Brussels 18.03.2026 The Democracy Interference Observatory (DIO), an initiative launched by MCC Brussels, notes with grave concern the European Commission’s confirmation that the Rapid Response System (RRS) has been activated ahead of Hungary’s upcoming parliamentary elections. So, as expected, the European Commission has finally activated the Digital Services Act’s (DSA) “rapid response system” in the…
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European Parliament: €30M for self-promotion
Brussels 05.06.2025 The European Parliament, through its Directorate-General for Communication, has allocated nearly €30 million since 2020 to media for campaigns, including explicitly self-promotional content ahead of elections. The aim is to “increase the reach towards targeted audiences more effectively with messages related to the work of the European Parliament,” adding “legitimacy to EP campaigns”….
Emperor Charlemagne Prize to Ursula von der Leyen
Brussels 29.05.2025 The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has received this year’s prestigious Emperor Charlemagne Prize for her contributions to Europe and its unification. 🔴🇪🇺ALERTE VIDÉO | 20 ans après le non respect du référendum sur l'Europe, 80 ans après la victoire contre les nazis : Ursula Von Der Leyen reçoit le prix…
EU-USA-Canada visa free
The progress achieved of full visa reciprocity with Canada and the United States, evaluating the developments over the past five months is reported today by European Commission. The EU and Canada have agreed a clear timeline for achieving full visa waiver reciprocity. However no indications of progress with the United States achieved. “Guaranteeing full visa reciprocity…
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