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Most Europeans have positive view of AI, survey shows
Most people in Europe think that digital technologies, including AI, have a positive impact on their jobs, the economy, society, and on quality of life, a new survey shows. Over…
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Winners of EU translation contest for secondary schools announced
The European Commission announces today the 27 winners of its 18th EU translation contest for secondary schools ‘Juvenes Translatores'. 3070 enthusiastic participants tried their hand at translating a text between any two of…
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Brussels’ Drugs Crisis: Between Law Enforcement and Long-Term Solutions
The Growing Drug Problem in Brussels Brussels is facing a deepening crisis related to drug trafficking, consumption, and associated violence. With €1.2 billion spent on illegal drugs in Belgium in…
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New rules for more sustainable and competitive packaging economy
Today, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into force with new measures to further tackle the environmental challenges caused by excessive packaging. It will significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions, water…
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New measures to cut excessive packaging enter into force
New rules to further tackle the environmental challenges caused by excessive packaging have entered into force. The rules will help to cut significantly greenhouse gas emissions, water use and environmental…
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EU invests €200 billion in AI
The EU has launched a new initiative to boost AI in Europe, InvestAI. This will mobilise €200 billion for investment in the sector, including in AI gigafactories. A large AI…
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Parliament green lights update of VAT rules to make them fit for digital times | News
On Wednesday, Parliament’s plenary approved the changes to the rules that member states indicated in November they wished to make to the VAT Directive. MEPs approved the rules with 589…
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Have your say on the next EU long-term budget
You can give your views on the next EU long-term budget in a series of public consultations that are open for the next 12 weeks. You can also tune in…
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You can now take part in shaping the next EU long-term budget
A Commission Communication outlining the key policy and budgetary challenges that will shape the the next EU long-term budget is now available. The long-term budget - known as the Multiannual…
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COMECE Appeals to EU for Immediate Intervention in Goma, DRC Conflict
As the European Parliament prepares to vote on a resolution regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) later this week, His Eminence Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission…