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Brussels unveils its "Digital Omnibus" package, aiming to simplify digital rules, but risks weakening GDPR and ePrivacy. The package will amend the General Data Protection Regulation and the ePrivacy Directive.

Brussels is scaling back GDPR and AI rules, bowing to industry and US pressure to revive economic growth. The revisions simplify cookie consent and extend grace periods for high-risk AI systems under the AI Act.

Brussels proposes changes to GDPR rules that would lower protections for Europeans, according to a new report. The "Digital Omnibus" is the focus of the EU Commission's plans, which aim to alter current data privacy regulations.

The EU General Court upheld Amazon's designation as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act. This ruling ensures Amazon must comply with the DSA, mitigating risks and protecting consumers from fraud.

Amazon lost its court challenge against the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) designation. The ruling allows the EU to impose stricter obligations on tech companies with over 45 million users.

Brussels probes Amazon and Microsoft's cloud services to determine if they violate the Digital Markets Act. The investigation could have major implications for the tech giants' operations within the European Union.

German and French leaders are shifting their digital sovereignty strategy towards "innovation leadership" at the EU summit. They aim to reduce economic dependence on non-European tech providers by dismantling existing regulations.

ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, releases a framework providing practical examples for designing, deploying, and operating AI models. This framework aims to help developers navigate the AI Act's requirements.

Brussels is investigating the market power of major cloud providers, potentially imposing restrictions. This follows recent outages in cloud services, highlighting concerns about market dominance.

Brussels is investigating whether to impose new obligations on cloud services from Amazon, Google, and Microsoft under the Digital Markets Act. This action aims to address potential anti-competitive practices within the cloud market.

Brussels' transparency database for online services, part of the Digital Services Act (DSA), faces criticism for failing to meet its goals. A recent study reveals shortcomings in the database, designed to increase public understanding of online content moderation.

EU member states agreed on new rules to accelerate GDPR enforcement and cross-border data protection investigations. This aims to streamline cooperation among national data protection authorities, improving data privacy.

Brussels approved the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement, despite warnings of setbacks to digital rights and oversight. The agreement weakens the Union's ability to protect privacy and data, as deregulation pressures rise across Europe.

Telefónica plans a significant restructuring, announcing a layoff affecting 6,000-7,000 employees in Spain. The reduction, driven by infrastructure investments and changing market dynamics, represents a 70% workforce decrease since 1997.

Dutch research reveals Snapchat employs deceptive notifications, violating the Digital Services Act's ban on manipulative design. The findings will inform potential enforcement actions, as platforms increasingly prioritize grabbing user attention.

Berlin hosts a summit on European digital sovereignty, bringing together 900 experts to discuss technological independence. The German and French governments lead the initiative, aiming for a broader, global approach to code and digital standards.

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Lise, a new blockchain-based stock exchange, launches in France to accelerate tokenized markets for French SMEs. The exchange, open 24/7, will allow companies to raise funds through tokenized shares starting in 2026.

Spanish businesses must implement Verifactu, a new digital invoicing system by January 1, 2026, to combat fraud. Freelancers using simple invoices created with programs like Word or Excel are exempt from the requirement.

WhatsApp launches interoperability in Europe, allowing users to send and receive messages from other messaging apps. This move follows the EU's Digital Markets Act, forcing the platform to open up to third-party integrations.