EU prepares new social media regulations
The European Union is actively developing regulations that will significantly restrict existing social media business models. The primary goal is to protect children and young people from harmful content and manipulative algorithms. This was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her speech in Copenhagen. “We see…
Over 100 Labour MPs sign statement in support of Keir Starmer
More than 100 members of parliament from the UK’s ruling Labour Party have issued a joint statement in support of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They declared that it is “not the time for a leadership contest” and urged fellow party members to focus on the work of government and restoring…
A scandal has erupted in Italy over the sale of citizenship for €5,000
A major corruption scandal has erupted in the Italian town of San Remo. For several years, local council officials and immigration officers have been selling Italian passports, and residence permits to foreigners in exchange for bribes of €5,000 or more. The police and the Genoa public prosecutor’s office are conducting…
Poland demands explanation for how wanted ex-justice minister managed to leave Hungary for the US
Poland will request that both Hungary and the United States provide the legal and factual grounds that allowed former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro to leave Hungarian territory and enter the United States. This was announced on Monday by Polish Foreign Ministry spokesman Maciej Wiewióra. Warsaw had previously been counting on…
Rheinmetall and Destinus launch joint cruise missile production in Europe
German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall has announced a joint project with European company Destinus to produce advanced cruise missiles. The partnership aims to rapidly build up European missile capabilities amid growing uncertainty in transatlantic relations. According to Rheinmetall’s statement, the new production will be based in Germany and possibly other EU…