Tech News Denmark seeks stronger platform rules to protect minors online Earlier this week, the Commission presented guidance for online platforms on how to protect minors, addressing addictive design, cyber bullying, and harmful content. 15/07/2025
Tech News EU lawmakers to push for another Amazon hearing in the autumn The move comes after planned hearings with senior company representatives were unsuccessful. 15/07/2025
Tech News Elon Musk’s X hit with complaint over use of personal data for ads The European Commission began investigating alleged breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in December 2023. 15/07/2025
Economy Exclusive: US pitches role in EU regulatory surveillance in trade deal Amid an ongoing dispute over tariffs, the US is pressuring the EU to revise its digital regulations and is angling for a seat at the table. How much room for manoeuvre does Big Tech really have? 15/07/2025
Tech News Online platforms get further EU guidance on minor protection The European Commission began a few investigations into potential breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) around minor protection. 14/07/2025
Tech News EU's AI Code ready for companies to sign next week Both the member states and the European Commission need to formally give the green light to the Code, which helps providers of AI systems comply with the EU’s AI Act. 14/07/2025
Tech News Irish watchdog begins probe into TikTok’s data transfers to China In April, the video sharing platform was hit with a €530 million fine. 10/07/2025
Tech News EU Commission talking to X about Grok’s antisemitic comments Elon Musk’s platform X needs to comply with the EU’s online platform rules, the Commission said. 10/07/2025
Tech News EU waiting for companies to sign delayed AI Code It remains unclear which and how many companies will sign the code of practice. 10/07/2025
Tech News Companies warn against introducing mandatory fees in telecom plans The European Commission is expected to present the Digital Networks Act in December. 09/07/2025
Tech News Privacy, consumer groups warn against delays and backtracking on AI The growing pressure regarding a potential stop-the-clock mechanism is problematic, they say. 09/07/2025
Tech News Dutch government seeks new tools in fight against fake news The Netherlands is going to the polls in October after the government collapsed in June. 08/07/2025
Tech News Web content checkers still missing from half of EU member states The DSA obliges online platforms to meet transparency and content moderation requirements, among others. 08/07/2025
Tech News Companies warn Commission against restrictive EU cloud criteria A European Commission proposal on AI and Cloud is set to come out in December. 03/07/2025
Tech News Europe's top CEOs call for Commission to slow down on AI Act The call adds to ongoing concerns about the short timeframe in which companies will have to comply with a set of voluntary rules on general-purpose AI. 03/07/2025
Tech News Commission mulls offering companies signing AI Code grace period The Code of Practice on general-purpose AI is set to come out before 2 August, when the rules kick in. 02/07/2025
Tech News Danish publishers sue OpenAI after failing to strike rights deal The collective action comes as Denmark starts chairing meetings of the EU member states. 01/07/2025
Tech News Most interest in AI gigafactory builds is European, Commission says The European Commission announced plans to mobilise funds to build AI factories earlier this year; an official call will follow later this year. 30/06/2025
Tech News EU Commission to call on companies to sign AI Code The workshop, organised by the Commission’s AI Office, will discuss the final code of practice, as well as “benefits of signing the Code.” 27/06/2025
Tech News Swipe right - but watch your data: Dating app hit with data complaint AI tools have come under scrutiny in recent months from data protection authorities across Europe. 26/06/2025