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A Political Standstill
In early 2024, the collapse of Germany's Traffic Light Coalition, which comprised the Social Democrats, Greens, and Free Democrats, has resulted in a significant slowdown of the European Union's legislative agenda. The events unfolded after coalition partners failed to reach...
A Movement Towards EU-Linux
In a bold initiative launched recently, European citizen N. W. has filed Petition No. 0729/2024, calling for the European Union to create and implement a Linux-based operating system, dubbed ‘EU-Linux’, for public administrations throughout all EU member countries. This...
Overview of the EU's Biometric Exit System
In a significant development, the European Union has been facing critical challenges with its planned biometric entry and exit system. Set to be implemented as a means of enhancing border security and streamlining immigration processes, this system has re...
On November 12, the European Parliament will examine Henna Virkkunen, the nominee for EU Commissioner for Digital Affairs. This evaluation comes as various civil society organizations, including the Internet Society, Chaos Computer Club (CCC), Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Epicenter.works, a...
In recent discussions centered around digital security, the European Union member states received a strong recommendation to dismiss the newly proposed UN treaty on cybercrime. This initiative has raised significant concerns due to its potential implications on privacy and international law.
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...In recent developments, the European Commission's ambitious project for a European Digital Wallet has encountered challenges, which may lead to delays in its rollout. Originally scheduled for a timely launch, this initiative now faces setbacks due to several underlying issues. The digital wallet, wh...
In a move that echoes recent legislative changes across Europe and India, the United Kingdom is contemplating the adoption of USB-C as the universal charging standard for consumer electronics. This move could streamline charging ports across devices, potentially reducing the clutter of various cords...