News - For Governments

US Supreme Court ruling questions FTC independence, impacting EU-US data transfers. NOYB calls for EU Commission to withdraw adequacy decision on the US.

EDRi's 2025 report warns of EU deregulation weakening digital rights protections. The organization adopted a new strategy to champion human-centred digital futures over the next five years.

EU customs duties on parcels rise to €3 from July, ending the €150 exemption to boost safety checks. BEUC warns consumers must not face unexpected charges, as importers are legally responsible for the fee.

EU's Digital Omnibus proposal to eliminate cookie banners is facing strong opposition. Germany and France, alongside Google, are lobbying against the measure that would respect browser tracking preferences.

Civil society groups launched "Make It Real," detailing concrete recommendations for EU lawmakers on fundamental rights and fair digital competition. The publication emerged from a summit in Brussels featuring prominent figures like Shoshana Zuboff and MEP Benifei.

European Parliament votes for enhanced digital euro consumer protections, including free basic services and stronger privacy safeguards. The Parliament also reinforced cash acceptance, ensuring merchants cannot unilaterally refuse it.

EU Member States and Google block a plan to scrap cookie banners. The European Commission proposed automated signals to replace intrusive pop-ups....

The Commission's Digital Omnibus proposal reopens the ePrivacy debate, impacting internet browsing choices. This analysis explains cookies, tracking, consent, and ePrivacy for everyday users.

The European Commission's 2026 State of the Digital Decade report reveals progress towards 2030 digital targets but flags structural gaps needing closure. Europe has advanced on digital infrastructure and public services, but now faces challenges in scaling these efforts consistently.

The EU's Digital Decade 2026 report highlights progress toward 2030 targets, emphasizing coordination, speed, and coherence for digital transformation. It also summarizes European concerns based on a Special Eurobarometer survey.

EU Parliament approves US tariff deal, averting price hikes and preserving choice for consumers until 2029. A new EU safeguard clause protects against US trade pressure on consumer protection and digital rules.

BEUC urges the Irish EU Presidency to prioritize consumer protection in upcoming legislation, warning that digital simplification proposals risk weakening GDPR. The organization advocates for better enforcement of existing rules over rollbacks that may benefit non-European tech firms.

EU lawmakers are urged to reject the AI Omnibus deal, which weakens AI safeguards and transparency. The agreement, presented as a technical simplification of the AI Act, risks setting a dangerous precedent for the EU's digital rulebook.

Deutsche Wohnen's €14. 5M GDPR fine cut to €900K by court....

The European Commission launches its final Code of Practice on marking AI-generated content. The voluntary code aids providers in meeting AI Act transparency obligations, requiring clear labelling of deepfakes and AI-manipulated public interest content from August 2, 2026.

The AI Office is hosting an info session on June 22nd to present the Code of Practice for transparency of AI-generated content and its signature process. Interested signatories must register by June 18th to receive further details.

noyb is launching a class action against Austria's CRIF credit agency for alleged GDPR violations. The agency allegedly built a "shadow registry" using personal data to assign scores that impact access to essential services.

The EDIH Summit 2026 will convene the European Digital Innovation Hubs network and EU institutions to analyze Europe's AI ecosystem functionality. The event aims to strengthen the AI innovation ecosystem across the European Union.

The European Commission unveiled the Tech Sovereignty Package, aiming to bolster European AI, cloud, and semiconductor capabilities. This package introduces new legislation and strategies to reduce reliance on non-EU suppliers and foster digital autonomy.

Facebook Messenger remains a dominant internet service, facing stricter Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules after a court ruling. Meta's appeal against its gatekeeper status was largely rejected by the EU court.