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Cohesion policy: EU co-legislators strike a deal on a new instrument to promote the development of cross-border regions (BRIDGEforEU)

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The Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators today reached a provisional agreement on a new Border Regions’ Instrument for Development and Growth in the EU – BRIDGEforEU. The regulation on the instrument seeks to support the development of cross-border regions by making it easier to find solutions to their challenges, such as infrastructure development and … Leer más

New rules for better cross-border enforcement of traffic laws

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The Commission welcomes the Parliament and Council’s final adoption of the Directive to strengthen cross-border enforcement of road traffic rules. While previous EU rules improved compliance with road safety regulations by non-resident drivers, a significant gap remains, with approximately 40% of cross-border offences going unpunished due to challenges in identifying offenders or enforcing fines. The … Leer más

Arms trafficking group uncovered in Albania and Kosovo*

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Authorities from Albania and Kosovo, supported by Eurojust and Europol, have disrupted an arms trafficking gang operating in both countries. The suspects were responsible for the supply, transport and sale of weapons and explosive materials, setting up an intricate import and export route towards the European Union. During a joint operation on 10 and 11 … Leer más

NET4EXA: Advancing European Interconnect for HPC and AI

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Interconnection networks are crucial to a supercomputer’s performance, acting as its backbone. Without a robust interconnect, even the most powerful systems would struggle to keep up with the demands of modern HPC and AI workloads. By linking supercomputer components like processors and storage with ultra-fast networks, interconnect technologies manage large-scale connections, support parallel tasks, and … Leer más

Forward look: 16 – 29 December 2024

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Overview of the main topics and events at the Council of EU and European Council for the coming fortnight. The Council’s General Secretariat will be closed between 23 December 2024 and 2 January 2025. The next issue of the Forward Look will be published on 10 January 2025. Foreign Affairs Council, 16 December 2024 The … Leer más

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In an opinion adopted in plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has called for reforms to unlock the full potential of securitisation in the EU. By boosting investment and improving access to credit, the EESC aims to make securitisation a key tool in achieving the EU’s economic goals –especially its green transition and … Leer más

Italy: EIB provides €100 million for Marcegaglia’s decarbonisation and innovation strategy

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EIB EIB financing aims to boost Marcegaglia’s energy efficiency and support efforts to decarbonise and automate processes. The investments to be made by 2028 will impact the main plants in Ravenna, Gazoldo degli Ippoliti (Mantua) and San Giorgio di Nogaro (Udine). Today the European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced €100 million in financing for Marcegaglia, the Mantua-based steel group. This operation … Leer más

How you scroll matters: passive social media use linked to loneliness

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Passive consumption of social media seems to reinforce feelings of disconnection, according to a JRC policy brief which examines the relationship between social media use and loneliness.  Social media has become an inescapable part of daily life. It facilitates global connectivity, allowing individuals to engage in conversations, collaborate, and share thoughts, photos, and ideas. It … Leer más