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Reserve power plants: Commission postpones important report

A milestone for the faster construction of reserve power plants in the EU has been delayed, according to information obtained by Table.Briefings. The Commission will probably not be able to meet a deadline in the middle of the month.

By Manuel Berkel

Meta no longer wants to check facts

Meta is discontinuing its collaboration with fact-checkers in the USA. This was announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a video. His reason: He wants to ensure freedom of expression again.

By Corinna Visser

Der slowakische Premierminister Robert Fico beim Treffen des Europäischen Rates in Brüssel

Gas transit: Fico travels to Brussels

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico plans to travel to Brussels on Thursday to talk to Commission representatives about the transit ban on Russian gas through Ukraine. A meeting with Ukraine had previously failed to materialize.

By Manuel Berkel

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Mercosur: Equalization mechanism causes controversy

In order to obtain more environmental policy commitments from the Mercosur states, the EU Commission agreed to a compensation mechanism in the dispute settlement procedure. Its scope of application remains controversial, particularly with regard to the deforestation regulation and CBAM.

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EU deal: What the agreement with Switzerland means for research

At the start of 2025, Swiss researchers will once again have full access to the EU's research framework program, Horizon Europe. It remains unclear whether they will also be allowed to participate in FP10 from 2028. The agreement would first have to pass a referendum.

By Tim Gabel