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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Thousands of hotels in Europe to sue Booking.com over abusive' practices

The lawsuit, expected to be one of the largest ever filed in the European hospitality sector, is also backed by 30 national hotel associations, including Britain's.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Immigration: Germany seeks 'safe countries of origin' DW 08/06/2025

EU countries may fast-track asylum procedures by designating safe countries of origin, ensuring sources for assessments are transparent.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Immgration: Germany seeks 'safe countries of origin' DW 08/06/2025

Designation of safe countries allows fast-tracking of asylum procedures if sources for assessments are disclosed.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

MoD taps Aussie AI shop to help prevent data leaks

The MoD faces a complex challenge in managing vast and sensitive datasets in the knowledge that even a single case of data leak or loss can be catastrophic.
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fromTheregister
1 day ago

AFRINIC investigated by Mauritius ahead of new elections

The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) is under investigation by the government of Mauritius due to ongoing dysfunction and failure to fulfill its IP address management duties.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Poland: Trump-backed Nawrocki sworn in as new president DW 08/06/2025

"Recently, the Polish constitution has been violated so regularly that we, as the political class, must begin working on solutions for a new constitution that will be ready for adoption, I hope and believe, in 2030."
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fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
6 days ago

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, August 1: Senate Commerce Approves Advanced Manufacturing and Space Bills; Ninth Circuit Affirms Narrow Application of Jack Daniel's; and EU Commission Confirms Withdrawal of AI Directive and SEP Regulation

PTAB requires inter partes review petitions to identify legal and factual bases without relying on AAPA or expert testimony.
#trade-deal
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
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Trump flags new pharma tariff to come next week, and says EU deal gave him $600bn 'to invest in anything I want'

fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
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Trump flags new pharma tariff to come next week, and says EU deal gave him $600bn 'to invest in anything I want'

fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Trump flags new pharma tariff coming next week, says EU deal gave him $600bn 'to invest in anything I want'

The EU and US have negotiated a 15% tariff deal that could affect pharmaceutical prices and production.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ukraine calls for greater pressure on Russia ahead of Witkoff visit Europe live

Donald Trump's tariffs on wine and spirits will reduce Diageo's profits by 173 million euros. The company has raised its estimate of the tariffs' impact.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

German club backs out of signing Israel striker after fan backlash

Fortuna Dusseldorf withdrew from signing Shon Weissman due to fan backlash over his controversial social media posts regarding the Gaza conflict.
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fromTheregister
3 days ago

When hyperscalers can't safeguard one nation's data

Data sovereignty is often superficial, as true control over data can be diminished by legal obligations and foreign influence.
#online-safety-act
#ai-regulation
fromMedium
2 weeks ago
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Meta Rejects EU AI Code of Practice, Warns of Growth Risks and Legal Overreach

fromTNW | Deep-Tech
6 days ago
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Can the EU's Act protect jobs without stifling innovation?

Europe's AI regulation contrasts sharply with the US, prioritizing worker rights amidst significant job transformation risks.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
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Meta refuses to sign EU's AI code of practice | TechCrunch

Meta refuses to sign the EU's AI Code of Practice due to legal uncertainties and claims it will hinder AI development in Europe.
fromMedium
2 weeks ago
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Meta Rejects EU AI Code of Practice, Warns of Growth Risks and Legal Overreach

fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

By failing to sanction Israel, EU leaders are complicit in its crimes. They must act now | Josep Borrell

The Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza and violating international law in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Palace draw Fredrikstad or Midtjylland amid appeal wait

Crystal Palace has been drawn against either Fredrikstad or Midtjylland in the Europa Conference League play-off round after being demoted from the Europa League.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Swiss president under fire after Trump call leads to US tariffs shock

Switzerland faces a 39% export tariff from the US, endangering jobs and industries directly linked to luxury goods and pharmaceuticals.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Diageo looks to Guinness for boost with challenging times ahead

US tariff pressures and declining demand are significantly impacting Diageo's profits and market performance.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Why Keir Starmer is outdoing the EU when it comes to dealing with Donald Trump

"The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. Unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting with paywalls."
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fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Political ploy? Czech Republic outlaws communist propaganda DW 08/03/2025

