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Brussels Economic Forum 2026: Europe searches for its AI strategy, warns of risk of lagging behind
  • 2026-05-26
  • Linas Jegelevicius

Artificial intelligence dominated this year’s Brussels Economic Forum, where European political leaders, economists and technology executives warned that the continent risks losing competitiveness, sovereignty and economic influence unless it accelerates innovation and i...

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Drone incidents are a consequence of Russia's aggression against Ukraine - Rinkevics
Drone incidents are a consequence of Russia's aggression against Ukraine - Rinkevics
Opportunities for stepping up economic and defense cooperation between Latvia and South Korea discussed in Seoul
Opportunities for stepping up economic and defense cooperation between Latvia and South Korea discussed in Seoul
RIX Technologies loses contract; LMT, Tet and LVM could be tasked with developing election IT systems
RIX Technologies loses contract; LMT, Tet and LVM could be tasked with developing election IT systems
First Latvian State-Owned Company 'LAU Infra Grupa' Plans to Conduct an IPO This Year
First Latvian State-Owned Company 'LAU Infra Grupa' Plans to Conduct an IPO This Year
Most employees in Latvia not quite satisfied with their jobs, but only some willing to learn something new - survey
Most employees in Latvia not quite satisfied with their jobs, but only some willing to learn something new - survey
Hungary's next PM Magyar likely to face period of tensions with Orban loyalists in state apparatus - expert
Hungary's next PM Magyar likely to face period of tensions with Orban loyalists in state apparatus - expert
Northern Europe Energy Group, SEFE and the Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector (BHC) consortium join forces to advance a Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Ecosystem
Northern Europe Energy Group, SEFE and the Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector (BHC) consortium join forces to advance a Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Ecosystem
LMT Group’s traffic monitoring solution drives 66% reduction in red-light violations in Riga
LMT Group’s traffic monitoring solution drives 66% reduction in red-light violations in Riga
Latvians are most likely to dye eggs and relax at home during Easter
Latvians are most likely to dye eggs and relax at home during Easter
Decision on new loan for airBaltic does not win support of Saeima Budget Committee
Decision on new loan for airBaltic does not win support of Saeima Budget Committee
Latvia’s Capital Market Activity Barometer 2025 Highlights Asymmetric Development: Strong in Bonds, Lagging in Equities
Latvia’s Capital Market Activity Barometer 2025 Highlights Asymmetric Development: Strong in Bonds, Lagging in Equities
President promulgates law on limiting sharp rise in fuel prices
President promulgates law on limiting sharp rise in fuel prices

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