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AI Act: Lobbying continues

The Member States unanimously voted in favor of the AI Act. However, they have given the Commission specific tasks to accomplish. Furthermore, the vote in Parliament is not guaranteed to pass smoothly.

By Corinna Visser

Ukrainian candidate for the EU Parliament

Ivanna Volochiy could become the first native Ukrainian in the EU Parliament. The liberal party Kustiba Par! from Latvia has nominated her as their lead candidate for the European elections. Her main goal is Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO.

By Manuel Berkel

Northern Ireland gets a Catholic prime minister

For the first time, Northern Ireland has a prime minister who would like to see the British territory united with EU member Ireland. Michelle O'Neill's election demonstrates a changing situation on the Irish island.

By Redaktion Table

Peter Liese (CDU) will im Europawahlkampf den Erhalt von Arbeitsplätzen in den Vordergrund stellen.

Peter Liese leads NRW CDU list

The environmental policy expert and medical doctor Peter Liese has been chosen as the lead candidate for the North Rhine-Westphalia CDU in the European elections. Other well-known names follow in promising positions.

By Manuel Berkel

Consumers granted right to repair

The European Parliament and member states have agreed: Manufacturers of smartphones, televisions or washing machines will be obliged to offer repair services. Governments are also expected to create financial incentives such as repair vouchers.

By Leonie Düngefeld