EU plans, Ukraine, Ye and World Cup rules (Thursday, June 4)

The European Commission presented a tech plan on Wednesday to reduce dependence on American companies. Brussels wants more European cloud and AI services and more data centers. For government services, the cloud must be European, but the plans have not yet been approved.

Hungary withdrew its veto against EU talks with Ukraine. As a result, talks with Moldova will also continue. Prime Minister Péter Magyar says there is an agreement on the language rights of the Hungarian minority.

After the departure of Donald Pols, there were many reactions in the Dutch media. Trouw wrote about a hidden past, discovered by Anne-Lot Hoek. FD, NRC, and other newspapers wrote about Tata, openness, and his opinion.

The court in Amsterdam says that rapper Ye may stay in the Netherlands. The Central Jewish Consultation wanted to block his arrival, but the judge now saw no danger. As a result, his concerts on Saturday and Monday at the GelreDome in Arnhem will go ahead.

Municipalities are giving the hospitality industry more space for viewing parties during the World Cup. In Groningen, terraces are allowed to use screens again. In Brabant, more is possible with a permit, and FIFA has rules against time-wasting.