-to-join-eu-summit-to-rally-support-after-difficult-trump-meeting-follow-live
2 months ago
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Cynthia Kroet
Euronews
2 months ago
Popular generative AI bot ChatGPT could face the EU's strictest platform rules under the Digital Services Act, as it surpassed 120 million monthly users in Europe earlier this week.
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ChatGPT could face strictest set of EU rules as user numbers rise
Popular generative AI bot ChatGPT could face the EU's strictest platform rules under the Digital Services Act, as it surpassed 120 million monthly users in Europe earlier this week.
https://l.euronews.com/p7Lc
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The European Commission is not considering a so-called “stop the clock”, or a pause, of the implementation phase of the AI Act, an official told EU lawmakers.
www.euronews.com/next/2025/09...
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EU Commission rebuffs calls to press pause on AI Act
The upcoming digital omnibus will also not entail a complete overhaul of the rulebook.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/22/eu-commission-rebuffs-calls-to-press-pause-on-ai-act
3 months ago
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The EU rules on AI should be paused while potential “drawbacks” are assessed, Mario Draghi said today. More here:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Draghi calls for pause to AI Act to gauge risks
The call comes after businesses have repeatedly called for a stop the clock on the EU’s AI rules. #EuropeNews
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/16/draghi-calls-for-pause-to-ai-act-to-gauge-risks
3 months ago
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Dutch regulator ACM has opened a probe into Snapchat on suspicion of breaching the EU’s online platform rules for allowing the sale of vapes to minors. More here:
www.euronews.com/next/2025/09...
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Snapchat hit with Dutch probe over online sale of vapes to minors
The Dutch regulator said it is in contact with the European Commission about the investigation into Snapchat, one of the 25 largest online platforms in Europe.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/09/snapchat-hit-with-dutch-probe-over-online-sale-of-vapes-to-minors
4 months ago
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The General Court today dismissed Zalando's appeal against its designation as a very large platform under the EU's Digital Services Act, meaning it's bound to the strictest platform rules.
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Online retailer Zalando bound by strictest EU platform rules: court
EU Court sides with European Commission in landmark platform rules case.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/03/online-retailer-zalando-bound-by-strictest-eu-platform-rules-court
4 months ago
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A hearing in the US House of Representatives on EU digital policy later today is set to reflect the growing divide between the EU and US on how to regulate big tech companies. More here:
www.euronews.com/next/2025/09...
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US Congress hearing set to tease tensions with EU over digital rules
EU tech regulation came under fire as soon as the US administration of Donald Trump took office.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/03/us-congress-hearing-set-to-tease-tensions-with-eu-over-digital-rulebook
4 months ago
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The Ombudsman decided to open an inquiry related to the ongoing European Data Protection Supervisor selection process. More here:
www.euronews.com/next/2025/09...
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Ombudsman opens inquiry into Commission’s silence on EU privacy chief
The mandate of the current European Data Protection Supervisor expired in December, but no decision on the successor has been taken.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/01/ombudsman-opens-inquiry-into-commissions-silence-on-eu-privacy-chief
4 months ago
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In exactly two months, the next Dutch parliamentary election will take place. More here on the campaign:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Geert Wilders’ far-right party leading two months before Dutch vote
Topics including migration, the economy, housing and foreign affairs are expected to dominate the campaign. #EuropeNews
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/29/geert-wilders-far-right-party-leading-two-months-before-dutch-vote
4 months ago
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EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen “will fight back” against any unfounded claims regarding EU tech legislation, the EU Commission has said in response to growing criticism about her absence in the wake of Donald Trump's comments earlier this week.
www.euronews.com/next/2025/08...
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EU tech chief to 'fight back’ against Trump’s allegations: Commission
Lawmakers express criticism about Henna Virkkunen’s absence regarding the recent US government threats.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/28/eu-tech-chief-to-fight-back-against-trumps-allegations-commission-says
4 months ago
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The German DSA coordinator received more than 800 complaints last year:
www.euronews.com/next/2025/08...
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German watchdog received more platform complaints than EU counterparts
The Federal Network Agency said it started four administrative proceedings against online platforms.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/18/german-watchdog-received-more-platform-complaints-than-eu-counterparts
4 months ago
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Member states had to transpose the rules into national legislation by 17 October last year.
www.euronews.com/next/2025/08...
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Eight EU countries still missing cyber rules for critical sectors
Member states had to transpose the rules into national legislation by 17 October last year.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/08/eight-eu-countries-still-missing-cyber-rules-for-critical-sectors
5 months ago
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Cynthia Kroet
Euronews
5 months ago
A new study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens.
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ChatGPT gives teens dangerous advice, study warns
A new study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens.
https://l.euronews.com/xHhB
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Germany is one of several EU member states that have missed a 2 August deadline to put oversight authorities in place on AI.
www.euronews.com/next/2025/08...
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German government urged to start proper supervision of AI
Germany is one of several EU member states that have missed a 2 August deadline to put oversight authorities in place on AI.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/06/german-government-urged-to-start-proper-supervision-of-ai
5 months ago
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The Data Act will start to apply next month, just months before the planned EU Commission's digital simplification package. More here:
www.euronews.com/next/2025/08...
