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European Commission: Cyberattack on Europa.eu raises fears of sensitive data breach
A cyberattack targeting the Europa.eu platform - the central digital hub of European Union institutions - has put authorities on high alert, amid indications that sensitive data may have been compromised. Investigations are ongoing, while the perpetrators remain unidentified
Austria also moves to ban social media for children, will seek an EU-level solution
Austria sets the age limit at 14 – the proposal is expected by the end of June
Recovery Fund: Green light from the Commission for a new tranche of €1.18 billion to Greece, 68.5% of total disbursements
Greece has completed 20 milestones and 6 targets to secure the seventh payment - The period until August for the last installments is crucial
EU investigation into Snapchat for the protection of minors, pornography platforms also targeted
The Commission has announced that it is formally opening an investigation because it suspects that Snapchat does not adequately protect children from communicating with users with malicious intentions, such as sexual exploitation or recruitment for criminal activities.
OECD lowers Eurozone growth forecast due to the war in the Middle East
The inflation forecast for the eurozone has been raised to 2.6%
Christodoulides raised the issue of the British Bases at the European Council due to risks for Cyprus
The Cypriot President called for discussions with Britain on the status of the bases after the end of the war in the region
Mitsotakis opens the door to new interventions based on European flexibility: The Commission’s toolbox and “targeted temporary measures”
The government appears ready to make announcements in the coming period – The measures are drawn from the 2022 toolbox – The scope of European support will determine the nature of the intervention
