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A minority of MEPs is worried of so-called killer robots being developed with EU money (Photo: Alyse & Remi)

MEPs delay debate about 'killer robots'

The European Parliament has postponed a debate on autonomous weapons systems, known colloquially as 'killer robots' – as it gets ready to vote on a €500m fund for military development.

A debate about the issue was included in an earlier version of the agenda for this week's plenary session in Strasbourg – the last one before a crucial United Nations meeting.

However, it was taken off to make place for a debate on road safety and cleaner transport.

"It will probably come back...

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