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#eu-funding

The European Commission is allocating €145.5 million to enhance cybersecurity for small and medium enterprises, with a focus on hospitals and healthcare providers.

According to the report, while EU spending on fire prevention has increased significantly, misallocation and rushed spending have undercut the effectiveness of these measures.

Kaja Kallas, the European Union's top diplomat, said, "In a time of growing, unfiltered content, independent journalism is more important than ever."

Kallas emphasized that independent journalism's importance has grown in the face of unfiltered content and authoritarian regimes, stating that emergency funding from the EU aims to support RFE/RL's mission.

The briefing outlines the significant risks associated with the implementation of INTERPOL's interoperable policing and biometric technologies in West Africa, particularly their potential to compromise human rights and privacy.