The European Commission has unveiled TraceMap, a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform tospeed up the detection of food fraud, contaminated food and outbreaks of foodborne illnessesacross the EU. In line with the EU’s high safety standards for food and imported products, this new tool will strengthenconsumer safety and help national authorities work more effectively, innovating […]
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Commission presents measures to increase EU energy independence and affordability
The European Commission presented the first initiatives to boost investment in local clean energy solutions, increase resilience and reduce energy prices. The current geopolitical context reminds us once again of the risks associated with Europe’s dependence on imported fossil fuels. Citizens and industries are rightly concerned about high energy prices. Clean energy sources remain the […]
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The European Parliament advocates protecting copyright and creators against AI
The use of copyright-protected works by artificial intelligence requires transparency and fair remuneration, according to Parliament. On Tuesday, the plenary approved a series of recommendations to protect creative work covered by copyright from use by artificial intelligence, with 460 votes in favour, 71 against and 88 abstentions. MEPs believe that EU copyright law should apply […]
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The EU steps up its civil protection efforts and brings home 356 citizens amid events in the Middle East
Two repatriation flights chartered directly by the European Commission have landed safely in Romania. Both flights brought back to Romania 356 European citizens who were stranded in the Middle East, from Oman. For the first time, the Commission mobilised its own transport and logistics capabilitiesfrom rescEUat the request of the Romanian authorities. This operation marks […]
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Council calls for greater efforts to combat child poverty
The Council is calling on the Commission and EU countries to provide greater support to children, in order to increase their well-being and combat poverty and social exclusion. In conclusions approved last March 9, the Council draws attention to the potential long-term implications of child poverty, and calls for adequate funding for policies that address child […]
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The Commission invests over €103 million in strategic European projects on the environment and climate
The European Commission is investing over€103 million in seven strategic projectsacross Europe with funding from the LIFE programme. These projects will help strengthen the EU’s prosperity, reinforce economic stability, food systems and environmental ecosystems, while improving public health and quality of life across the continent. The selected projects are located inFinland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, […]
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Migration: Civil Liberties Committee adopts reform of EU return rules
Third-country nationals with a return decision will be required to cooperate with the return authorities in order to leave the EU territory. Returns to a third country may take place on the basis of an agreement between the Member States and the EU and a third country. Returnees could be detained for up to 24 […]
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The Commission launches the Women in Agriculture Platform
To mark International Women’s Day, the European Commission has launched theWomen in Farming platform,a new initiative designed to empower women in agriculture and strengthen equal opportunities in this sector and in rural communities. Announced in the Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food last year, its aim is to help increase the number of women participating […]
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Commission publishes guidelines to support teachers on key priorities for digital education
The European Commission has published four sets of guidelines — two new editions and two updated editions — to help teachers engage in the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data in education, promote digital literacy, select high-quality digital educational content, and teach computer science. These guidelines are part of the Digital Education Action […]
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