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Timing of new data rules and plan to cut red tape baffles tech sector
The Data Act enters into force in September, three months before the European Commission digital simplification measures will be presented.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/04/timing-of-new-eu-data-rules-and-plan-to-cut-red-tape-baffles-tech-sector
5 months ago
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The European Commission has formally withdrawn proposals on AI Liability and Standard Essential Patents (SEP), despite some resistance from lawmakers and member states. More here:
www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...
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https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/31/eu-commission-confirms-ditching-of-ai-liability-and-patents-proposals
5 months ago
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Meta halts political advertising in the EU due to ‘unworkable’ rules
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Meta halts political advertising in the EU due to ‘unworkable’ rules
The EU’s transparency rules for political advertising, aimed at restricting foreign interference, will apply as of 10 October.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/25/meta-halts-political-advertising-in-the-eu-due-to-unworkable-rules
5 months ago
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US Big Tech giant Meta said last week that it will not sign the EU's Code of Practice on GPAI. Here's who's in and who's out:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Meta won’t sign EU’s AI Code, but who will?
The rules on general purpose artificial intelligence will enter into force on 2 August. #EuropeNews
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/23/meta-wont-sign-eus-ai-code-but-who-will
5 months ago
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Meta will not sign the EU's Code of Practice on general purpose AI. More here:
www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...
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Meta rebuffs EU's AI Code of Practice
The company has previously been critical on the Commission’s work on GPAI, claiming it stifles innovation.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/18/meta-rebuffs-eus-ai-code-of-practice
5 months ago
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Currently part of the national Economy Ministry, the Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) needs to become a self-governing autonomous decision-making body, according to the reports.
www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...
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Dutch competition watchdog's fitness for purpose questioned by reports
With more and more legislation being introduced in the past years, the mandate of the ACM has expanded significantly.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/18/dutch-competition-watchdogs-fitness-for-purpose-questioned-by-reports
5 months ago
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The European Commission has earmarked some €175.3 billion of its long-term 2028-2034 budget for Horizon Europe, its research and innovation program, up from €93.5 billion in the previous period (2021-2027).
www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...
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Commission nearly doubles research, innovation fund in next budget
Lobby groups say the money freed up for technology under the budget proposal isn't enough.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/17/commission-nearly-doubles-research-innovation-fund-in-long-term-budget
5 months ago
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There are "no sacred cows" when it comes to tech files and the digital simplification omnibus, Denmark's Digital Minister told Euronews.
www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...
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EU should simplify its AI Act and digital rulebook: Danish minister
The European Commission’s digital omnibus is set to come out in December.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/16/eu-should-simplify-its-ai-act-and-digital-rulebook-says-danish-minister
5 months ago
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The EU Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee committee called for another hearing with senior representatives of tech giant Amazon this autumn, after a planned grilling with its senior executives didn't take place last month.
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https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/15/eu-lawmakers-to-push-for-another-amazon-hearing-in-the-autumn
5 months ago
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Elon Musk’s X hit with EU complaint over use of personal data for advertising
www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...
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Elon Musk’s X hit with complaint over use of personal data for ads
The European Commission began investigating alleged breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in December 2023.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/15/elon-musks-x-hit-with-eu-complaint-over-use-of-personal-data-for-advertising
5 months ago
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Cynthia Kroet
NOS
6 months ago
Datacenter komt wel op overvol stroomnet, school niet: hoe kan dat?
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Datacenter komt wel op overvol stroomnet, school niet: hoe kan dat?
Een nieuw datacenter in Almere gaat bijna net zoveel stroom verbruiken als de stad zelf. Het datacenter krijgt stroom, maar voor een nieuw gebouw van Hogeschool Windesheim is geen plek op het net.
https://nos.nl/l/2574502?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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The European Commission is in touch with Elon Musk’s social media platform X following the antisemitic comments its AI system Grok made, a spokesperson confirmed Thursday.
www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...
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EU Commission talking to X about Grok’s antisemitic comments
Elon Musk’s platform X needs to comply with the EU’s online platform rules, the Commission said.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/10/eu-commission-talking-to-x-about-groks-antisemitic-comments
6 months ago
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Companies can sign up to the AI Code of Practice, but first need to wait for a legal assessment:
www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...
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EU waiting for companies to sign delayed AI Code
It remains unclear which and how many companies will sign the code of practice.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/10/eu-waiting-for-companies-to-sign-delayed-ai-code
6 months ago
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The Digital Networks Act is expected to come out in December.
www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...
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Companies warn against introducing mandatory fees in telecom plans
The European Commission is expected to present the Digital Networks Act in December.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/09/companies-warn-against-introducing-mandatory-fees-in-telecom-overhaul
6 months ago
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The letter expresses concern for the “growing pressure regarding a potential 'stop the clock' mechanism to suspend or delay the implementation and enforcement of the AI Act.”
