The EU Commission is investigating whether ChatGPT falls under the Digital Services Act, as it may have more than 45 million monthly active users in the EU. It remains to be seen whether the service will be classified as a platform or a search engine.
By Corinna Visser
In the Commission’s preliminary opinion, the platforms do not grant scientists the access to data required by the Digital Services Act. The authority also criticizes the reporting procedure at Facebook and Instagram.
By Corinna Visser
This week, the EU member states want to vote on their position for COP11 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Geneva in mid-November. Bans on flavorings and filter cigarettes are among the measures being discussed.
By Markus Grabitz
The Chinese leadership wants to continue its industrial policy guidelines in the 15th five-year plan, drive forward the development of important key technologies and strengthen economic independence. At the same time, domestic consumption is to be promoted and even the average life expectancy of the population increased.
By Fabian Peltsch
On the fringes of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, the USA concluded trade agreements with four countries in the region. The heads of state of Thailand and Cambodia signed an extended ceasefire agreement in the presence of Trump.
By Leonardo Pape
On the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, the US and China agreed on a “preliminary consensus” in the trade dispute, which must now go through the respective internal approval processes. A final agreement could already be signed at the meeting between Trump and Xi in South Korea.
By Fabian Peltsch
The heads of state and government also attacked EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Thursday for the currently stalled Omnibus Package. While promising further talks, she once again hinted at an old threat.
By Lukas Knigge and Manuel Berkel
In the struggle for a common position among member states for the Conference of the Parties on the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, the German government has welcomed the Commission's clarification that it is not considering a ban on filter cigarettes.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Soil Monitoring Act has been passed despite criticism from Germany. In future, member states will have to collect data on the condition of their soil.
By Julia Dahm
Two Russian military aircraft entered Lithuanian airspace on Thursday evening, with both planes remaining there for 18 seconds. Two Spanish fighter jets were scrambled in response.
By Redaktion Table
