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EU_Commission, 28 days ago to Bulgaria

We've opened formal proceedings against Meta regarding the protection of minors on Facebook and Instagram.

The systems of both platforms, including their algorithms, may stimulate behavioural addictions in children, as well as create so-called 'rabbit-hole effects’.

More: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_2664

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EU_Commission, 29 days ago to random

"I strongly condemn the vile attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Such acts of violence have no place in our society and undermine democracy, our most precious common good.

My thoughts are with PM Fico and his family."

— President von der Leyen, 15 May 2024

EU_Commission, 30 days ago to random

In solidarity we prepare, and united we stand.

We are boosting our preparedness against wildfires through the #rescEU fleet and a strategic pre-positioning of firefighters. This means:

→ 24 aeroplanes and 4 helicopters hosted by ten EU countries;
→ 550+ firefighters from twelve countries on standby.

We have also allocated €600 million that will facilitate the acquisition of 12 new firefighting planes and several helicopters in the future.

Learn more → https://europa.eu/!xmMQqg

EU_Commission, 1 month ago to Bulgaria

We've designated under the Digital Markets Act Booking as a gatekeeper for its online intermediation service Booking.com.

Booking has now six months to comply with the relevant obligations under the #DMA, offering more choice and freedom to end users.

Read more: https://europa.eu/!H4VB68

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