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Hungarian president signs LGBTQI+ bill into law
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Official: EU users can swerve App Store and download iOS apps from the web: Anticompetitive remedies? We've heard of them
theregister.com/2024/04/17/apple_eu_ios_web_downloads/
Quick Glance: Apple Removes iGBA Emulator from App Store for Policy Violations
- Apple has officially announced the removal of the iGBA Game Boy emulator from the App Store due to violations of the store's policies related to spam and copyright issues, with no specific details provided.
- The developers of iGBA created a similar version of the popular open-source GBA4iOS emulator by Riley Testut. Despite iGBA reaching the top of the App Store charts after its release this weekend, complaints arose regarding the app being a clear imitation overloaded with advertisements.
- The reasons behind Apple's decision to remove iGBA are still unclear. Clarification on the app removal process has been requested from Apple, and this article will be updated once additional information is received.
- An intriguing feature of iGBA was the capability for iPhone users to download any Game Boy game ROMs from the internet. However, the app's removal raises uncertainty about Apple's stance on allowing ROM-loading apps in the App Store. Nintendo has explicitly stated on its US customer support website that downloading pirated copies of its games is illegal, but whether Nintendo has reached out to Apple on this matter remains ambiguous.
Von der Leyen forced to abandon controversial appointment: The European Commission president was accused of favoritism for her choice of business envoy.
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/16/von-der-leyen-forced-to-abandon-controversial-appointment_6668565_4.html
Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership: “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says.
politico.eu/article/hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban-calls-for-eu-leadership-change-at-the-upcoming-elections/
Europe gives TikTok 24 hours to explain 'addictive and toxic' new app: Commissioner Thierry Breton likens click-to-earn version to cigarettes
theregister.com/2024/04/18/tiktok_lite_eu_info_demand/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
Seven contenders for the top job in the European Commission: The position of Commission Head will be reassigned after the EU elections. Who is in competition ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/18/sieben-anwarter-auf-den-spitzenjob-in-der-kommission-wer-macht-ursula-konkurrenz
Georgia's parliament approves law on 'foreign agents' in first reading: Georgia's parliament on Wednesday approved the first reading of a bill on "foreign ...
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Russia's war: EU promises further aid to Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
spiegel.de/ausland/eu-stellt-ukraine-weitere-hilfe-in-aussicht-a-14f20bc5-d555-43bb-aab9-20f0dae8b986
Orbán and Farage’s right-wing fiesta goes ahead in Brussels after big court win: The controversial gathering will continue as planned.
politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-nigel-farage-right-wing-fiesta-go-ahead-brussels-big-court-win/
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
EU leaders to discuss Iran sanctions following attack on Israel: European Union leaders will meet on Wednesday to discuss stepping up sanctions against Iran ...
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Pfizer news: Investigations against Ursula von der Leyen reach Bundestag: Opposition politicians in the Bundestag are calling for Germany to cooperate in the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/pfizer-nachrichten-ermittlungen-gegen-ursula-von-der-leyen-erreichen-bundestag-li.2206864
Brussels proposes return to pre-Brexit mobility for UK and EU young people: European Commission to seek approval from leaders to start talks with UK on visa-free ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/18/brussels-proposes-return-to-pre-brexit-free-movement-for-uk-and-eu-young-people
Italy's Mario Draghi calls for radical change in Europe: A petition calling for Italy's Prime Minister to take on the Commission's top job has ...
euronews.com/2024/04/18/italys-mario-draghi-calls-for-radical-change-in-europe
Quick Glance: Italy Suggests Mario Draghi for EU Commission President
- Speculations arise about Mario Draghi potentially becoming the EU Commission President.
- His report is expected to provide insights on enhancing the EU's competitiveness.
- In Italy, Draghi is seen as the top candidate for the position.
- Support for Ursula von der Leyen in Italy is diminishing, boosting Draghi's prospects.
