Special panel – European Commission

Mehdi Arfaoui, Sociologist, Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (CNIL) & École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) Leanda Barrington-Leach, Executive Director, 5Rights Foundation  Tobiáš Bruno Galia, President’s Youth Advisory Board, Czech Council of Children and Youth Urs Buscke, Senior Legal Officer, European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) Alex Cooney, CEO & Co-founder, CyberSafeKids María […]

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Europeans concerned about child safety online as new report publishes recommendations

  Europeans are overwhelmingly worried about the risks children face on social media. This is one of the highlight findings of a new EU survey about the EU’s challenges and priorities. The other main areas of concern included democratic resilience, defence and the energy transition.  Within the context of child safety online, cyberbullying and harassment top the […]

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Launch of the EU-Ukraine Defence Industrial Partnership and Drone Deal

During President von der Leyen visit to Kyiv the two sides signed a new defence industrial partnership. The Commission has also launched the EU–Ukraine Drone Deal to deepen cooperation on drone and counter-drone technologies and disbursed €1 billion to support Ukraine’s drone capabilities. Source link This article was originally published on https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1624. It is shared […]

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Rule of law report strengthens EU democracy and fundamental rights

  An effective rule of law means we can enjoy independent justice systems, impactful anti-corruption rules, a free and pluralistic media, and strong checks and balances that protect our rights and sustain our trust in public institutions and democracy. It also provides the legal certainty that supports investment, competitiveness, and economic growth. As in previous years, the 2026 European Commission Rule of Law Report shows how well the rule of law is holding up […]

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New EU plan to address the risks and opportunities of advanced AI for cybersecurity

  The European Commission has presented a plan to address the risks and harness the opportunities of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. While the AI can improve security, it can also be misused to identify vulnerabilities, automate attacks, and significantly increase the scale and speed of cyber incidents. The new plan will bring together […]

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Commission fines AliExpress for breaching the DSA

The Commission has fined AliExpress €550 million for breaching its obligations under the Digital Services Act to diligently assess and mitigate risks relating to the sale of illegal, unsafe or counterfeit products on its e-commerce platform. It has also ordered the platform to take action. Source link This article was originally published on https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1654. It […]

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A plan to make Europe the first electro-continent

  The Commission has unveiled a new electrification action plan aimed at speeding up the shift from fossil fuels to electricity in Europe across industry, transport and buildings. The goal is to make Europe the world’s first “electro-powered” continent by aiming to increase electrification from today’s 23% of energy use to 46% by 2040. By […]

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New EU energy rules: cleaner, more secure energy and stronger consumer protection

  New electricity and gas market rules are taking effect across the EU. They aim to make Europe’s energy system cleaner, more secure and resilient. They protect citizens from energy price spikes and give them stronger rights and control over their energy choices. Revised electricity market rules: more choice and protection The 2022 energy crisis exposed consumers […]

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Office of Public Affairs | Florida Men Sentenced to Prison for $34.8M Health Care Fraud Scheme Targeting Medicare Beneficiaries

Two Florida men were sentenced to multiple years in prison for their roles in a $34.8 million health care fraud conspiracy billing Medicare for thousands of orthotic braces sent to Medicare beneficiaries who did not need them. “These fraudsters billed Medicare $34.8 million for braces that patients didn’t need and didn’t request — and now […]

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A renewed commitment to protect and empower the EU’s citizens

  When it comes to better jobs, equal opportunities, fair working conditions and strong social protection, the EU strives to improve people’s lives through the European Pillar of Social Rights. The Commission has published a communication that looks at the impact of this Pillar and highlights three areas which require urgent additional attention. The communication […]

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