<p>A senior European official, briefing reporters on the condition of anonymity, said on Wednesday (September 27) that US President Joe Biden is preparing to host European Union chiefs Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen in Washington on October 20.</p>

<p>AFP reported citing the official that there has been "good discussion" over the summit and that the EU side was "hopeful" of a breakthrough over many issues.</p>

<p>Last EU-US summit took place in Brussels in June 2021. In March last year, Biden was a guest of the 27 EU member state leaders during European Council meeting.</p>

<p>The goal of the upcoming summit is to reinforce the trans-Atlantic partnership to better fight crises like climate change and at the same time, balancing the world economy.</p>

<p>The US and the EU are on the same page on range of issues. It is expected that a strong message of unity will be sent especially in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p>However, differences remain between the two sides over issues like tariffs imposed by Trump administration on steel and aluminium from Europe.</p>

<p>The tariffs have been suspended. But they mau come back into force by next month-end if the US and the EU do not agree over a lasting solution over this issue.</p>

<p>Europe has also expressed concerns over Biden's $370 billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), fearing its subsidies for clean energy tech will lead to all US firms out-competing their European rivals. &nbsp;</p>

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A senior European official, briefing reporters on the condition of anonymity, said on Wednesday (September 27) that US President Joe Biden is preparing to host European Union chiefs Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen in Washington on October 20.

A senior European official, briefing reporters on the condition of anonymity, said on Wednesday (September 27) that US President Joe Biden is preparing to host European Union chiefs Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen in Washington on October 20. AFP reported citing the official that there has been "good discussion" over the summit and that the EU side was "hopeful" of a breakthrough over many issues. Last EU-US summit took place in Brussels in June 2021. In March last year, Biden was a guest of the 27 EU member state leaders during European Council meeting. The goal of the upcoming summit is to reinforce the trans-Atlantic partnership to better fight crises like climate change and at the same time, balancing the world economy. The US and the EU are on the same page on range of issues. It is expected that a strong message of unity will be sent especially in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, differences remain between the two sides over issues like tariffs imposed by Trump administration on steel and aluminium from Europe. The tariffs have been suspended. But they mau come back into force by next month-end if the US and the EU do not agree over a lasting solution over this issue. Europe has also expressed concerns over Biden's $370 billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), fearing its subsidies for clean energy tech will lead to all US firms out-competing their European rivals.  You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

US-EU summit to take place in Washington on October 20, says EU official

Russia has announced that it will expand its sanctions list of EU officials who are prohibited from entering the country. A statement by the Russian foreign ministry says, "guided by the principle of reciprocity and parity the Russian side has decided to expand its list of representatives of EU member states and institutions who are prohibited from entering Russia."

Russia expands its sanctions list of EU officials

<p>Facebook CEO <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../facebook-allows-us-political-candidates-to-run- sponsored-content-280769">Mark Zuckerberg</a> met top European Union officials on a visit to Brussels, days before the bloc is expected to release new proposals on regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI).</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-zuckerberg-asks-facebook-to-be-treated-like-something-between-a-telco-and-a-newspaper-280887">Zuckerberg asks Facebook&nbsp;to be treated "'like something between a telco and a newspaper"</a></p>

<p>The billionaire social network founder is the latest US tech executive to make the trip to EU headquarters, which is becoming an increasingly important player in technology regulation.</p>

<p>Facebook warned of threats to innovation and freedom of expression on Monday.</p>

<p>Referring to the possibility that the EU may hold internet companies responsible for hate speech and other illegal speech published on their platforms, Facebook said this ignores the nature of the internet.</p>

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<p>"Such liability would stifle innovation as well as individuals' freedom of expression," it said in its discussion document.</p>

<p>"Retrofitting the rules that regulate offline speech for the online world may be insufficient. Instead, new frameworks are needed."</p>

<p>It suggested instead that authorities could require companies to set up a system for reporting content, publish enforcement data periodically and also define what is illegal content.</p>

<p>The EU has already pioneered strict data privacy rules and issued multibillion-dollar antitrust fines against the likes of Google.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Reuters)&nbsp;</em></p>


Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met top European Union officials on a visit to Brussels, days before the bloc is expected to release new proposals on regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met top European Union officials on a visit to Brussels, days before the bloc is expected to release new proposals on regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI). Also read: Zuckerberg asks Facebook to be treated "'like something between a telco and a newspaper" The billionaire social network founder is the latest US tech executive to make the trip to EU headquarters, which is becoming an increasingly important player in technology regulation. Facebook warned of threats to innovation and freedom of expression on Monday. Referring to the possibility that the EU may hold internet companies responsible for hate speech and other illegal speech published on their platforms, Facebook said this ignores the nature of the internet. × "Such liability would stifle innovation as well as individuals' freedom of expression," it said in its discussion document. "Retrofitting the rules that regulate offline speech for the online world may be insufficient. Instead, new frameworks are needed." It suggested instead that authorities could require companies to set up a system for reporting content, publish enforcement data periodically and also define what is illegal content. The EU has already pioneered strict data privacy rules and issued multibillion-dollar antitrust fines against the likes of Google. (With inputs from Reuters)

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