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Wheat, maize, rapeseed, and other goods from Ukraine have not been allowed to be imported into Slovakia for domestic sale for some time. Now ten more products have been banned.
By Kira Huth
Amazon, Booking, Google Shopping, YouTube: The Federation of German Consumer Organizations complains that platforms and search engines do not sufficiently comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA), for example in the area of dark patterns.
By Falk Steiner
The Fundamental Rights Agency of the European Union (FRA) has looked into the phenomenon of hate speech in four language areas. Women are particularly often the target of verbal attacks.
By Falk Steiner
France's relationship with NATO has long been tense. This seems to be changing because Emmanuel Macron is shifting the military focus to Europe by withdrawing from Africa. However, some people in Paris are worried about the German turnaround.
By Gabriel Bub
The planned free trade agreement with the Mercosur states has failed for the time being. EU Trade Commissioner Dombrovskis and his team gave up their attempts to save the agreement on Monday morning. France's President Macron's "no" and the change of government in Argentina scuppered the plans.
By Markus Grabitz
It's decision week for the AI Act: Wednesday's trilogue is set to be the last. However, both sides are still arguing about the regulation of Foundation Models and GPAI. The pressure to reach a conclusion is increasing.
By Corinna Visser
On Saturday, a global initiative to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030 was officially launched in Dubai. The demands of 118 countries are clear: This target must also be included in COP28's final text.
By Markus Grabitz
The "Chips Joint Undertaking" aims to strengthen the European semiconductor ecosystem. Research and technology institutions can submit proposals for pilot lines.
By Corinna Visser
Jutta Urpilainen, Commissioner for International Partnerships, has been granted a leave of absence at her request. She is running for President of Finland.
By Markus Grabitz