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Progress report pushes EU’s AI Act forward

Slovenia, which holds the EU presidency, has released a progress report on the European Union's draft artificial intelligence act ('AIA')…

3 years ago

EU makes move into venture capitalism

In an unprecedented development, the EU will make significant investments in new small and medium-sized enterprises as part of the…

3 years ago

EU’s Eastern neighbours urge faster integration

The heads of governments of the three Eastern Partnership countries at the front of the queue for EU membership are…

3 years ago

State nuclear firm to build Slovakia’s biggest solar facility

The Slovak government announced plans to the build the country’s largest solar park on Monday. State nuclear company JESS will construct…

3 years ago

EU’s green hydrogen hopes run high amid high energy prices

Production of "green" hydrogen produced with renewable energy sources may be coming into focus for the European Union as a…

3 years ago

Czechia’s Petr Fiala officially becomes PM

Czechia’s President Milos Zeman officially appointed Petr Fiala as prime minister to lead a broad coalition of right-wing and centrist…

3 years ago

Slovenia takes surprise U-turn in nominating European Public Prosecutors’ Office delegates

In a surprise move on Thursday, Slovenia's government, which holds the EU presidency, ended months of delays in appointing the…

3 years ago

Ex army officer to lead Romania, as MPs put differences aside to face crises

Romanian MPs overwhelmingly approved a grand coalition that includes historically bitter rivals the National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Social…

3 years ago

Taiwan could supply Europe with chips, eyes central Europe

Taiwan could help alleviate Europe’s semiconductor shortage by setting up manufacturing operations in central Europe. With a reputation as a…

3 years ago

Gazprom gives Moldova two more days to pay off natgas debt

Natural gas shipments should continue to flowing to Moldova, as Gazprom has given Chisinau two more days to pay off…

3 years ago

Hungary’s third-richest man plans to run for government in 2022

Hungarian porn baron Gyorgy Gattyan has announced plans to found a party and field candidates in all of Hungary's constituencies…

3 years ago

Polish, Hungarian currencies take a beating

Poland's currency, the zloty (PLN), saw a 12-year low against the euro, while the Hungarian forint (HUF) also plunged to…

3 years ago

EU advances on linking funding of Poland, Hungary, to rule of law

The European Commission (EC) has ordered Hungary and Poland to account for alleged rule of law violations that may significantly…

3 years ago

Serbia, Hungary most vulnerable to Russian, Chinese influence – Globsec report

Serbia and Hungary are the Eastern European countries most exposed to Russia and China, a new study found. Czechia and Romania…

3 years ago

Zeman may attempt to block Pirate Party leader’s appointment as foreign minister

The formation of a new governing coalition in Czechia could be set to stall after President Milos Zeman reportedly threatened…

3 years ago

Visegrad 4 reps sign joint declaration in support of nuclear energy

Strengthening energy sovereignty and energy security, maintaining affordable energy prices and decarbonising energy production can only be achieved through the…

3 years ago

Czechia’s next prime minister to be named next Friday

The swearing-in of the Czech Republic's new prime minister looks to be a done deal, scheduled for Friday, 26 November.…

3 years ago

Taiwan’s “Representative Office” opens in Lithuania

Taiwan has opened what it calls its Representative Office in Lithuania, defying China's attempts to dissuade Vilnius from allowing what…

3 years ago

EU plans stricter regulations for soil quality

The European Commission is proposing that soils are given the same legal status as air and water as part of…

3 years ago

Brussels backs up on boosting trade, economic relations with Taiwan

Lawmakers in Brussels have taken a step back from pursuing their plan to unveil a new strategy for EU trade…

3 years ago