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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU considers another extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians

The EU is set to discuss the potential extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees into its sixth year as they navigate the ongoing implications of the war in Ukraine.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

EU leaders aim to establish a minimum age for social media platforms

EU leaders are looking to set a minimum age for the use of social media platforms to enhance the protection of minors.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Police cannot collect fingerprints from every detained person. Judgment of the CJEU

The CJEU ruled that EU law does not permit the automatic collection of fingerprints from every individual detained by national authorities, based on a case involving a French man arrested for organizing an unauthorized assembly.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Last year, 228 tons of non-compliant products were removed from the market

In 2025, Estonia recalled 228 tons of products that did not comply with EU food safety regulations following alerts from the European Commission.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Metnar wants to limit protection for Ukrainian refugees, but needs consent from the whole Union

Czech Interior Minister Vรญt Rakuลกan expressed the need for wider EU consent to limit protections for Ukrainian refugees.

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

The coalition canceled the cancellation of the office for whistleblowers / It feared the stoppage of payments from the recovery plan, changes were pushed through as an amendment to the war graves bill

Slovakia's ruling coalition has overturned a previous law aiming to restructure its whistleblower protection office, fearing loss of EU funding.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Before the EU summit: Brussels wants to lower climate protection costs

The high energy costs due to the war in Iran are affecting European industries, leading to a contentious debate among EU leaders on how to lower these prices at the upcoming summit.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The PTAC has restricted access to the online store "iizii.eu"

The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) of Latvia has limited access to the online store "iizii.eu", operated by Estonian company "VSBusiness", due to multiple consumer complaints about unfair commercial practices.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Breakdown on temporary "chat control"

EU countries and the European Parliament have reached a deadlock in negotiations over temporary regulations aimed at combatting online child abuse.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

ERR Brussels: There is no consensus in the EU on protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

The European Union is currently discussing the protection of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but there is a lack of consensus among member states.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Return hubs: The new proposal for managing returns

The EU is exploring innovative solutions for managing the issue of forced returns of third-country nationals who do not qualify for international protection.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Some municipalities refuse EU co-funding for shelter construction

Many municipalities in Latvia are turning down EU funding aimed at constructing emergency shelters, despite the country's plans to establish hundreds of such facilities.

Mar 15 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

EU's planned mass surveillance of messages halted

The European Parliament voted against the EU's proposed mass surveillance of private messages, allowing only targeted scanning for materials related to child sexual exploitation.

Mar 14 โ€ข 17:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Brussels prepares to ban the 'undressing' of real people's images using AI

EU member states are working to ban the use of artificial intelligence to generate fake naked or pornographic images of real people, as agreed upon in Brussels.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Over 4 million Ukrainians have temporary protection in EU, 60% in three countries

More than 4.3 million Ukrainians have received temporary protection status in EU countries, predominantly in Germany, Poland, and Czechia.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Hitrec: There is indeed hope. Ships are now sailing again around Cape Good Hope

The article discusses the stability and perceived safety of Croatia in the context of European Union protection and local issues.

Mar 12 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Danced with Putin, now protects tigers. Journalists discovered how much the former Austrian minister earns in Russia.

Former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl, who drew attention by inviting Vladimir Putin to her wedding in 2018, is now living in Russia where she criticizes the EU and works as an ambassador for Siberian tiger protection.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Representation of Abuse: A Curious Vote Restricts Child Protection in the EU

The EU Parliament's recent vote complicates the extension of rules allowing internet providers to scan unencrypted messages for child abuse imagery and grooming attempts.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Penalty for Portugal. Millions of euros for neglecting environmental protection

The European Court of Justice imposed significant fines on Portugal for failing to comply with EU regulations on habitat protection.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Copyright and AI: EU Parliament Demands Strict Rules for AI and Copyright Protection

The European Parliament calls for stringent regulations concerning artificial intelligence and copyright, ensuring creators receive fair compensation and that AI-generated content remains excluded from copyright protection.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Yes to extension while waiting for "chat control"

The EU Parliament has approved an extension of the current rules to combat online sexual abuse against children until August 2027.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lower energy prices in Europe. Brussels provides guidelines, but without specifics

The European Commission has proposed a set of guidelines aimed at lowering energy prices in the EU, focusing on consumer protection and combating energy poverty, but details remain sparse.

Mar 10 โ€ข 21:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

In Latvia, 407 objects could be used to create shelters

An assessment revealed that 407 state and municipal properties in Latvia are suitable for the establishment of shelters, according to the Ministry of the Interior.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Instead of hosting defense ministers, Cyprus, the EU presidency, became the one in need of protection

The informal meeting of EU defense ministers planned in Cyprus has been postponed, leaving uncertainty regarding future gatherings.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Smuggling becomes expensive - the government wants to rein in cheap imports

The Finnish government is addressing issues concerning cheap imports with a set of national and EU-level measures as recommended by a working group.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Government brakes on cheap imports โ€“ business grateful

The Finnish government is taking action to regulate imports of low-value goods predominantly from China, aiming to enhance consumer safety and environmental protection.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Oliver Laas: Age Verification in Operating Systems

The article discusses the implications of age verification laws in digital platforms as they expand globally, particularly looking at examples from Australia, the UK, and the US.

