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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.
France is set to host a meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing” on Monday, with 25 heads of state convening in Paris to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine. This coalition, jointly led by France and the UK, now comprises 37 countries and aims to strengthen military aid commitments amidst the ongoing conflict.
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A fabricated article claiming Hungary’s opposition leader Péter Magyar insulted Donald Trump is circulating online this morning, linked to a Russian disinformation operation. The ongoing campaign targets the upcoming parliamentary elections in Hungary.
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The Council of the European Union sanctioned four individuals this morning for hybrid manipulation and foreign interference on behalf of Russia. Their assets will be frozen, and EU citizens are prohibited from funding them.
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The European Commission has delayed a proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports, impacting energy markets this morning. Tensions with Hungary and Slovakia persist over the Druzhba pipeline amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
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Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed ongoing communications with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov during EU meetings. The European Commission has requested clarification amid rising political tensions ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections.
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This morning, the European Commission confirmed provisional application of the Mercosur trade deal from 1 May, linking the EU with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, despite ongoing legal challenges in the European Parliament.
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This morning, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen finalised a free-trade agreement with Australia, significantly reducing tariffs on EU goods and farm exports, with projected annual savings of €1 billion for the bloc.
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