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9ShinyHunters claims the hack of the European Commission
The European Commission was allegedly breached by the ShinyHunters group, with data dumps including content from mail servers reported.
CERN to host Europe’s flagship open access publishing platform
CERN will host the next phase of Open Research Europe (ORE), an open-access publishing platform supported by the European Commission, national funding agencies, and research organizations. The platform aims to be a community-led alternative to traditional academic publishing, with expanded authorship eligibility slated for later this year.
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The CEO of Mistral AI proposes a revenue-based content levy in Europe to compensate copyright holders and provide legal clarity for AI companies using copyrighted material. The levy aims to protect the livelihoods of copyright holders.
EU Inc.: A new harmonised corporate legal regime
The European Commission announced the creation of a “28th regime” as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the competitiveness of the European economy, as announced in the January 2025 Competitiveness Compass.
Ireland shuts last coal plant, becomes 15th coal-free country in Europe
Ireland has closed its last coal plant, Moneypoint in County Clare, becoming the 15th coal-free country in Europe. The shutdown is attributed to increased renewable energy generation, particularly wind, although Moneypoint will function as a backup oil burner under emergency instruction, no longer active in the wholesale electricity market.
UPDATED Request to the European Commission to adhere to its own guidances
The Document Foundation (TDF) Community Blog reports that the European Commission accepted its request to add the Open Document Format ODS version for spreadsheet feedback, starting March 6. TDF thanked the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) for responding within 24 hours.
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European officials are expressing doubt regarding politicians' efforts to decouple from US tech companies. The officials, some of whom are un-named, are sceptical of the ability for European companies to fill the gap that would be left by American tech.
Stop Killing Games update says EU petition advances - VideoCardz.com
A European Union petition, "Stop Destroying Videogames," has advanced to the European Commission stage. Led by Ross Scott, the initiative is focused on preventing the practice of removing purchased digital games from user libraries.
New law on more sustainable, circular and safe batteries enters into force
A new European Union law designed to promote more sustainable, circular, and safe batteries has taken effect. The law aims to ensure batteries are collected, reused, and recycled within Europe, supporting a shift towards a circular economy.