Mar 9 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In Pรคlkรคne, a bread called rieska, compared to full meat sausages by an entrepreneur, has now received a rare EU name protection

The European Commission has granted name protection to Aitoo potato rieska from Pรคlkรคne, marking it as a product of geographical indication in Finland.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The EU will prohibit calling 'steak' or 'chop' to products without meat, but maintains vegetarian hamburgers

The EU has reached a provisional agreement to prohibit the use of meat-related terms for non-meat products, while allowing vegetarian hamburgers to retain their name.

Mar 5 โ€ข 20:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Th. Plevris: "We need to talk openly about border protection with deterrence and not just search and rescue"

Greece's Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, emphasized the need for reduced migration flows and increased returns at a recent EU meeting in Brussels, advocating for a proactive approach to border protection.

Mar 5 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thanasis Plevris: "We must speak openly about border protection with deterrence and not just search and rescue"

Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanasis Plevris, emphasized the need to reduce migrant flows and increase returns during an EU meeting in Brussels.

Mar 5 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

EU Name Dispute: 'Veggie-Burger' Ban Has Failed

EU negotiators have reached an agreement allowing terms like 'Veggie-Burger' and 'Tofu-Wurst' to remain on menus, while prohibiting other vegetarian products from using misleading meat-based descriptions.

Mar 5 โ€ข 18:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

EU unlikely to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians โ€“ envoy

The EU may not extend its temporary protection scheme for Ukrainian refugees beyond the current expiration date, according to a statement by Ylva Johansson, the bloc's special envoy for Ukrainians.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Wants to implement EU regulations on internet companies as soon as possible

Iceland aims to quickly implement EU regulations governing internet companies.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Italian Defense Minister: Italy, Spain, France, and the Netherlands are sending naval units to Cyprus

Italy, alongside Spain, France, and the Netherlands, plans to send naval units to Cyprus for its protection amidst a crisis, as stated by the Italian Defense Minister.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula government publishes decree regulating protection for Brazilian agribusiness in the EU-Mercosur agreement

The Lula government has published a decree to implement safeguard measures aimed at protecting Brazilian producers under the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement.

Mar 4 โ€ข 21:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government regulates protection rules for national producers in agreements like the one approved between Mercosur and the European Union

Brazil's government has established regulations for bilateral safeguard measures to protect local producers in free trade agreements like the Mercosur-European Union deal.

Mar 4 โ€ข 21:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Slovakia cancels the law aimed at abolishing the whistleblower protection office

Slovakia has decided to revoke a law intended to abolish the whistleblower protection office following protests and legal challenges from the European Union.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Brussels assures that it will guarantee 'the full protection of the interests of the European Union'

Brussels has stated it will uphold the interests of the European Union in response to U.S. trade threats against Spain.

Mar 3 โ€ข 20:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Children and Social Media: How the EU Commission Impedes Youth Protection on the Internet

Germany's political efforts to regulate social media access for children face significant obstacles from the EU Commission.

Mar 3 โ€ข 06:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

EU sends more ships to the Middle East

The EU plans to reinforce its maritime security operation "Aspides" in the Red Sea, Gulf, and Indian Ocean by deploying more ships due to an increase in requests for protection.

Mar 1 โ€ข 21:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Investment in AI-resistant โ€˜Haloโ€™ companies helps push UK and EU markets to record highs

The rise of 'Halo' companies, which focus on heavy assets and low obsolescence, is driving UK and EU stock markets to record highs as investors seek protection from potential AI disruptions.

Mar 1 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

"Protection of civilians is a priority," says EU on US-Israel military operation against Iran

The EU emphasizes the importance of civilian protection as the US and Israel engage in military actions against Iran.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

EU calls events in Iran dangerous, urges protection of civilians

The EU's chief diplomat has labeled recent events in Iran as dangerous and called for the protection of civilians amid escalating violence and threats to global security.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Exploring the Conflict for Personal Gain

The Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau Indigenous Land in Brazil faces threats from deforestation, land grabbing, and political maneuvers seeking to undermine its protection.

Feb 28 โ€ข 03:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Temporary protection for Ukrainians in EU: no exceptions for military-age men

The European Commission has confirmed that all Ukrainians, including men of conscription age, are entitled to temporary protection in the EU until March 2027, without exceptions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Air pollution at Munich Airport: 'Only the bare minimum in health protection'

The Freising Citizens' Association is concerned that the government's plans for air quality monitoring at Munich Airport will only fulfill minimal requirements despite new EU regulations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Laura Found in Germany โ€“ She is in the Hands of the Police

Laura, a 16-year-old girl who went missing from Patras, Greece, has been located by German police and is currently under their protection.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New IT protection standards in business โ€“ implications of the implementation of the NIS2 directive

The EU adopted the NIS2 directive to enhance cybersecurity resilience in critical sectors and services across member states, mandating new obligations for member countries, including Poland, to implement cybersecurity measures.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Protection of agriculture for the Mercosur and European Union agreement will come out in the coming days, says Alckmin

Brazil's acting president Geraldo Alckmin announced that a decree regulating safeguards for the Mercosur-EU trade agreement will be published soon, emphasizing the agreement's significance for the agribusiness sector.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:40 UTC

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