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EU lawmakers are contesting a European Commission rule regarding data centre ratings, arguing it would limit public access to information on the environmental performance of individual facilities. This dispute highlights concerns about transparency in the sector’s impact on sustainability.
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This morning, European Union leaders address energy strategies and economic challenges as tensions rise over recent geopolitical developments.
Member states seek coordinated responses to enhance stability and resilience.
Investment in digital infrastructure is critical for economic growth, yet developing economies lag behind in this area. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank highlights a pressing digital divide, where fundamental connectivity remains underfunded, impeding AI readiness and exacerbating inequities in access and opportunities.
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This morning, polls opened in Slovenia for parliamentary elections, featuring a close contest between Prime Minister Golob and Janez Janša. Allegations of foreign interference have surfaced amid a tightly contested race.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, polling stations in Italy remain open for a two-day referendum on judicial reform, with voter turnout at 14.88%. The outcome will significantly impact Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government ahead of national elections.
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This morning, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed attendees at a CPAC event in Budapest, emphasising a global right-wing realignment and their challenge against progressive forces within the European Union.
Overnight, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis returned to Prague due to a suspected arson incident at a drone factory.
EU FOCUS TODAY
This morning, European Union leaders convene to address pressing economic and geopolitical developments, unifying efforts for collaborative solutions.
Key discussions are expected surrounding energy security and strategic partnerships.
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This morning, Slovenia’s Prime Minister Golob urged EU leaders to address allegations of foreign interference in the upcoming elections. Concerns about corruption and public fund misuse have intensified scrutiny over the ruling coalition’s activities.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, European Union leaders convene in Brussels to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, energy crises, and Hungary’s veto on financial support for Ukraine.
Former US official John Bolton criticises the EU’s approach to the Iran situation.
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