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German watchdog received more platform complaints than EU counterparts

The Federal Network Agency said it started four administrative proceedings against online platforms.

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Eight EU countries still missing cyber rules for critical sectors

Member states had to transpose the rules into national legislation by 17 October last year.

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EU resists renewed Trump pressure to shift digital rules

Digital rules have been the subject of several attacks since the new US administration came to power in January.

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Dutch privacy watchdog warns against Israeli terms for aid groups

EU privacy regulators will discuss how the new measures tally with the EU’s data transfer deal with Israel.

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German government urged to start proper supervision of AI

Germany is one of several EU member states that have missed a 2 August deadline to put oversight authorities in place on AI.

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Timing of new data rules and plan to cut red tape baffles tech sector

The Data Act enters into force in September, three months before the European Commission digital simplification measures will be presented.

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Some 26 tech companies sign up to EU Commission's AI Code

Companies joining Code still need to comply with AI Act obligations that kick in from 2 August.

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Is Europe ready to police AI? Supervision and sanctions start soon

A range of provisions under the EU’s AI rulebook will enter into force, dealing with national oversight, penalties and general purpose AI models.

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EU Commission confirms ditching of AI liability and patents proposals

Attempts by some lawmakers and member states fail to revive papers.

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Google will sign up to EU’s AI Code despite concerns

Meta is so far the only US tech giant that has said it will not sign up to the voluntary rules.

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EU Commission finds Temu in breach of online platform rules

The investigation under the Digital Services Act into the Chinese e-commerce platform began in October 2024.

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Meta halts political advertising in the EU due to ‘unworkable’ rules

The EU’s transparency rules for political advertising, aimed at restricting foreign interference, will apply as of 10 October.

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Google hit with Digital Markets Act complaint over user choice

The DMA, which became applicable in 2023, aims to regulate the gatekeeper power of the largest digital companies.

Economy

EU and US near 15% tariff deal, Brussels remains ready to retaliate

The European Commission and member states are discussing the possible use of the anti-coercion instrument, which would allow the bloc to target digital and financial services in the event of a failure to reach a deal with the US on tariffs.

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Meta won’t sign EU’s AI Code, but who will?

The rules on general purpose artificial intelligence will enter into force on 2 August.

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Meta rebuffs EU's AI Code of Practice

The company has previously been critical on the Commission’s work on GPAI, claiming it stifles innovation.

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Dutch competition watchdog's fitness for purpose questioned by reports

With more and more legislation being introduced in the past years, the mandate of the ACM has expanded significantly.

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Commission nearly doubles research, innovation fund in next budget

Lobby groups say the money freed up for technology under the budget proposal isn't enough.

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Tech giants can easily check age of child users, says Danish minister

Online platforms are facing increasing pressure to implement the tools to protect children from harmful content online.

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EU should simplify its AI Act and digital rulebook: Danish minister

The European Commission’s digital omnibus is set to come out in December.

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