After attack on Israel: new EU sanctions against Iran: Additional sanctions against Iran have been under consideration in the EU for some time ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/nach-angriff-auf-israel-eu-plant-neue-sanktionen-gegen-iran-li.2206612
EU looking to expand sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel: The European Union will "start the necessary work" to hit Iran with heavier ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/16/european-union-looking-to-expand-sanctions-on-iran-following-attack-on-israel
How would a 'youth mobility scheme' between the UK and EU really work?: The EU and the UK could enter into a 'youth mobility' scheme allowing young ...
thelocal.dk/20240418/how-would-a-youth-mobility-scheme-between-the-uk-and-eu-really-work
Exclusive: Microsoft's OpenAI partnership could face EU antitrust probe, sources say
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EU expected to sue Germany over gas tariff, sources say: The European Commission is expected to sue Germany for charging its neighbours an extra fee for buying ...
reuters.com/business/energy/eu-expected-sue-germany-over-gas-tariff-sources-say-2024-04-17/
Finnish epic Kalevala receives European Heritage Label: "For many generations, the Kalevala has been a source of inspiration to artists when creating new music ...
yle.fi/a/74-20083250
EU countries to pledge help for solar sector, but no trade curbs on China, draft shows
reuters.com/sustainability/eu-countries-pledge-help-solar-sector-no-trade-curbs-china-draft-shows-2024-04-15/
Belgian leader announces probe into suspected Russian interference in EU elections
apnews.com/article/eu-elections-russia-interference-f0962ec30ba2ec3833f755ccdc8bc6b2
Hungarian sex abuse scandal hits close to home for Viktor Orbán: Cover-up of paedophilia at orphanage near prime minister’s village dents reputation and leads to ...
ft.com/content/7a4c631e-3fc4-48de-a0bf-8f4ef4a852fb
Microsoft-OpenAI deal set to dodge formal EU merger probe, sources say: EU antitrust regulators have concluded that Microsoft's $13 billion investment into ...
reuters.com/technology/microsofts-13-bln-openai-deal-avoid-formal-eu-probe-bloomberg-news-reports-2024-04-17/
Georgian parliamentary committee passes the "Russian law": Despite mass rallies, the Georgian parliamentary committee has passed a bill on the "influence of ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/16/14-festnahmen-wutender-protest-gegen-das-russische-gesetz-in-georgien
EU weighs expanded Iran sanctions after Israel attack: Some European governments rebuff calls to designate Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation
ft.com/content/d77fe00d-e1d7-4504-b3d3-4fc5aadc5bfb
EU Goes on China Trade Offensive After Getting Played for Years: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is unleashing a barrage of trade restrictions ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/eu-goes-on-china-trade-offensive-after-getting-played-for-years
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Poland's "return" to the EU is rewarded with a warm shower of money: Poland has received 6.3 billion euros from the European Union's economic recovery plan - the ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/15/polens-ruckkehr-in-die-eu-wird-mit-einem-warmen-geldregen-belohnt
Police in Tbilisi use tear gas against demonstrators: Clashes broke out during demonstrations in Georgia's capital Tbilisi, leaving protesters and a police ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/17/zusammenstosse-und-verhaftungen-bei-protesten-in-georgien-gegen-agentengesetz
Ursula der Leyen: Too right-wing for the left and too left-wing for the right?: 🇪🇺 Ursula von der Leyen has brought the European Union the most transformative ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/13/ursula-von-der-leyen-und-ihre-politik-zu-rechts-fur-die-linken-und-zu-links-fur-die-rechte
Migration top priority for Irish voters ahead of EU elections: European citizens are more concerned about poverty, jobs and defence, a Eurobarometer survey found
businesspost.ie/news/migration-top-priority-for-irish-voters-ahead-of-eu-elections/
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This is how susceptible e-cars can be to repairs: A recent study from Germany among owners of e-cars provides interesting insights. And suggests which brands ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000215774/so-anfaellig-koennen-e-autos-fuer-reparaturen-sein
Conservatives win parliamentary election in Croatia: In Croatia, the conservative ruling party HDZ clearly won the parliamentary election ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/kroatien-wahlen-104.html
Now the EU public prosecutor's office is also investigating von der Leyen - and the German media is still silent - The World Week
weltwoche.de/daily/nun-ermittelt-auch-die-eu-staatsanwaltschaft-gegen-von-der-leyen-und-die-deutschen-medien-schweigen-noch-immer/
Poland gets first payment of EU recovery funds: €6.3 billion: Poland has received €6.3 billion under the European Union's recovery fund ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/15/poland-ends-long-wait-and-gets-first-payment-of-eu-recovery-funds-63-billion
Quick Glance: Poland's Strategy for EU Recovery Grants and Law Change to Boost Investments
- With a little over two years left to spend European Union recovery money, Poland is firmly focusing on maximizing the smaller grants portion of the program, while viewing cheap loans as a secondary component.
