Protection of attention, mental health, and the development of our children. Yet the adjustments can be truly minor: no autoplay, a less invasive recommender system, or pauses in scrolling. TikTok is not banned in China for no reason in its “Western form.” ;) (Instagram next?) ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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🚨Big news!: The Commission has decided that TikTok is too addictive and that it goes against our internet rules #DSA. After years of fighting, the EU finally sets a boundary; TikTok must turn off its addictive tricks. People must regain control over their own time and attention

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🚨Breaking news! The Commission has decided that TIkTok is too addictive and in breach with our techrules #DSA. After years of fighting, the EU is finally drawing a line: Tiktok has to turn off their addictive tricks. The people should be in control of their own time and attention, not Big Tech.

We must prohibit AI from generating sexualized content without people's consent. It is a clear violation of fundamental rights, dignity, and privacy. Today I appear on @euobserver.com to ask that the AI Act put an end to these abuses: euobserver.com/201672/grok-...

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Today, we preliminarily found TikTok in breach of #DSA for its addictive design. This includes features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its highly personalised recommender system.

Thank you, Minister Sajovic, for introducing to me the new technologies developed by Slovenia in close cooperation with national armed forces. The EU has a number of programs that support research and development.

“Looking back is the best way to face the present, to avoid repeating mistakes and to be prepared for future threats. Looking back shows you that freedom, life and democracy are never guaranteed, and that we must fight every day to preserve them”. ❤️

Another piece of good news for Europe’s clean and competitive future! 🇪🇺

Good discussion with Business Europe. We share the same sense of urgency. And the same conviction that the profound changes reshaping the world are an opportunity to build a stronger, more independent Europe.

Finland is indispensable to European security. Together with President Stubb, Prime Minister Orpo, and Foreign Minister Valtonen, we discussed key geopolitical challenges, from Russia’s war against Ukraine to Arctic security, transatlantic relations, China and the situation in the Middle East (1/2)

Always good to catch up with my friend, @wto.org Director-General @noiweala.bsky.social We exchanged views on developments in the global economy, trade tensions, and the future of commerce in a changing world.

Great to be back in Cyprus for the informal Environment Council. An important start to the mission with a meeting with Minister Maria Panayiotou. We discussed key climate priorities, from strengthening climate resilience to shaping the EU’s strategy for COP31.

Slovenia can gain a lot from European space and defence industry ramp up, and our joint efforts to boost innovation and research. At the meeting with Robert Golob, Prime Minister of Slovenia, we had an opportunity to share views on Europe’s future.

We announced a set of measures to help manage energy prices under the ETS on buildings and road transport set to kick-in in 2027. Today we’re delivering on one of these measures by fast-tracking investment to low and middle-income households and small businesses.

In a changing geopolitical environment we need a strong and united Europe. In conversation with Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon, it was good to hear views on EU enlargement, regional and international developments, and share insights on European defence.

Further strengthening the security of our neighbors means further strengthening the EU‘s security. And Montenegro is a key partner in managing the EU‘s external borders, with nearly 180 Frontex officers working side by side with national border guards.