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US imposes visa bans on ex-EU commissioner, four others; European Commissi
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The United States has imposed visa bans on a former European Union Commissioner, Thierry Breton, and four other Europeans, accusing them of "organised efforts" to suppress "American viewpoints," Al Jazeera reported.
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EU tech commissioner Virkkunen vows to fight "unfounded claims" amid US ta
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Several Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) expressed dissatisfaction over the silence, with Spanish MEP Laura Ballarin (S&D) stating that Virkkunen "has been too silent for too long on this matter," according to Euro News. She said the EU must "step up and [...] speak out loud the lan
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EU to probe Apple, Meta, Alphabet under new digital law
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In a statement on March 25, the commission, which is executive of the 27-nation European Union bloc said that it was investigating Alphabet's rules on steering in Google Play and self-preferencing on Google Search, Apple's rules on steering in the App Store and the choice screen for Safari a
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EU lawmakers agree on artificial intelligence laws
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The legislation imposes a ban on harmful AI practices "considered to be a clear threat to people's safety, livelihoods and rights."
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X removes hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts, saying "no place" for ter
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The swift response from X was prompted by a 24-hour ultimatum issued by European Union industry chief Thierry Breton to Elon Musk, urging him to combat the spread of disinformation on X and ensure compliance with new EU online content regulations.
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EU Digital Chief warns Elon Musk; says Twitter must follow Europe's platfo
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A top European Union official warned Twitter owner Elon Musk on Wednesday that the social media platform must take significant steps to comply with EU content moderation laws, and that European officials will be monitoring closely for compliance.
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EU Space Policy chief condemns Russian missile test in low orbit
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], November 17 (ANI/Sputnik): European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton condemned Russia's anti-satellite missile system test, which led to the destruction of a satellite in low orbit.
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EU on track for herd immunity from COVID-19 by mid-July: Vaccine chief
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], April 9 (ANI): The European Union is on track for herd immunity by mid-July, the EU's vaccine chief Thierry Breton has said.
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EU to initiate launcher alliance to enhance space autonomy
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], January 13 (ANI/Xinhua): The European Space Program needs a European launcher alliance to ensure independent access to space, European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton said Tuesday.
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