- Poland is expected to receive 6 billion euros from recovery funds on Monday, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government is revising the national reconstruction plan to list projects and reforms aimed for approval by Brussels this month.
- To expedite investments, the Polish government is also working on amending existing laws to avoid converting all incoming euro-denominated funds into Polish zlotys, with a decision expected either this month or next.
- However, some economists caution that investor optimism regarding the inflow of funds may be excessive, especially with the upcoming Polish presidential elections next year potentially impacting the implementation of necessary reforms to ensure the continuous flow of funds.
EU set to fine Oreo-maker Mondelez for blocking cross-border sales: Probe finds snack maker tried to prevent products moving between countries so consumers could ...
ft.com/content/d2abf5ca-4e54-4450-b8ed-1d9e239289f8
Sweden's Eurosceptics want EU-wide prisoner redistribution: The new Swedish Eurosceptic list for the European elections, Folklistan, led by MEP Sara Skyttedal ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/swedens-eurosceptics-want-eu-wide-prisoner-redistribution/
EU to consider Poland's defense spending in deficit limit, Polish finance minister says
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-consider-polands-defense-spending-deficit-limit-polish-finance-minister-says-2024-04-18/
Capital Markets Union best route to rival US IRA, Michel says as Letta outlines sweeping financial sector plan
euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/capital-markets-union-best-route-to-rival-us-ira-michel-says-as-letta-outlines-sweeping-financial-sector-plan/
Broadcom questioned by EU over VMware licensing changes: U.S. chipmaker Broadcom is being asked by EU antitrust regulators about changes to newly acquired cloud ...
reuters.com/technology/broadcom-questioned-by-eu-over-vmware-licensing-changes-2024-04-15/
Hungarian opposition demands early election at campaign launch: If by 9 June, the majority of the country declares they do not want to be governed by the Orbán ...
euronews.com/2024/04/15/hungarian-opposition-demands-early-election-at-campaign-launch
EU’s Jourová will replace Reynders in mediation to renew Spain’s top judicial body
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eus-jourova-will-replace-reynders-in-mediation-to-renew-spains-top-judicial-body/
EU Eyes Ukraine Reform Approval in May in Bid to Unlock More Aid: The European Union is moving toward approval of Ukraine’s reform plan in May ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/eu-eyes-ukraine-reform-approval-in-may-in-bid-to-unlock-more-aid
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EU leaders set to revive capital markets union plan in search for defence funding
ft.com/content/61bfe5dd-ee59-428f-886a-db15364018c6
EU data protection officer: Payment model on Facebook and Instagram not permitted
berliner-zeitung.de/zukunft-technologie/eu-datenschuetzer-bezahlmodell-auf-facebook-und-instagram-unzulaessig-li.2206956
'Major escalation': EU leaders rally against Iran's attack on Israel
euronews.com/2024/04/14/major-escalation-eu-leaders-rally-against-irans-attack-on-israel
UN Expert Demands EU Suspend Trade Deal With Israel Over Gaza Genocide: "Europe is the main trading partner—which accounts I think for 30% of Israel's ...
commondreams.org/news/eu-israel-trade
EU signals end of free money for poorer countries: The European Commission is pushing for the post-pandemic recovery fund not to be repeated — as well as for ...
