EU wants to know how Meta tackles child sex abuse
The EU on Friday demanded Instagram-owner Meta provide more information about measures taken by the company to address child sexual abuse online.
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EU agrees rules to protect journalists from abusive lawsuits
The European Parliament and EU member states agreed draft new rules on Thursday that are intended to protect journalists and activists from abusive lawsuits used to silence public criticism.
‘No excuse for hitting a hospital’ in Gaza: EU chief
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday there is “no excuse for hitting a hospital full of civilians” in Gaza, but did not apportion blame for the blast.
EU to investigate Musk’s X for potential Hamas-Israel conflict disinfo
The European Commission said Thursday it is opening an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to determine if it has allowed the spread of disinformation about the conflict in the Middle East.
EU wants ‘full clarity’ on Poland cash-for-visas scandal
The EU’s executive arm said Tuesday it was still waiting for clear answers from Poland about “extremely worrying” allegations of visa fraud by the country’s consulates and contractors.
EU, World Bank, Napocor collaborate to bring solar power to underserved communities in the Philippines
In a groundbreaking initiative to promote sustainable energy solutions, the European Union (EU), the World Bank and the National Power Corporation (Napocor) have come together to inaugurate rural network solar power plants in the Philippines.
EU deplores democracy ‘erosion’ in Hong Kong
The EU warned Friday that democracy and rights in Hong Kong declined further in 2022, casting doubt on China’s vow to maintain “one country, two systems”.
Twitter ‘chose confrontation’ on EU disinformation code
Twitter “chose confrontation” by exiting a voluntary EU disinformation code of practice that lays ground rules for an incoming European law on digital services, a European Union commissioner said Monday.
Marcos wants Southeast Asian leaders to push for economic revitalization in ASEAN meet
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expects the ASEAN leaders to make a concerted effort to revitalize the region’s economy
EU warns China supplying Russia arms would be ‘red line’
The EU’s foreign policy chief on Monday warned China against providing Russia weapons for its war on Ukraine, after Beijing dismissed US allegations that it was considering sending arms.
