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Digital Health: EU Commission and WHO launch landmark digital health initiative to strengthen global health security

Today, the European Commission and the World Health Organization (WHO) have announced the launch of a landmark digital health partnership. In June 2023, WHO will take up the European Union (EU) system of digital COVID-19 certification to establish a global system that will help facilitate global mobility and protect citizens across the world from on-going and future health threats. This is the first building block of the WHO Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN) that will develop a wide range...

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Foreign Minister Haavisto and Secretary of State Blinken signed a Joint Statement on Cooperation in Advanced Wireless Communications

Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed a Joint Statement on Cooperation in Advanced Wireless Communications between Finland and the United States in Helsinki on 2 June. In the Joint Statement, Finland and the United States confirm their common ambition to cooperate in key areas of 6G research and development and to increase interaction between Finnish and US actors. 6G will represent a major transformation from the preceding generations of wireless...

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Protecting jobs and workers: Final report confirms SURE was crucial in mitigating impact of pandemic and supporting recovery

In 2020, the Commission´s nearly €100 billion SURE instrument designed to protect jobs and incomes affected by the COVID-19 pandemic supported about 31.5 million employees and self-employed people and over 2.5 million businesses. SURE effectively encouraged Member States to set up wide-ranging and ambitious short-time work schemes and similar measures at national level, which allowed firms to retain employees and skills, and supported the self-employed. Today's final bi-annual report on the implementation and impact of the SURE instrument shows that...

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EDPS | Explainable Artificial Intelligence needs Human Intelligence

Modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) models often work as opaque decision-making engines (black boxes); reaching conclusions without much transparency or explanations on how a given result is obtained. In an era where AI has become an integral part of our lives, where recruiters, healthcare providers, and other fields, rely on this tool to make decisions impacting individuals, understanding the way AI works is essential. Could Explainable Artificial Intelligence, or XAI, be a way forward, a potential solution? But, what is XAI,...

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Vulcan Insight | Fourth Trade and Technology Council takes place in Sweden

On 31 May, the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) held its fourth Ministerial meeting in Luleå, Sweden. During the meeting, the importance of the TTC’s role in the transatlantic agreement was emphasised and both the United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU) expressed their joint leadership in upholding the rule-based international order. Among other themes, the TTC covered a range of important topics, such as trade, technology, semiconductors, and climate change. Final statements included working on sustainable trade initiatives,...

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AICEP Portugal Global | How Artificial Intelligence is shaping the Fashion Industry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) sets new world trends, especially in the ever-evolving fashion industry. Through cutting-edge technology, fashion designers can create, produce and market their products in new innovative ways, as well as contribute to increasing the industry’s efficiency and sustainability. From trend prediction to conscious impact This new and revolutionary technology is impactful in many areas of fashion design; however, it is in trend prediction and analysis that its significance is more noticeable. Through advanced algorithms, vast amounts of data can...

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ECB | Stop carbon leakage at the border

Can EU companies be both green and globally competitive? Tradeable allowances for carbon emissions set important price incentives for companies to become greener. Unfortunately, evidence shows that many companies move carbon intensive production to other regions, meaning their emissions leak abroad. This ECB Blog post investigates how the EU can strike a balance between green goals and competitiveness. One of the EU’s most powerful tools to fight climate change is the Emissions Trading System (ETS). It sets a cap on greenhouse...

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Chapter News, Trade & TTIP Related

U.S.-EU Joint Statement of the Trade and Technology Council

I. Introduction The fourth Ministerial meeting of the Trade and Technology Council (“TTC”) took place in Luleå, Sweden, on 31 May 2023. It was co-chaired by European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager, European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai, joined by European Commissioner Thierry Breton, and hosted by the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. On...

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McCann FitzGerald | Irish Limited Liability Companies can now Migrate within the EU

A new law permits limited liability companies that have been incorporated and registered in the EU to convert their legal form to that of a company under the laws of another EU Member State.  It is expected that the same arrangements will soon be extended to the European Economic Area (“EEA”).  The new law also recasts and updates the existing EU cross-border company merger and divisions regimes, including permitting divisions of EEA companies by the formation of new companies. ...

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CLA | 10 Ways to Help Protect Your Computer Network from Viruses and Attacks

Malicious elements are constantly trying to harm your computer and your network. Protect yourself and your company by following 10 basic cybersecurity rules. Key insights Your data, identity, and money can be stolen easier than you might think. Strong passwords, anti-virus software, and system scans are some of the ways you can help safeguard your computer. Regularly update and back up your computer system. Ever-evolving cyber threats require an awareness strategy for employees, constant vigilance, and a strong cybersecurity plan. Phishing...

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