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The European Parliament’s proposed digital levy could generate up to €25.2 billion yearly, significantly exceeding the European Commission’s prior estimates. MEP Danuše Nerudová highlighted the broader tax base considered, which includes online gambling and digital services, amid ongoing negotiations for the EU’s long-term budget.

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European defence ministers convened in Brussels to bolster support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression, which is impacting the region. Discussions will focus on enhancing the EU’s emergency protocols against hybrid threats and addressing financial aid needs for Ukraine’s military, as President Zelenskyy seeks €23.5 billion.

A fatal attack during Berlin’s Pride parade has prompted renewed scrutiny of EU intelligence-sharing on suspected extremists. The suspect, Abdul Ballout, previously known to authorities, travelled outside the Schengen Area and returned undetected, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current cross-border security measures.

AI companies will face new obligations under the EU’s AI Act starting Sunday, mandating that deepfakes and AI-generated content be clearly identified as artificial. While the regulations aim to enhance transparency, technical challenges may undermine their effectiveness, raising concerns about the accuracy of content detection.

Mainstream large language models (LLMs), including Google Gemini, have reportedly cited pro-Russian propaganda from a US- and EU-sanctioned outlet, the Foundation to Battle Injustice (r-FBI), during interactions. Researchers found these LLMs occasionally regarded claims about Ukraine as legitimate, raising concerns over their susceptibility to misinformation.

A terrorist attack occurred in Berlin during the Christopher Street Day event, resulting in one death and several critical injuries. This incident, linked to prior assaults on LGBTQ+ communities, highlights a disturbing trend of violence motivated by Islamism, significantly impacting the sense of security among sexual minorities.

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