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eurogamer.nettechnology11 days ago
EU Parliament Extends Voluntary Message-Scanning Law Until 2028 Despite Majority Opposition
The European Parliament voted to reinstate voluntary scanning of private messages by tech firms for child sexual abuse material. A majority opposed the measure but it passed after falling 47 votes short of the 361 needed to block it under urgent procedure rules. The permission ap…
Euronewspolitics60 days ago
EU Parliament and Member States Postpone Agreement on Migrant Return Rules
The European Parliament and EU member states failed to reach agreement on a new return regulation after three sessions in Strasbourg. Talks will resume on 1 June, with the only remaining disagreement over the law's enforcement timeline.
vancouversun.compolitics65 days ago
EU Parliament to Vote on Removing Mandatory GMO Labeling for Certain NGT Gene-Edited Products
The EU Parliament will consider legislation that creates separate categories for products developed with New Genomic Techniques. NGT-1 items would no longer carry mandatory GM labeling.
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Euronewspolitics70 days ago
EU Parliament Trade Committee Keeps 19 May Date for EU-US Trade Deal Talks Despite EPP Push to Accelerate
The European People’s Party sought to advance negotiations on the EU-US trade agreement ahead of the scheduled 19 May round, but Bernd Lange rejected the move. US President Donald Trump has set a 4 July deadline for finalising the pact, threatening 25% tariffs on European cars an…
citizen.co.zafinance83 days ago
EU Parliament Questions Commission on BYD Hungary Labor Allegations
European lawmakers have raised concerns about alleged labor abuses at BYD's factory in Hungary following a watchdog report. The report details harsh working conditions, including long shifts and inadequate medical support. This marks the first such scrutiny of a Chinese-owned aut…
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