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Exclusive-EU cloud rules to curb Amazon, Google access to strategic tenders, draft document shows

Exclusive-EU cloud rules to curb Amazon, Google access to strategic tenders, draft document shows

By Foo Yun Chee and Toby Sterling BRUSSELS/AMSTERDAM, June 1 (Reuters) - Europe plans to propose strict criteria for cloud computing services in highly critical state tenders that could exclude Amazon, Microsoft and Google from such projects, according to documents seen by Reuters.
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EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad

EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad

The European Union has advanced a major overhaul of its migration policy, focusing on increasing deportations and establishing detention centers abroad
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Factbox-China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe

Factbox-China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe

June 2 (Reuters) - Chinese automakers are expanding in Europe, betting on their competitive pricing and advanced technology to break into a market traditionally dominated by European and American brands, amid a global shift towards electric vehicles.
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EU Agrees on Migrant Deportation Deal to Third-Country 'Return Hubs'

EU Agrees on Migrant Deportation Deal to Third-Country 'Return Hubs'

The European Union has reached an agreement on new rules that allow member countries to deport migrants ordered to leave the bloc to 'return hubs' in third countries. This legislation, which still requires formal approval, is part of a broader tightening of EU migration policy. The European Commission proposed the rules to streamline deportation procedures while respecting fundamental rights. However, rights groups have criticized the deal, warning it could lead to abuses. The new rules aim to address the challenge of ensuring that rejected asylum seekers and visa overstayers leave EU territory, as currently only about 20% comply with deportation orders.
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EU lawmaker committee backs deal to avert new US trade clash

EU lawmaker committee backs deal to avert new US trade clash

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, June 2 (Reuters) - A European Parliament committee voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to remove EU import duties on many U.S. goods, a step to comply with the trade deal agreed with Washington last year and avert the return of transatlantic tariff conflict.
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Meta expands teen content controls globally, tests new Instagram tool to diversify feeds

Meta expands teen content controls globally, tests new Instagram tool to diversify feeds

June 2 (Reuters) - Meta is expanding its content settings for teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger globally to ensure age-appropriate experiences for younger users, it said on Tuesday, as social media platforms face growing scrutiny about child health and safety.
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Meta and Other Social Media Giants Settle Lawsuit Over Student Mental Health Concerns

Meta and Other Social Media Giants Settle Lawsuit Over Student Mental Health Concerns

Meta and Other Social Media Giants Settle Lawsuit Over Student Mental Health Concerns
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Connect Europe Criticizes EU's Copper Network Shutdown Proposal

Connect Europe Criticizes EU's Copper Network Shutdown Proposal

Connect Europe, a lobby group for European operators, has released a legal opinion challenging the European Commission's proposal for a mandatory shutdown of copper networks. The opinion, authored by Prof. Roberto Mastroianni, argues that the proposal overreaches the Commission's authority by significantly restricting operators' economic activities. The proposal aims to transition EU operators to fiber-to-the-home networks by 2035. Mastroianni suggests that if the proposal is adopted, operators should consider legal action to annul the act in the European Court of Justice. The opinion highlights concerns about the forced decommissioning of copper networks and its impact on operators' freedom of economic initiative.
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European cloud providers back EU push to cut reliance on US tech

European cloud providers back EU push to cut reliance on US tech

BRUSSELS, June 1 (Reuters) - Thirteen European cloud providers joined forces with a group of EU lawmakers and NGOs on Monday to back the European Commission's drive to cut the region's dependence on U.S. technologies and support local businesses.
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EU Introduces 'One Journey, One Ticket' Plan for Seamless Train Travel

EU Introduces 'One Journey, One Ticket' Plan for Seamless Train Travel

The European Commission has announced a new initiative called 'One Journey, One Ticket' to simplify cross-border train travel across the EU. This plan aims to allow travelers to book a single ticket that covers multiple rail operators across all 27 EU member states, with full passenger rights protection. The initiative is part of a broader effort to make train travel as easy to book as air travel by 2029. It also supports the EU's goals of reducing carbon emissions by encouraging public transport over air travel. The proposal will be submitted to the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament for approval.
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European Commission Proposes 'One Journey, One Ticket' for Seamless Cross-Border Train Travel

European Commission Proposes 'One Journey, One Ticket' for Seamless Cross-Border Train Travel

The European Commission has introduced a proposal aimed at simplifying cross-border train travel within the European Union. The initiative, dubbed 'One Journey, One Ticket,' seeks to allow passengers to book a single ticket for journeys that involve multiple rail operators across the 27 EU member states. This proposal is designed to streamline the currently complex process of booking train travel across different national rail systems. The plan includes provisions for full passenger rights protection, ensuring that travelers can apply for compensation for any issues encountered during their journey, regardless of the rail company involved. The initiative is part of a broader effort to make rail travel as easy to book as air travel by the end of the current EU mandate in 2029. The proposal also aims to encourage the use of public transport to help the EU meet its climate change commitments by reducing carbon emissions from the travel sector.
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Malaysia bars under-16s from signing up for social media

Malaysia bars under-16s from signing up for social media

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 (Reuters) - Malaysia has begun barring those aged under 16 from registering accounts on social media platforms, its communications regulator said on Monday, as it boosts efforts to protect minors from exposure to harmful content online.