News - For Governments
Daily digest of all European digital development news
Digital Sovereignty: How to Debunk a Myth
"Digital sovereignty" is a myth, according to researchers Julia Pohle and Marielle-Sophie Düh. They argue for an alternative to the buzzword at re:publica, a conference discussing German media houses' use of US software.
AI Forensics vs. BigTech: "We can have retaliation against us"
AI Forensics helps the European Commission enforce digital regulation by analyzing platform algorithms. The NGO director discusses the need for funding and legal protection for their work, highlighting the reliance on external expertise for evidence gathering.
“Fight for Us, Not for Them”: A Public Interest Vision for EU Tech Policy — new speakers announced
Civil society experts gather in Brussels to champion a public-interest vision for EU tech policy. The event advocates for protecting people, democracy, and fundamental rights against deregulation pressures.
noyb success: ORF.at must correct misleading cookie banner
Austria's Federal Administrative Court upholds a data protection ruling, ordering ORF. at to revise its cookie banner....
Sponsored by Scammers
BEUC and 13 consumer groups documented 893 financial scams on Meta, TikTok, and Google between December 2025 and March 2026. The report highlights limited corrective measures by platforms to prevent scam circulation.
Plaintes contre Meta, TikTok et Google pour non-respect du règlement européen sur les services numériques (DSA) et incapacité à lutter efficacement contre les escroqueries en ligne
Consumer groups file DSA complaints against Meta, TikTok, and Google over online scam failures. Platforms allegedly violate the EU's Digital Services Act by not effectively combating fraudulent schemes.
Research study: Evaluation of EU’s Law Enforcement Directive shows implementation still fragmented and insufficient
EDRi study finds EU Law Enforcement Directive implementation fragmented eight years after entry into application. Five member states show insufficient digital rights protection due to ongoing fragmentation.
AI Literacy: what is it, why now, and how do you approach it?
AI literacy is the foundational skill of 2026: knowing what AI can and cannot do, prompting safely, recognizing hallucinations, and understanding the EU AI Act rules. A practical guide for businesses and governments.
Draft Commission guidelines on the classification of high-risk AI systems
European Commission releases draft guidelines on classifying high-risk AI systems. These aim to ensure uniform application and enforcement of the AI Act's Article 6 across providers and deployers.
Targeted consultation on the draft guidelines for the classification of high-risk artificial intelligence systems
Brussels launches a targeted consultation on draft guidelines for classifying high-risk AI systems. The consultation, open until June 23, 2026, seeks feedback on the clarity and usefulness of examples provided in the guidelines.
Digital Ministers' Conference: Wildberger wants to water down data protection for AI use in administration
Germany's Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger wants to ease data protection for AI in public administration. Bundesländer agreed to speed up digitalization by prioritizing AI use over strict data privacy rules.
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'.
Three studies on technical solutions to mark and detect AI-generated content
European Commission commissions three studies on technical solutions for marking and detecting AI-generated content. The research supports development of a Code of Practice for AI-generated content, examining text, audio, and image/video modalities.
Consultation on the draft guidelines on transparency obligations under the AI Act
The European Commission is seeking feedback on draft guidelines for AI Act transparency obligations. Stakeholders can participate until June 3, 2026, with input considered for the final report.
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.
HiPEAC Vision 2026 | CONNECT University
"Why Europe should create its own future, not imitate others? " session on next-gen computing and AI launches....