politico.eu/article/european-commission-resisting-demands-finance-spending-poorest-european-nations/
EU sanctions Hamas, PIJ military wings over sexual violence on October 7: * * *
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/eu-sanctions-hamas-pij-military-wings-over-sexual-violence-on-october-7/
Belgium to investigate suspected Russian interference in EU elections: Belgium will investigate Russian meddling in European Parliament elections after the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/12/europe/european-elections-russian-interference-intl/
EU asylum reform: Parliament approves new rules in Brussels: After years of discussions, MPs in Brussels on Wednesday cleared the way for a reform of asylum law ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/migration-eu-parlament-beschliesst-umstrittene-asylreform-li.2204674
EU to Set Stricter Rules on Ukraine Tariff-Free Trade Extension: The European Union moved closer to extending its tariff-free trade with Ukraine ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/eu-to-set-stricter-rules-on-ukraine-tariff-free-trade-extension
Full steam ahead? Laying the tracks for night trains in Europe: Can we achieve the winning combo of efficient and comfortable travel that doesn’t cost the Earth? ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1008274/night-train-fever-what-lies-ahead-for-night-trains-in-europe
‘Ridiculous own goal’: Brussels mayor gives Europe’s hard-right a free hit before EU election
politico.eu/article/ridiculous-own-goal-brussels-mayors-give-europe-hard-right-nationalists-free-hit-before-eu-election/
European Commission endorses EUR 50 billion reform plan for Ukraine: The European Commission has supported the reform plan called the Ukraine Plan proposed by ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451364/
Russia paid pro-Kremlin lawmakers to influence EU elections, says Belgium: Authorities investigating cash payments to MEPs ahead of June vote ...
ft.com/content/8bb921fa-57b3-44aa-80d6-b35794a523db
China puzzled by EU probes on EVs, solar panels, wind turbines, minister says: China is puzzled by the European Union's decision to open probes into some of the ...
reuters.com/world/china/china-puzzled-by-eu-probes-evs-solar-panels-wind-turbines-minister-says-2024-04-12/
EU Single Market Report: Letto advises integration of the European telecoms market
euractiv.com/section/digital/news/eu-single-market-report-letto-advises-integration-of-the-european-telecoms-market/
EU leaders contemplate sanctions against Russian interference in upcoming elections
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/eu-leaders-contemplate-sanctions-against-russian-interference-in-upcoming-elections
EU parliament adopts new migration pact: The reform should come into force in 2026, after the European Commission sets out in coming months how it would be ...
lemonde.fr/en/european-union/article/2024/04/10/eu-parliament-adopts-new-migration-pact_6668025_156.html
Quick Glance: EU Parliament Approves Comprehensive Reforms to Migration Policy
- The EU Parliament has approved significant measures to reform migration policy, aiming to enhance handling irregular migration.
- The reforms aim to distribute the burden on countries that historically hosted the most asylum seekers, particularly in southern EU nations.
- Despite the limited scope of some reforms, the solidarity mechanism is expected to build trust between member states and create some harmony.
- Implementation of the reforms will take time and ultimately depend on member states, potentially leading to political tensions.
Ukraine should get same support as Israel after Iran strike, Czech politicians say
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/ukraine-should-get-same-support-as-israel-after-iran-strike-czech-politicians-say/
How Europe is paying other countries to police its borders: Under pressure from the far right ahead of this year’s elections, the EU is turning to draconian ...
ft.com/content/e58c3331-434d-453d-8c98-8f450b2f1424
MEPs heap pressure on von der Leyen, vote down envoy pick : EU lawmakers vote against Commission president’s choice of German center-right lawmaker for SME job.
politico.eu/article/parliament-tells-von-der-leyen-to-ditch-her-business-envoy/
EU-China rift deepens as Vestager launches clean tech subsidy investigation: Dissatisfaction with the European Union is mounting in Beijing following the ...
euractiv.com/section/eu-china/news/eu-china-rift-deepens-as-vestager-launches-clean-tech-subsidy-investigation/
Greek opposition seizes on EU funds fraud allegations: Money went to “the few and the powerful,” socialists claim, while government says tenders were strictly ...