Czech President signed an amendment criminalizing the promotion of communist ideology, equating it with Nazi propaganda.
fromNew York Daily News
2 years ago

Ukraine cites success in downing drones, fixes energy sites

Both Russia and Iran deny that Iranian-built drones have been used, but the triangle-shaped Shahed-136s have rained down on civilians in Kyiv and elsewhere.
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fromIndependent
5 days ago

Pragmatist or featherweight? Ursula Von der Leyen blamed for bad deal on tariffs, but EU had no stomach for a fight

Ursula von der Leyen faced criticism from Viktor Orban, who labeled her a "featherweight" and claimed she was easily outmatched by American counterparts.
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#ukraine
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

German government takes tougher tone with Israel DW 08/02/2025

Wadephul made an urgent appeal to the Israelis to allow the UN to transport and distribute aid safely to the hungry people in Gaza.
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fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

What we know so far about the EU-US trade deal

The EU and US agreed on a baseline levy of 15 percent on EU goods, alleviating concerns over a proposed 30 percent tax.
#accessibility
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

EU delegation poised for Trump trade talks in Scotland

A high-level EU delegation is in Scotland for critical trade talks with Trump to prevent a trade war.
#political-advertising
fromAxios
1 week ago
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Meta will no longer accept political, election or issue ads in EU

fromAxios
1 week ago
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Meta will no longer accept political, election or issue ads in EU

fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

What's at stake with the European Union-U.S. trading partnership if a tariff deal isn't reached

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#microsoft
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago
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Microsoft and CISPE make 'significant breakthrough' with software licensing concessions

CISPE reached an agreement with Microsoft allowing pay-as-you-go software access for European cloud providers.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago
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CISPE criticised over securing preferential cloud pricing on Microsoft products for members | Computer Weekly

CISPE strikes a deal with Microsoft for preferential pricing on cloud services, amid previous complaints on anti-competitive behavior.
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago
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Microsoft and CISPE make 'significant breakthrough' with software licensing concessions

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fromSemafor
1 week ago
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Meta to stop political advertising in EU, citing bloc's 'unworkable' rules

fromAP News
1 week ago
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Meta will cease political ads in European Union by fall, blaming bloc's new rules

fromSemafor
1 week ago
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Meta to stop political advertising in EU, citing bloc's 'unworkable' rules

fromAP News
1 week ago
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Meta will cease political ads in European Union by fall, blaming bloc's new rules

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Meta to stop selling political ads in the EU, citing regulation

Meta Platforms Inc. will stop selling political and issue-focused advertising in the European Union, citing new regulations that the company believes creates an untenable level of complexity and legal uncertainty.
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fromBloomberglaw
2 weeks ago

California Privacy Agency Adopts Automated Tech, Cyber Rules (1)

New rules by the California Privacy Protection Agency require companies to conduct cybersecurity audits and privacy assessments.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

EU-China summit exposes deepening tensions DW 07/25/2025

"As our cooperation has deepened, so have imbalances," von der Leyen told Xi, describing EU-China trade imbalances as having reached "an inflection point" where China must "come forward with real solutions."
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Cum-Ex: Why Germany's biggest tax fraud scheme can continue DW 07/25/2025

Cum-Ex and Cum-Cum tax schemes have caused global financial losses exceeding 140 billion dollars due to legal loopholes.
#iran
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fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

EXPLAINED: How product warranties can save you money in Germany

Did you know most consumer products sold in the EU are covered by a statutory warranty?Understanding German consumer protections can help you get products repaired or replaced free of charge.
#cybersecurity
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fromTechzine Global
2 weeks ago

EU Court examines Broadcom's dominant position after VMware deal

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware faces renewed scrutiny from the EU Court due to complaints of market abuse by the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers Europe (CISPE).
#eu
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

EU cloud players want Europe to annul Broadcom's VMWare buy

CISPE appeals to annul the European Commission's approval of Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, citing legal errors and significant competitive failures.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany urged to clarify refugee policy for Palestinians DW 07/24/2025

