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Iris²: Commission awards contract to consortium

The Commission awards the contract for the development of a satellite-based communication system. The Spacerise consortium, led by the satellite operators Eutelsat, Hispasat and SES, is to build and operate Iris².

By Corinna Visser

Disinformation: discussion about X no longer on the agenda

Misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms such as X and TikTok and the associated risks to the integrity of elections in Europe. This was one of the items on the agenda for the plenary session. But X is no longer on the agenda.

By Corinna Visser

Energy Council: Germany in the pillory

The recent dark doldrums and record-high electricity prices overshadowed the meeting of energy ministers. Sweden even imposed a condition on Germany for the approval of an important power line. However, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen provided more clarity on the 2040 renewables target.

By Manuel Berkel

Lithuania: new government takes office

The new coalition government in Lithuania has been harshly criticized, also from abroad. The Social Democrats and their two alliance partners have now taken over the reins of government. The president has put his foot down regarding the selection of ministers.

By Sarah Schaefer