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The European Commission is failing farmers with cheap imports, says an important Macron ally
Julien Denormandie has written a book in which he warns of a brewers’ revolt – AURELIEN MEUNIER/GETTY The European Commission is letting farmers down by dragging its feet in imposing the same environmental standards on foreign imports as on the continent, the former French agriculture minister has warned. France receives approximately €10 billion in subsidies … Read more
Lawmakers are once again focusing on technology – and fashion must brace itself
It’s hard to overstate TikTok’s influence on fashion and beauty trends and social commerce, or the impact of AI on virtually any other part of retail. So as both faced major new mandates on two continents on Wednesday, brands began bracing for what could be a momentous impact. The House of Representatives just introduced a … Read more
In agriculture, genomic technologies cannot afford a repeat of the disastrous rejection of GMOs
Nearly three dozen Nobel laureates have joined more than a thousand scientists in urging Members of the European Parliament to embrace science-based gene editing technology. New genomic technologies (NGTs), they write in a petition, “hold enormous promise for sustainable agriculture, improved food security and innovative medical solutions.” As farmers concerned about the future of food … Read more
Value of Beauty Alliance hosts launch event
BRUSSELS – More than 250 guests filed into Brussels’ stately Museum of Art and History to help launch the Value of Beauty Alliance. Among those in attendance on Wednesday evening were members of the European Parliament and the European Commission – the hearts and minds the new alliance especially aims to touch as it was … Read more
People will only use technology they trust, says Microsoft expert
The rise of artificial intelligence and its increasing presence in our daily lives has sparked a plethora of debates. Among them, the issue of its governance has emerged as one of the most pressing issues of our time, with Brussels leading the race to regulate AI with its flagship AI law. However, regulation does not … Read more