Palestinians' asylum applications in Germany are deprioritized due to the conflict following the October 7 Hamas attack.
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fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Microsoft-owned GitHub says open source needs to be funded

GitHub urges the EU to establish a publicly funded 'Sovereign Tech Fund' to support the underfunded open source software ecosystem.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

China v EU: The fight for Europe's electric vehicle market

China's affordable electric vehicles can help Europe meet climate goals but jeopardize jobs in the European automotive sector.
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 weeks ago

French holiday camp accuses Vueling of discrimination against Jewish teens

Legal complaint filed against Vueling by holiday camp organizers over removal of Jewish teenagers from flight.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 weeks ago

Brother Of Imprisoned RFE/RL Journalist Ihar Losik Escapes Belarus After Trial

Mikita Losik was sentenced to three years for "extremist activities" after sending photos of Russian military equipment to a Telegram channel. He fled Belarus after being evacuated to safety.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Protests in Ukraine as Zelenskyy signs bill curbing anticorruption agencies

The new legislation gives the prosecutor general power to control investigations led by the National Anticorruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, raising concerns of independence.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Workers to lose out in Budget 2026 as hospitality Vat reduction takes up majority of tax cuts

The Budget is currently earmarked for €1.5 billion in tax cuts next year, but reducing VAT for the hospitality sector could consume €1 billion of that allocation.
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fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

EU reveals (latest) start date for EES biometric passport checks

The Entry & Exit System (EES) will come into effect on October 12th, 2025, and will be phased in gradually across the EU/Schengen zone.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Russia used the vote of no confidence against Von der Leyen to stir up polarization in the EU

The Kremlin used the recent vote of no confidence against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to launch a narrative about the dysfunctions of European institutions, attempting to polarize and weaken the EU.
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fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

NIS2: Why are firms struggling to comply?

ENISA found a need to align requirements across borders in each NIS sector, emphasizing that collaboration must be strengthened through community building events and cooperation.
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fromTechzine Global
2 weeks ago

Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office offline after Citrix vulnerability: possible data breach (update)

Dutch Public Prosecution Service disconnected from the internet due to a serious security threat involving Citrix Bleed 2.
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

New Russian Law Criminalizes Searching for Pussy Riot's "Extremist" Videos

The Russian parliament criminalized searching for extremist content, impacting accessibility to many political materials including Pussy Riot's videos.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iran to hold nuclear talks with 3 European powers on Friday

Iran, France, Germany and the United Kingdom will hold nuclear talks in Istanbul following warnings by the three European countries that failure to resume negotiations would lead to international sanctions on Tehran.
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#nina-carberry
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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'Modest and limited activities' - how Mairead McGuinness played down Fine Gael campaigning activities to Ursula von der Leyen

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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'Modest and limited activities' - how Mairead McGuinness played down Fine Gael campaigning activities to Ursula von der Leyen

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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'Modest and limited activities' - how Mairead McGuinness played down Fine Gael campaigning activities to Ursula von der Leyen

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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'Modest and limited activities' - how Mairead McGuinness played down Fine Gael campaigning activities to Ursula von der Leyen

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fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Meta declines to abide by voluntary EU AI safety guidelines

Meta refuses to sign EU voluntary guidelines for general-purpose AI models, citing legal uncertainties beyond the law's scope.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Lowry hit with 2-shot Open penalty: 'Hard to take'

Shane Lowry received a two-stroke penalty at the Open Championship after his ball appeared to move during a practice swing.
#eu-budget
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

European cyber cops target NoName057(16) DDoS network | Computer Weekly

Europol's Operation Eastwood has disrupted the NoName057(16) pro-Russian hacktivist network responsible for multiple DDoS attacks in Europe.
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fromFortune Europe
3 weeks ago

EU chief unveils $2.3 trillion budget, calling it 'the most ambitious ever'. But lawmakers remain unconvinced as the math doesn't 'add up'

The European Union proposes a 2 trillion euro budget for crisis response, infrastructure, and farmers' support.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Why don't all Africans have free movement within Africa? DW 07/17/2025

Free movement protocol adoption is crucial for trade in Africa, yet only four countries have ratified it, with security concerns hindering progress.
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