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EP TODAY daily briefing for plenary session in Strasbourg
The EP TODAY daily briefing sets out the Strasbourg plenary programme, informing members, staff and the public about scheduled debates, votes and other parliamentary business.
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Press briefing ahead of plenary session today at 13:30
The European Parliament spokesperson will hold a press briefing ahead of plenary session today at 13:30 to give media a final update on priorities, logistics and arrangements.
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ITRE backs competitiveness fund focusing on industrial security
ITRE committee MEPs adopted amendments to reshape the Competitiveness Fund, refocusing its scope, governance and budget to prioritise industrial security across the EU.
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Jørgensen: Europe Must Electrify for Energy Security
European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen announced new initiatives at COP31, stressing that Europe must electrify to secure its energy future and boost.
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MEPs back measures to strengthen scientific excellence
ITRE committee MEPs endorsed recommendations to strengthen scientific excellence, boost expert scientific advice and better connect research with EU competitiveness under Horizon Europe.
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Strengthening the Connecting Europe Facility for 2028–2034
ITRE and TRAN committees reached agreement to strengthen the Connecting Europe Facility, aiming to boost investment in strategic cross-border energy, transport and digital infrastructure.
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WMO Issues ‘Off the Charts’ El Niño Warning at COP31
This comes as UN climate chief Simon Stiell cautioned that the world is becoming dangerously hot, urging global preparedness for potentially
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Closure of Novaya Gazeta seen as attack on independent journalism
MEPs condemned the closure of Novaya Gazeta as an attack on independent journalism and a sign of an authoritarian effort to restrict citizens’ access to information.
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Harnessing digital and AI tools in education
The European Commission announced a package harnessing digital and AI tools in education to address declining basic skills, teacher shortages and strengthen VET and cross-border school cooperation.
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TikTok rabbit hole effect breaches DSA obligations
The European Commission’s preliminary finding says TikTok’s recommender algorithm can create a rabbit hole effect, potentially breaching DSA duties to mitigate systemic risks.
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Britain’s Cyber Security: NCSC Warns AI Exploits Weaknesses
Speaking at The NCSC’s Annual Review Launch 2026, which marked the centre’s tenth anniversary, Horne highlighted a sliding doors moment, where
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