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A Cambridge Analytica moment and some other takeaways from the EU-election

Sweden is having a Cambridge Analytica moment where one of the largest political party’s troll army has been exposed by a Walraffing journalist at TV4. It is a troll army that consists of loads of anonymous social media accounts that are sharing fake news, deep fakes as well as direct …

EU Accelerates Green Energy Transition to become a Declaration of Independence

The European Union (EU) is making significant strides in its efforts for a green energy sector to combat climate change, reduce dependency on fossil fuels, and enhance energy independence. The urgency for this shift has been amplified by Russia’s war in Ukraine and the ongoing climate crisis. Why Greening Energy …

Boosting Research Funding to Navigate Global Competition with China

In the face of growing systemic rivalry with China, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has announced a significant increase in funding for research projects focused on modern China. The initiative, titled “Modern China Research II,” aims to enhance independent China expertise in Germany and Europe, enabling a …

Consequences of the EU’s New Environmental Crime Directive

The EU’s new Environmental Crime Directive, which came into force on May 20, 2024, marks a significant step forward in the fight against environmental crime and the protection of the environment. This landmark law is designed to bolster the EU’s commitment to environmental protection, align with the objectives of the …

Council of the European Union Adopts Reform of Asylum and Migration System

The Council of the European Union has adopted a landmark reform of the European asylum and migration system, establishing a set of rules to manage arrivals, create efficient procedures, and ensure fair migrant-sharing between member states. The reform includes 10 legislative acts that overhaul the entire European framework for asylum …

Europe Day – A Legacy of Peace and Unity in an age of nationalism and warlord challenges

Celebrated annually on May 9th, Europe Day marks the transformative moment in European history known as the Schuman Declaration. On May 9th, 1950, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman delivered a speech proposing the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community. This pooling of vital resources would intertwine the economies …

Cybercrime Hotspots Revealed: New Index Maps Global Threats

A groundbreaking study shed light on the world’s most dangerous cybercrime hubs. Compiled over three years of in-depth research, the ‘World Cybercrime Index’ pinpoints the countries posing the greatest risk for online criminal activity. Russia emerges as the top cybercrime threat, with Ukraine, China, the USA, Nigeria, Romania, and the …

North Rhine-Westphalia bridges the gap between laboratory research and commercial battery cell production

A major milestone in battery technology development occurred when the German Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger, North Rhine-Westphalia Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst, and Fraunhofer Society President Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka inaugurated the first phase of the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production (FFB) in Münster.  Laboratory research and commercial …

EU Parliament Approves New Ethics Body to Boost Transparency and Accountability

The European Parliament made a significant move toward greater integrity and transparency within the EU. On Thursday, it approved the establishment of a new Ethics Body. This collaborative effort involves multiple EU institutions including the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the European Central Bank, and others. In the …