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Draghi and fears about the future of Europe: "We develop artificial intelligence. It can reduce inequalities"

Draghi and fears about the future of Europe: "We develop artificial intelligence. It can reduce inequalities"

An invitation to develop artificial intelligence. Mario Draghi raises a new alarm about the future of Europe and asks EU institutions to act to encourage the use of these technologies. The former prime minister notes how the topic is often absent “in discussions”. “Europe is experiencing a moment of truth” “Credible estimates suggest that artificial intelligence could substantially raise the ...

Ukraine and European security, urgently

Ukraine and European security, urgently

Next, the newsletter of Europa Today which every Monday morning tells you what will happen in the European week to come Top of the agenda Defend Ukraine – The strong acceleration in the second half of November by the Trump administration on resolution of the war in Ukraine – first with a 28-point plan written in agreement with Russia, then ...

Automotive crisis, red alert in Germany: Merz's letter to the EU to save hybrid cars

Automotive crisis, red alert in Germany: Merz’s letter to the EU to save hybrid cars

Germany is ready to ask the European Union for an urgent revision of the regulation that establishes a ban on combustion engines set for 2035. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to urge the community institutions to review the deadline which would force the entire automotive sector to make a move towards electric conversion. Merz: “We are sending the right signal” ...

The clash between the European Union and Belgium over Russian assets: "It could jeopardize a potential peace agreement"

The clash between the European Union and Belgium over Russian assets: "It could jeopardize a potential peace agreement"

There is a Russian treasure kept in Belgium. A heavy treasure, worth 190 billion euros, frozen in the Belgian financial institution Euroclear. A treasure that the European Union would like to use as a large “reparative” loan to support Ukraine in defense costs and repairing the damage caused by Russia’s large-scale invasion. Von der Leyen’s proposal not to use European ...

Soldiers free to move in Europe: what is the new military Schengen

Soldiers free to move in Europe: what is the new military Schengen

Free movement not only of goods and people, but also of tracked vehicles. The unprecedented security threats that the Old Continent is facing in recent years are pushing the European Union to review its military strategies, thinking of a “military Schengen”. What does the “Military Schengen” initiative involve? Seven years after the launch of the action plan for military mobility ...

Between the Defense Package and discussions on the next EU budget

Between the Defense Package and discussions on the next EU budget

Next, the newsletter of Europa Today which every Sunday morning tells you what will happen in the European week to come Top of the agenda The European defense package – The publication of the Defense Package by the European Commission is expected on Wednesday 19 November. A proposal that includes two elements: the military mobility package – which concerns dual-use ...

Elon Musk vs von der Leyen: "The EU leader should be elected by the citizens"

Elon Musk vs von der Leyen: "The EU leader should be elected by the citizens"

“The EU leader should be elected by European citizens and not appointed by a committee.” Word of Elon Musk, who once again enters politics with a straight leg, commenting on the nomination of the President of the European Commission, elected after the European Council proposes a candidate and the European Parliament elects him. This time, the president of the Commission, ...