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Facebook Faces Continued EU Scrutiny
February 19, 2020
According to Politico, in a number of high-profile meetings with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, European Union officials urged Facebook “to clamp down on widespread misinformation on its global platform” and “to take greater responsibility for the role that the social networking giant plays in people’s daily lives.”
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US Commits $1 Billion to Three Seas Initiative
February 19, 2020
At the 56th Munich Security Conference, U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, announced a $1 billion U.S. commitment in support of the Three Seas Initiative and energy security and economic growth in Central Europe.
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Central European Mayors Seek Direct Line to EU Funding
February 12, 2020
According to Politico, to thwart populist leaders in their countries, four Central European mayors are pursuing an end-around national governments in securing EU funds.
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UK Backs New Regulatory Powers to Rein in Big Tech
February 12, 2020
According to Politico, under proposals to combat online harms, companies could be fined and employees could face criminal charges if they fail to combat online illegal content.
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Politico: Resignation of CDU Party Leader Throws Germany Politics into Disarray
February 11, 2020
According to Politico, the decision of Angela Merkel’s heir apparent, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, to quit as leader of Germany’s largest party thrust the country’s politics into disarray, reigniting both the race to inherit the chancellor’s mantle and a battle over the direction of the conservative establishment.
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