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Ireland investigates Meta for breaching the DSA – a year on from our complaint
Ireland investigates Meta for breaching the DSA's obligation to offer users alternative news feeds without profiling. The probe, prompted by a complaint, aims to protect digital rights across Europe and enforce EU platform laws.
EU Passenger Package can be the ticket to more train travel
EU Commission unveils Passenger Package to simplify train booking and boost passenger rights. New rules require rail operators to sell competitor offers and share data, fostering competition and easier multi-platform ticketing....
The EU agrees to improve patients’ access to critical medicines
The EU agrees on its Critical Medicines Act to secure the bloc's supply of essential drugs. This deal aims to prevent shortages of antibiotics, vaccines, and treatments for chronic diseases, ensuring better access for patients across member states.
Did the EU Parliament really vote not to protect children online?
The EU Parliament blocked surveillance measures to protect children online, clashing with member states and the Commission. Negotiations stalled in April 2026 over the 'interim ePrivacy derogation'.
The tech lobby wins in weakening the AI regulation
AI Act implementation delayed as tech lobby wins concessions, pushing key high-risk AI rules to 2027/2028. This postponement allows unchecked AI development, raising concerns for safety and fundamental rights.
AP imposes fine of 100 million euros on taxi app Yango
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fines taxi app Yango €100 million for transferring personal data to Russia. The company behind Yango's European operations is based in the Netherlands.
AI Regulation: EU Parliament and Council agree on relaxed obligations for industry
EU Parliament and Council agree to ease AI Act obligations for industry, delaying key high-risk system rules to 2027-2028. A ban on AI-generated sexual deepfakes was also added.
AI Omnibus risks creating dangerous regulatory loopholes and weakening consumer protection
BEUC criticizes the EU's AI Omnibus for creating loopholes and weakening consumer protection by delaying AI Act provisions. The deal rolls back data protections for AI training and exempts machinery from scrutiny, risking future deregulation.
European Commission: In the age verification app, a heart from Google beats
The EU Commission's age verification app uses Google developers' technology, raising privacy and dependency concerns. IT experts warn this reliance on a US tech giant could compromise data protection, especially with the upcoming EUDI Wallet.
Bison Bank launches the first Portuguese stablecoin
Bison Bank launches Portugal's first regulated stablecoin, poised to compete in the European market. The Electronic Money Token aims to offer a new digital financial instrument.
The PVPC has been a safety net for Spanish families for years: the EU believes it is now time to dismantle it
The European Commission demands Spain end regulated electricity tariffs to foster market competition and energy efficiency. Brussels cites financial risk prevention, urging stress tests for energy suppliers to avoid past crises.
Suspicionless mass surveillance: data protection officers criticize chat control
German data protection officials urge EU lawmakers to scrap "mass surveillance" chat control. They argue it breaches end-to-end encryption and is unprecedented for a state governed by the rule of law.
The European Union has a crystal clear vision for the future of its network infrastructure: there will be no Chinese equipment
Brussels tightens telecom security by recommending member states exclude Huawei and ZTE equipment. This move paves the way for mandatory removal of "high-risk suppliers" from critical networks.
Wake-up call from industry: Tech giants demand course correction of EU AI policy
Tech giants like SAP and Siemens call for an EU AI policy course correction. They warn the EU's AI Act risks overregulation, demanding more room for innovation ahead of trilogue talks.
Ryanair asks to suspend the new EU border control system: many are losing flights due to the queues it generates
Ryanair demands EU border system suspension due to hour-long queues causing flight cancellations. The new EES biometric entry/exit system's April rollout has heavily impacted summer travel.
Data protection and innovation "endangered": Apple's head of regulation annoyed by EU
Apple's policy chief criticizes the EU's Digital Markets Act, citing frustration and concerns over data protection and innovation. The company argues that upcoming regulations could hinder technological advancements and user privacy.
Forced "Border Partnership": EU Commission wants to allow US authorities to inquire about political views and "origin"
EU and US officials are close to an agreement allowing US authorities to access sensitive personal data of EU citizens. The draft "Border Partnership" framework would grant US agencies access to facial images, health data, and sexual orientation for police databases....
To the point: The digital euro is under pressure.
The EU's digital euro project faces pressure from banks wanting a weaker version and a tight timeline. The European Central Bank plans a pilot next year, but the European Parliament still debates critical privacy issues.
Cyber Resilience Act: BSI Becomes the Digital TÜV for Connected Products
Germany advances EU Cyber Resilience Act implementation, designating the BSI as the central market surveillance authority. This move positions the agency as a digital TÜV for connected products, ensuring their cybersecurity standards.
Rokid brings AI smart glasses to Europe and competes with Meta
Rokid launches AI-smartglasses in Europe, directly challenging Meta's market presence. The company unveiled its latest products in Munich, marking its official entry into the European market.