They are calling instead for a global pause “until the scientific consensus settles on the benefits and harms that age-assurance technologies can bring, and on the technical feasibility.” The signatories include Ronald Rivest, winner of the prestigious Turing Award in computing, and Bart…
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Anführer der Hilflosen – POLITICO
Der Iran-Konflikt dominiert die internationale Lage: Nach einer Eskalationswelle zwischen Washington, Tel Aviv und Teheran steht auch Europa im Fokus. Wie handlungsfähig Europa wirklich ist, wie Einstimmigkeitsregeln blockieren und welche Rolle Deutschland und die EU in den…
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Chaos in Iran is a good endgame for Israel’s Netanyahu – POLITICO
On Saturday night, Netanyahu urged Iranians to “unshackle themselves from tyranny,” seizing a “once in a generation chance” to overthrow the dictatorship. “Take to the streets en masse” and “get the job done,” he added. Cleaving to the same strategy, U.S. President Donald…
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Iran crisis puts UK leader Keir Starmer in a new political bind – POLITICO
The shift came after escalating threats to British troops and citizens from missile and drone attacks. Just hours after the release of Starmer’s Sunday statement, the Ministry of Defence told the Daily Mail that it was responding to a suspected drone attack on a key British airbase in…
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Mercosur gamble shows von der Leyen thinks she can go over France’s head – POLITICO
The Commission chief said she consulted widely with countries and lawmakers. However, shortly after the announcement, Macron said that “for France, it’s a surprise, and an unpleasant one.” A chorus of French ministers and lawmakers also slammed the decision, accusing officials in Brussels…
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Iran crisis poses fresh test for divided EU – POLITICO
“There has to be emergency meetings left, right and center,” a senior diplomat from the region told POLITICO, underscoring the urgency for the EU to quickly adopt a strong position. “This is a turning point for the Middle East, Europe and the U.S.”
International law
Emmanuel…
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Why the center left is succeeding in Kosovo – POLITICO
It seemed Kurti was in politics for the right reasons — and he had the past to prove it. A former political prisoner under Serbian rule, he spent years in opposition as one of the only credible voices speaking for true independence in Kosovo.
And the promise he represented was different:…
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one standard for greener healthcare – POLITICO
In short, fragmentation slows progress, weakens trust and importantly prevents comparability.
In practice, the absence of a harmonied standard allows 27 different interpretations of sustainability to coexist is incompatible with a functioning ingle arket.
Fortunately, PAS2090:2025…
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France to bolster military presence in the Middle East – POLITICO
PARIS — France will bolster its military presence in the Middle East after an Iranian counterattack hit a French naval base in the region.
French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking ahead of an emergency security and defense council Sunday evening, said…
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Iran’s exiled prince tells Europe to get off the fence and back the war – POLITICO
“The military operation is a humanitarian rescue mission and will save many lives,” Pahlavi said. “Europe’s decision to proscribe the IRGC is welcome but it now needs to go further and support our transition plan to rebuild Iran. Europe has too long sat on the fence. This is the…
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