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Hungary’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, amid allegations from Prime Minister Péter Magyar that Sulyok serves as a puppet for Viktor Orbán. Sulyok, however, claims the amendment is unconstitutional and remains firm in his position.
The EU has imposed sanctions on VK Company for facilitating the repression of dissent against President Vladimir Putin and his actions in Ukraine. In response, VK stated that its services continue to operate normally for users.
Leipzig start-up Urban Privacy is addressing AI surveillance with innovative fashion, including anti-tracking jackets designed to confuse AI cameras. Their products, like a smartphone pouch that blocks tracking, highlight the growing awareness of privacy issues amid increasing digital surveillance technologies.
A video claiming to show recent riots in Paris has gained traction online, but it actually depicts unrest from December 2022. French officials have confirmed its misrepresentation, relating it to protests following a racially motivated shooting in the city, with significant misinformation circulating on social media.
Leaked calls reveal Hungary’s Foreign Minister briefing Russia’s Lavrov during a crucial EU summit, offering confidential EU documents and facilitating a meeting between Prime Minister Orbán and President Putin. This development raises significant questions regarding Hungary’s alignment with EU policies amidst ongoing tensions with Russia.
In a new edition of The Ring, aired from the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs Lena Düpont (EPP) and Juan Fernando López Aguilar (S&D) discuss the potential impact of return hubs on accelerating the repatriation of irregular migrants.
Disinformation researchers warn that Hungary’s ruling party, Fidesz, is circumventing a ban on political advertisements across Meta platforms ahead of the 12 April elections. Despite a significant decrease in such ads since the ban, illicit political messaging continues to proliferate, raising concerns about election integrity.
European gas prices fell sharply by approximately 20% following a ceasefire agreement involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. This development has raised expectations for lower energy costs, although delayed savings for consumers may persist due to existing fixed tariff contracts and requisite market adjustments.
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