EU AI Act: Delayed Guidelines Raise Concerns
The European Union's AI Act bans certain AI systems from February 2nd, 2024, but the European Commission's delayed guidelines on these prohibitions are causing concern among civil society groups and uncertainty for businesses, with national regulators due by August 2024.
EU AI Act: Delayed Guidelines Raise Concerns
The European Union's AI Act bans certain AI systems from February 2nd, 2024, but the European Commission's delayed guidelines on these prohibitions are causing concern among civil society groups and uncertainty for businesses, with national regulators due by August 2024.
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48% Bias Score
CDU/CSU Proposes Stricter German Migration Policy
Germany's CDU/CSU party proposes a stricter migration policy including indefinite border controls, immediate detention of those with deportation orders, and the revocation of citizenship for dual nationals convicted of serious crimes, despite potential conflicts with EU law and concerns about civil ...
CDU/CSU Proposes Stricter German Migration Policy
Germany's CDU/CSU party proposes a stricter migration policy including indefinite border controls, immediate detention of those with deportation orders, and the revocation of citizenship for dual nationals convicted of serious crimes, despite potential conflicts with EU law and concerns about civil ...
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48% Bias Score
European Push for Uniform "Right to be Forgotten" for Cancer Survivors"
Multiple European countries have implemented laws granting cancer survivors the "right to be forgotten" regarding their medical history in financial matters, with variations in implementation, prompting a push for a harmonized EU-wide law.
European Push for Uniform "Right to be Forgotten" for Cancer Survivors"
Multiple European countries have implemented laws granting cancer survivors the "right to be forgotten" regarding their medical history in financial matters, with variations in implementation, prompting a push for a harmonized EU-wide law.
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24% Bias Score
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish MP Wanted for Corruption
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish MP wanted for corruption involving €107 million in alleged fraud related to the Justice Fund, prompting a hostile reaction from Poland and raising concerns about the EU's legal framework.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish MP Wanted for Corruption
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish MP wanted for corruption involving €107 million in alleged fraud related to the Justice Fund, prompting a hostile reaction from Poland and raising concerns about the EU's legal framework.
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48% Bias Score
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official Facing Embezzlement Charges
Hungary granted asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish former Deputy Minister of Justice facing charges of embezzlement and other crimes, despite a European arrest warrant issued in Poland; his lawyer claims political motivation behind the charges.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official Facing Embezzlement Charges
Hungary granted asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish former Deputy Minister of Justice facing charges of embezzlement and other crimes, despite a European arrest warrant issued in Poland; his lawyer claims political motivation behind the charges.
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56% Bias Score
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amidst Member State Opposition
The EU is updating its 2011 directive on child sexual abuse, but member states weakened the initial proposal, omitting key protections and drawing criticism from child advocacy groups; in 2022, 1.5 million cases were reported in the EU.
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amidst Member State Opposition
The EU is updating its 2011 directive on child sexual abuse, but member states weakened the initial proposal, omitting key protections and drawing criticism from child advocacy groups; in 2022, 1.5 million cases were reported in the EU.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Border Controls Result in 43,500 Rejected Entries
Since October 2023, German border controls have resulted in 43,500 rejected entries, significantly impacting irregular immigration; the government plans to extend these controls until March, citing a 34% decrease in asylum applications compared to the previous year, while the opposition seeks perman...
Germany's Border Controls Result in 43,500 Rejected Entries
Since October 2023, German border controls have resulted in 43,500 rejected entries, significantly impacting irregular immigration; the government plans to extend these controls until March, citing a 34% decrease in asylum applications compared to the previous year, while the opposition seeks perman...
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44% Bias Score
EU Court Challenges FIFA's Authority, Threatening Swiss-Based Sports Legal System
The European Court of Justice advised that EU national courts can review Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decisions, potentially impacting FIFA and the international sports legal system based in Switzerland following a Belgian club's decade-long legal challenge to FIFA's third-party ownership ru...
EU Court Challenges FIFA's Authority, Threatening Swiss-Based Sports Legal System
The European Court of Justice advised that EU national courts can review Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decisions, potentially impacting FIFA and the international sports legal system based in Switzerland following a Belgian club's decade-long legal challenge to FIFA's third-party ownership ru...
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40% Bias Score
Romania Defies EU, Authorizes Banned Bee-Killing Pesticide
Romania defied a European Union court ruling by approving the use of banned bee-killing pesticides, including Cruiser 350 FS, for maize and sunflower crops in 2025, citing severe pest infestations and economic pressures, despite concerns about pollinator health and EU enforcement challenges.
Romania Defies EU, Authorizes Banned Bee-Killing Pesticide
Romania defied a European Union court ruling by approving the use of banned bee-killing pesticides, including Cruiser 350 FS, for maize and sunflower crops in 2025, citing severe pest infestations and economic pressures, despite concerns about pollinator health and EU enforcement challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Lawmaker Wanted on Corruption Charges
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish lawmaker and former justice minister wanted on corruption charges exceeding €107 million related to the misuse of a justice fund, prompting condemnation from Poland and raising questions about EU judicial cooperation.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Lawmaker Wanted on Corruption Charges
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish lawmaker and former justice minister wanted on corruption charges exceeding €107 million related to the misuse of a justice fund, prompting condemnation from Poland and raising questions about EU judicial cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
EU Court Mandates Work Hour Recording for Spanish Domestic Employees
The European Court of Justice mandated that Spanish employers must record the daily working hours of domestic employees, a decision stemming from a 2019 ruling and impacting worker rights and potentially triggering legal challenges. This follows a 2019 Spanish law requiring work hour tracking for al...
EU Court Mandates Work Hour Recording for Spanish Domestic Employees
The European Court of Justice mandated that Spanish employers must record the daily working hours of domestic employees, a decision stemming from a 2019 ruling and impacting worker rights and potentially triggering legal challenges. This follows a 2019 Spanish law requiring work hour tracking for al...
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48% Bias Score
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amid Member State Opposition
The European Union is updating its 2011 directive on combating child sexual abuse, but member states have weakened the proposal, removing key protections for children who have reached the age of consent, despite over 1.5 million cases reported in 2022.
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amid Member State Opposition
The European Union is updating its 2011 directive on combating child sexual abuse, but member states have weakened the proposal, removing key protections for children who have reached the age of consent, despite over 1.5 million cases reported in 2022.
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40% Bias Score