Press freedom, artificial intelligence and the situation in the Gaza Strip are some of the key topics that dominated the agenda in Brussels this week. ADVERTISEMENTIn a single plenary session this week, the European Parliament passed legislation in two areas linked to the defence of democracy and fundamental rights, adopting the Freedom of the Press Act and the Artificial Intelligence Act. In the case of AI, the European Commission believes that the EU is setting an example for the rest of the world. But despite this legislative frenzy, the European Parliament struck a blow to Commission, deciding to file a court case against the EU's executive body. "The other is that aid can reach the coast, but there is no distribution network, especially in northern Gaza.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 15, 2024 18:15 UTC