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Press Briefing From Commission Spokesman @ 1200CET

EU COMMISSION

European Commission chief spokesman Eric Mamer will deliver an online press briefing at 1200CET (0600ET, 1100BST) today.

  • Link: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/live/1
  • Lots of major topics of discussion including:
    • The spike in tensions between the EU and UK following the UK gov'ts admission it would be willing to rewrite sections of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
    • The upcoming State of the Union speech from Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, due to take place on September 16. Seen as a major indicator of the Commission's priorities over the coming year. Will the focus be on present issues such as COVID-19, Brexit, and tensions with Russia and Turkey, or more forward-looking objectives.
    • The Commission's review of how effective the EU has been in fighting online disinformation. The EU's proposed Digital Services Act is seen as the most ambitious plan so far for the EU to regulate the online world within the bloc. Could have major implications for online service operators across the EU if implemented.

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