The EU has been struggling with a loss of productivity and slump in growth for almost two decades, while its competitors China and the US have surged ahead, taking the lead in innovation and retaining key industries.
Category: 3. Europe
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US instability opens door for European innovation – European patent chief
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Dutch privacy regulator latest to warn against use of Meta AI
The Dutch privacy watchdog Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) is the latest regulator to warn Meta’s Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp users that they should object if they don’t want their public data to be used to train the company’s artificial intelligence tool Meta AI.
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France launches national online survey to gauge psychological impact of TikTok use on young people
The consultation is part of a parliamentary commission of inquiry probing the platform and its impacts on young users in particular.
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Private Lenders in Europe Want In on the ‘Sell America’ Movement
They’ve long been a second thought in the US-dominated world of private credit, but fund managers in Europe are now getting a spike in interest from global LPs — and they’re eager to grab a piece of the “Sell America” movement.
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German coalition member backs US easing Nord Stream sanctions in Russia peace talks – POLITICO
Her comments come after POLITICO reported that Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, advocates lifting sanctions on Russian energy infrastructure, including the Nord Stream 2 Russia-to-Germany gas pipelines, as part of potential peace negotiations.
The move reflects a broader effort by…
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IKEA pop-up café – POLITICO
Vibe: Upon entering, you are instantly transported into an IKEA showroom. Your humble reviewer was taken back to his first week in Brussels, wandering the labyrinthine interior of the IKEA store in Anderlecht in search of potted plants, spatulas and assorted knickknacks for his new…
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Refugee allowance and rent compensation: Here's how benefits for Ukrainians are changing in Europe
As the Ukrainian exodus to Europe eases down, countries are starting to change their asylum allowance rules and benefits. Here’s how they compare.
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‘Protect the dolls’: How a t-shirt became a viral symbol for trans rights
Pedro Pascal caused a sensation on Tuesday when he made a surprise appearance at the London premiere of *the new Marvel film Thunderbolts*.*
The actor stood on the red carpet wearing a white t-shirt with the message ‘Protect the Dolls’ written in black, in support of trans women,…
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In silence and prayer, thousands say farewell to Pope Francis at St Peter’s Basilica
More than 60,000 people have visited St Peter’s Basilica to bid farewell to Pope Francis. The queue started again at 6 am on Thursday, and thousands continue to arrive. Euronews journalist Maria-Michela D’Alessandro joined them.
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MEPs seek 70% ‘buy European’ ratio for EU defence cash
Despite internal divisions and an attempted delay, MEPs have passed a report calling to reduce Europe’s reliance on non-EU suppliers, boost joint procurement, and strengthen the bloc’s defence capabilities.
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