European Commission and IT Companies announce Code of Conduct on illegal online hate speech
The Commission together with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Microsoft (“the IT companies”) today unveil a code of conduct that includes…
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Civil Liberties Committee backs new European Border and Coast Guard
Plans to set up an integrated EU border management system, with a flagship European Border and Coast Guard agency, bringing…
More transparent and balanced interest representation: Commission adopts new expert group rules
The Commission has adopted new rules on the creation and functioning of the advisory expert groups which provide external expertise to…
MEPs approve €11.6m in job-search aid for redundant workers in France and Greece
Parliament approved aid on Thursday worth €6,468,000 for 557 redundant workers from the “Larissa” supermarket in Greece and €5,146,800 for…
Virtual currencies: “The technology is rapidly evolving and we must follow it”
In recent years currencies such as Bitcoin have emerged that are not issued by banks but exist in the digital…
Commission updates EU audiovisual rules and presents targeted approach to online platforms
The European Commission proposed an update of EU audiovisual rules to create a fairer environment for all players, promote European…