News - For Governments

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 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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"Why Europe should create its own future, not imitate others? " session on next-gen computing and AI launches....

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.

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.

EU institutions finalize simpler AI rules to spur innovation and ban 'nudging' apps. The AI Act's high-risk system regulations will apply from late 2027, ensuring readiness.

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.

EU and Japan accelerate digital cooperation, deepening regulatory and research ties on AI, data, quantum, and chips. The partnership aims to improve cross-border data flows and strengthen cooperation on digital infrastructure and platform regulation.

EU and Japan reaffirmed their digital partnership, acknowledging its maturity as a platform for navigating the digital age. The fourth meeting in Brussels focused on shared democratic values and human-centric digital transformation.

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....

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.