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Anti-corruption agenda: laborious implementation in the EP

Six months after the corruption scandal surrounding ex-Vice-President Eva Kaili came to light, the investigators have still not disclosed any details. Meanwhile, in Parliament, the implementation of the anti-corruption agenda initiated by President Roberta Metsola is underway. What is the status of her 14-point plan?

By Markus Grabitz

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Wojciech Wiewiórowski: ‘Decisive moment for GDPR’

Almost five years ago, the transition period for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ended. But many questions remain unanswered today. In an interview with Falk Steiner, European Data Protection Supervisor Wojciech Wiewiórowski explains why he believes enforcement has now reached a crucial point.

By Falk Steiner

CRMA: Beers draft report

Today, Rapporteur Nicola Beer (Renew) publishes her draft report on the Critical Raw Materials Act. Her amendments aim primarily to increase planning certainty and reduce administrative burdens. She also wants to strengthen recycling and substitution of strategic raw materials.

By Leonie Düngefeld

Beijing pressures Dutch journalist

A China expert and journalist in the Netherlands has become the target of an intimidation campaign believed to be backed by Beijing. Authorities and experts are alarmed. There is a call to send China a clear message.

By Stephan Israel