EU’s ‘alternative model’ seeks to take back control of data from Big Tech
The EU wants to take back control of data, and harness it to benefit citizens, societies and companies.
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Monetary developments in the euro area: October 2020
Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 stood at 10.5% in October 2020, after 10.4% in September 2020 Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, stood at 13.8% in October, unchanged from previous month Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households stood at 3.1% in October, unchanged from previous month […]
Bodies of culled mink resurface at a mass grave in western Denmark
The bodies of thousands of culled mink have risen to the surface at a mass burial site in western Denmark.
Belarussian asylum applications increase in September, yet remain at low levels
During the first nine months of 2020, applications for asylum in the EU+[1] by all nationalities dropped by 35 % compared to the same period in 2019. In September applications crept up by 7 % over August, but national asylum authorities continued to issue more decisions despite the challenges.
Coronavirus: Germany and Russia report record number of new deaths
Germany and Russia reported their highest ever daily COVID-19 death tolls on Wednesday.
Parliament wants to grant EU consumers a “right to repair”
Encourage sustainable consumer choices and promote a culture of reuse Improve reparability and extend lifespan of products Call for a common charger to reduce electronic waste Systematic changes needed: from production and public procurement to advertising and waste management
Media freedom: EP warns of attempts to silence critics and undermine pluralism
Media freedom in Europe has declined MEPs deplore harassment and attacks on journalists, particularly from politicians EU Commission must regularly assess government interference and transparency of ownership structures No EU funds for government-controlled media or political propaganda
Parliament wants to better protect consumers from unsafe products
EU product safety rules and consumer rights have to be respected Tracing and recalling unsafe products must be improved Online platforms and marketplaces to take more responsibility to ensure products are safe Safety and security crucial for products containing Artificial Intelligence
MEPs set out blueprint for a new Industrial strategy
Call on the Commission to come up with a revised industrial strategy New strategy should include a post-COVID-19 recovery phase Digital and environmental transitions must be addressed Call to strengthen the EU’s industrial sovereignty and strategic autonomy
Italy: StudioSì Fund makes available zero-interest student loans for Southern Italy
EIB-managed “StudioSì” fund awards first €2 million in zero-interest loans to support students from Southern Italy enrolled in university in Italy or abroad. By covering tuition and living costs, StudioSì supports access to higher education and improves professional opportunities, notably for students from lower income families. Total availability of €100 million in EU social funds, […]