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The EU Parliament's employment committee is to wave through a new directive to protect workers from algorithmic management – a move welcomed by their advocates.
MEPs to shield workers from algorithm regime
The EU Parliament's employment committee is to wave through a new directive to protect workers from algorithmic management – a move welcomed by their advocates.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
"The time for piecemeal or complacent solutions is over," centre-right German MEP Tomas Tobé, who leads the work of the European Parliament on the European Democracy Shield, tells the commission, ahead of its official presentation this week.
EU needs real 'democracy shield', not another buzzword
"The time for piecemeal or complacent solutions is over," centre-right German MEP Tomas Tobé, who leads the work of the European Parliament on the European Democracy Shield, tells the commission, ahead of its official presentation this week.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
"The time for piecemeal or complacent solutions is over," centre-right German MEP Tomas Tobé, who leads the work of the European Parliament on the European Democracy Shield, tells the commission, ahead of its official presentation this week.
EU needs real 'democracy shield', not another buzzword
"The time for piecemeal or complacent solutions is over," centre-right German MEP Tomas Tobé, who leads the work of the European Parliament on the European Democracy Shield, tells the commission, ahead of its official presentation this week.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Today, Deregulation plans break EU law, legal scholars warn:
Deregulation plans break EU law, legal scholars warn
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November 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Surprise EU rollback of 'GDPR' digital-rights rules prompts alarm
Surprise EU rollback of 'GDPR' digital-rights rules prompts alarm
People's sexual orientation, ethnicity, or political views could be exposed in proposed EU changes to the 'GDPR' digital-rights laws, civil society experts warn, after a leaked draft.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Bulgaria mulls banning civil society from speaking to students
Bulgaria mulls banning civil society from speaking to students
An amendment has been tabled to the Bulgarian government's education bill that would ban foreign funded civil society from speaking to students or risk up to €10,000 fines.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Orbán’s Washington triumph exposes Trump’s support for illiberal allies
Orbán’s Washington triumph exposes Trump’s support for illiberal allies
At first glance, Viktor Orbán’s meeting with Donald Trump seemed a win for the Hungarian PM and his Russia-leaning foreign policy. In reality, it traded campaign support for steps toward energy diversification.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Deregulation plans break EU law, legal scholars warn
Deregulation plans break EU law, legal scholars warn
Over one hundred legal experts have warned that the EU’s Omnibus I package, which cuts green and social reporting rules, breached EU law and was "likely to be annulled" if adopted.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Deregulation plans break EU law, legal scholars warn
Deregulation plans break EU law, legal scholars warn
Over one hundred legal experts have warned that the EU’s Omnibus I package, which cuts green and social reporting rules, breached EU law and was "likely to be annulled" if adopted.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
EU 'debt claim' could unlock Russian billions for Ukraine, says Belgian lawyer
EU 'debt claim' could unlock Russian billions for Ukraine, says Belgian lawyer
'Debt' might be a legally sounder way to use Russia's money for Ukraine than the EU's 'loan' model, amid a stalemate in talks with Belgium.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The world has gathered for what’s called the “COP of truth.” Tens of thousands of delegates, activists, and journalists have descended on Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the UN’s annual climate conference. What can this COP deliver to turn decades of pledges into concrete action?
Listen: Big promises for COP30, missing players, and the climate finance gap
The world has gathered for what’s called the “COP of truth.” Tens of thousands of delegates, activists, and journalists have descended on Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the UN’s annual climate conference. What can this COP deliver to turn decades of pledges into concrete action?
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November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
People's sexual orientation, ethnicity, or political views could be exposed in proposed EU changes to the 'GDPR' digital-rights laws, civil society experts warn, after a leaked draft.
Surprise EU rollback of 'GDPR' digital-rights rules prompts alarm
People's sexual orientation, ethnicity, or political views could be exposed in proposed EU changes to the 'GDPR' digital-rights laws, civil society experts warn, after a leaked draft.
euobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
An amendment has been tabled to the Bulgarian government's education bill that would ban foreign funded civil society from speaking to students or risk up to €10,000 fines.
Bulgaria mulls banning civil society from speaking to students
An amendment has been tabled to the Bulgarian government's education bill that would ban foreign funded civil society from speaking to students or risk up to €10,000 fines.
euobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
At first glance, Viktor Orbán’s meeting with Donald Trump seemed a win for the Hungarian PM and his Russia-leaning foreign policy. In reality, it traded campaign support for steps toward energy diversification.
Orbán’s Washington triumph exposes Trump’s support for illiberal allies
At first glance, Viktor Orbán’s meeting with Donald Trump seemed a win for the Hungarian PM and his Russia-leaning foreign policy. In reality, it traded campaign support for steps toward energy diversification.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Over one hundred legal experts have warned that the EU’s Omnibus I package, which cuts green and social reporting rules, breached EU law and was "likely to be annulled" if adopted.
Deregulation plans break EU law, legal scholars warn
Over one hundred legal experts have warned that the EU’s Omnibus I package, which cuts green and social reporting rules, breached EU law and was "likely to be annulled" if adopted.
euobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Over one hundred legal experts have warned that the EU’s Omnibus I package, which cuts green and social reporting rules, breached EU law and was "likely to be annulled" if adopted.
Deregulation plans break EU law, legal scholars warn
Over one hundred legal experts have warned that the EU’s Omnibus I package, which cuts green and social reporting rules, breached EU law and was "likely to be annulled" if adopted.
euobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
'Debt' might be a legally sounder way to use Russia's money for Ukraine than the EU's 'loan' model, amid a stalemate in talks with Belgium.
EU 'debt claim' could unlock Russian billions for Ukraine, says Belgian lawyer
'Debt' might be a legally sounder way to use Russia's money for Ukraine than the EU's 'loan' model, amid a stalemate in talks with Belgium.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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November 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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Today, EU budget, migrants, and climate on EU agenda This WEEK:
EU budget, migrants, and climate on EU agenda This WEEK
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November 10, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Budget talks are likely to dominate this week, as the European Parliament holds a mini-plenary session in Brussels. The EU will also be heading to Brazil with a watered-down 2040 climate target as the main formal conference kicks off on Monday.
EU budget, migrants, and climate on EU agenda This WEEK
Budget talks are likely to dominate this week, as the European Parliament holds a mini-plenary session in Brussels. The EU will also be heading to Brazil with a watered-down 2040 climate target as the main formal conference kicks off on Monday.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
It is undeniable that policymakers are responsible for involving persons with disabilities in solutions to address climate change. However, the climate and disability movements must present a united front to pressure them.
Why climate solutions need to be disability friendly
It is undeniable that policymakers are responsible for involving persons with disabilities in solutions to address climate change. However, the climate and disability movements must present a united front to pressure them.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:01 AM