politico.eu/article/greece-opposition-demands-answers-eu-funds-fraud-allegations/
Scholz urges EU leaders to expedite sending Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/scholz-urges-eu-leaders-to-expedite-sending-patriot-air-defense-systems-to-ukraine
Macron says EU must expand Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday the EU and its Western allies must expand ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/17/macron-says-eu-must-expand-iran-sanctions-after-attack-on-israel
Temu likely to face tougher online content rules as EU users soar: PDD Group's fast-fashion e-commerce retailer Temu is likely to be subject to tough EU online ...
reuters.com/technology/temu-likely-face-tougher-online-content-rules-eu-users-soar-2024-04-15/
European Council adopts law on criminal offences, penalties for EU sanction violation
kyivindependent.com/european-council-adopts-law-on-criminal-offences-penalties-for-eu-sanctions-violation/
Germany’s Scholz lashed out at EU foreign policy chief over Gaza stance : At EU summit in March, German and Austrian chancellors criticized Josep Borrell ...
politico.eu/article/olaf-scholz-josep-borrell-benjamin-netanyahu-karl-nehammer-lashed-out-at-eu-foreign-policy-chief-on-gaza-stance/
Egypt - EU states pave the way for billion-euro loan: Egypt, which is in dire economic straits, is to receive a billion-euro loan from the EU. However ...
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.aegypten-eu-staaten-ebnen-weg-fuer-milliardenkredit.e6c57272-9c46-498b-9abb-94b0a54d82fd.html
Where does the EU stand on its ammunition pledge to Ukraine?: One year after EU member states promised Ukraine one million rounds of ammunition within twelve ...
euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/where-does-the-eu-stand-on-its-ammunition-pledge-to-ukraine/
Whether neutrality or the EU: Switzerland is denying reality: Switzerland is denying reality in its foreign policy and security policy. This is taking its toll: ...
nzz.ch/meinung/ob-neutralitaet-oder-eu-die-schweiz-betreibt-realitaetsverweigerung-ld.1826301
US, Europe to up Iran sanctions as Israel pressed to ditch threatened retaliation
timesofisrael.com/us-europe-to-up-iran-sanctions-as-israel-pressed-to-ditch-threatened-retaliation/
EU migration pact ushers in 'deadly era of digital surveillance': The warning from a coalition of European digital rights groups comes after years of deadlock ...
de.euronews.com/next/2024/04/17/eu-migrationspakt-lautet-todliche-neue-ara-der-digitalen-uberwachung-ein
Chinese body says EU electric vehicle probe is stacked against China: The European Union's investigation into electric vehicles is stacked against Chinese ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/china-body-says-eu-electric-vehicle-probe-is-stacked-against-chinese-producers-2024-04-12/
Lufthansa offers concessions to gain EU nod on ITA takeover: German airline Lufthansa has offered concessions aimed at securing EU antitrust approval for its ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/lufthansa-offers-concessions-gain-eu-nod-ita-takeover-2024-04-15/
Call for reinforcement of 'Aspides' operation guarding Red Sea vessels: The EU naval mission in the Red Sea was launched to protect merchant ships from ...
euronews.com/2024/04/17/call-for-reinforcement-of-aspides-operation-guarding-red-sea-vessels
Wealth distribution in Germany: Almost half belongs to the top five percent: Wealth is more unevenly distributed in Germany than almost anywhere else in Europe ...
zeit.de/geld/2024-04/vermoegensverteilung-deutschland-ungleichheit-europa
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EU approves Illumina's plan to divest cancer test maker Grail: U.S. gene sequencing company Illumina's plan to divest cancer diagnostic test maker Grail received ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/eu-approves-illuminas-plan-divest-cancer-test-maker-grail-2024-04-12/
EU's ambassador to Georgia says foreign agents bill 'incompatible' with European values
kyivindependent.com/eus-ambassador-to-georgia-says-foreign-agents-bill-incompatible-with-european-values/
EU leaders to urge combating 'overregulation' to boost bloc's competitiveness: EU leaders meeting in Brussels will call for the bloc’s competitiveness to be ...
euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/eu-leaders-to-urge-combating-overregulation-to-boost-blocs-competitiveness/
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