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Privacy, consumer groups warn against delays and backtracking on AI
The growing pressure regarding a potential stop-the-clock mechanism is problematic, they say.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/09/privacy-consumer-groups-warn-against-delays-and-backtracking-on-ai-act
6 months ago
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The Dutch government is exploring new legal powers to combat fake news "in view of the geopolitical developments and the real threat to national security." More here:
www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...
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Dutch government seeks new tools in fight against fake news
The Netherlands is going to the polls in October after the government collapsed in June.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/08/dutch-government-seeks-new-tools-in-fight-against-fake-news
6 months ago
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More than a year after the Digital Services Act entered into force, 13 of the 27 EU countries appointed trusted flaggers - organisations to help flag illegal content online.
www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...
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Web content checkers still missing from half of EU member states
The DSA obliges online platforms to meet transparency and content moderation requirements, among others.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/08/web-content-checkers-still-missing-from-half-of-eu-member-states
6 months ago
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Companies warn Commission against restrictive EU cloud criteria. More here:
www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...
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Companies warn Commission against restrictive EU cloud criteria
A European Commission proposal on AI and Cloud is set to come out in December.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/03/companies-warn-commission-not-to-edge-foreign-providers-out-of-eu-cloud
6 months ago
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Danish publishers sue OpenAI - meanwhile the company said it does not use DPCMO members’ content for search results or training. More here:
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Danish publishers sue OpenAI after failing to strike rights deal
The collective action comes as Denmark starts chairing meetings of the EU member states.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/01/danish-publishers-sue-openai-after-failing-to-strike-rights-deal
6 months ago
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Unions and lawmakers call for more measures on top of Amazon’s access restriction to the EU Parliament after the tech giant failed to deliver a senior manager before the EMPL committee for a grilling on workers’ conditions on Thursday. More here:
www.euronews.com/next/2025/06...
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Amazon no show in European Parliament ires EU lawmakers, unions
Amazon’s access badges have been revoked since February 2024 after failing to attend hearings and factory visits.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/06/26/amazon-no-show-in-european-parliament-ires-eu-lawmakers-unions
6 months ago
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Meta’s labelling of AI generated content is “inconsistent”, the tech giant’s internal oversight board said in a ruling. More here:
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Meta’s AI labelling ‘inconsistent’, internal oversight board finds
Under the EU’s AI Act, artificially generated content needs to be marked as such.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/06/25/metas-ai-labelling-inconsistent-internal-oversight-board-finds
6 months ago
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Despite Amazon being banned from visiting the European Parliament, representatives from the Big Tech company still managed to secure meetings with lawmakers. More here:
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EU Parliament ban doesn’t impact Amazon’s meetings with lawmakers
Transparency International calls for more openness about which companies the EU lawmakers meet.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/06/24/eu-parliament-ban-doesnt-impact-amazons-meetings-with-lawmakers
6 months ago
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The Irish Data Protection Commission has said it needs more money to carry out additional tasks it now handles, including oversight of the EU AI Act.
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Irish privacy watchdog seeks extra funding to handle expanded role
The Irish data protection authority has already involved in questions related to the lawfulness of AI apps such as Meta AI and X’s Grok.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/06/19/irish-privacy-watchdog-seeks-extra-funding-to-handle-expanded-role
6 months ago
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Amazon and the European Parliament are at odds over who from the US tech giant should appear before a parliamentary committee later this month, sources familiar with the matter told Euronews.
www.euronews.com/next/2025/06...
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Exclusive: EU Parliament at odds with Amazon over hearing with boss
The hearing is scheduled for 26 June and is a precondition for getting the access badges back.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/06/18/exclusive-european-parliament-at-odds-with-amazon-over-hearing-with-boss
6 months ago
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Cynthia Kroet
Euronews
6 months ago
WhatsApp is now going to start showing ads on the popular chat app after years of providing free services with no strings attached.
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WhatsApp will get ads. That might cause backlash in Europe
WhatsApp is now going to start showing ads on the popular chat app after years of providing free services with no strings attached.
https://l.euronews.com/rsV
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Even though Europe is still lagging in the deployment of standalone 5G networks, the bloc is slowly catching up with other regions in the world, a EU Commission report said.
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EU slowly catching up with Korea, Japan on 5G: report
The European Commission’s 5G targets were set in 2021.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/06/16/eu-slowly-catching-up-with-korea-japan-on-5g-report
6 months ago
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The mandate of the current European Data Protection Supervisor expired on 5 December.
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Six months without a new EU privacy chief, and still no deal in sight
The mandate of the current European Data Protection Supervisor expired on 5 December.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/06/03/six-months-without-a-new-eu-privacy-chief-and-still-no-deal-in-sight
7 months ago
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Messaging app Telegram is being scrutinised by the Belgian telecoms regulator to check whether the platform complies with EU rules combatting terrorist content online. More here:
www.euronews.com/next/2025/06...
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Belgian watchdog checking Telegram for EU anti-terror compliance
The regulator received more than 450 injunctions issued against Telegram.
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/06/02/belgian-watchdog-checking-telegram-for-eu-anti-terror-compliance
7 months ago
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