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Disinformation: discussion about X no longer on the agenda

Misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms such as X and TikTok and the associated risks to the integrity of elections in Europe. This was one of the items on the agenda for the plenary session. But X is no longer on the agenda.

By Corinna Visser

Iris²: Commission awards contract to consortium

The Commission awards the contract for the development of a satellite-based communication system. The Spacerise consortium, led by the satellite operators Eutelsat, Hispasat and SES, is to build and operate Iris².

By Corinna Visser

EV boom: China hit oil consumption peak

According to new figures from the country's largest oil company, China's consumption of refined oil has peaked. In 2024, 1.3 percent less was consumed, mainly due to the boom in EVs.

By Nico Beckert