News - For Governments

Dutch ministries will launch a secure AI chatbot, Vlam-chat, for thousands of civil servants in 2026. The new AI assistant, developed by SSC-ICT, will use local data centers and European language models, offering a safe alternative.

German lawmakers are pushing to accelerate court proceedings through digital transformation, aiming to ease citizen access to justice. However, critics claim the new law disadvantages defendants in civil cases....

Brussels’s digital omnibus regulation faces criticism, as it's seen as undermining fundamental digital rights rather than simplifying data protection. The planned revision of several digital laws, including the AI Act and GDPR, is widely viewed as a setback.

Brussels hosts the AI Policy Day in Amsterdam on December 11th, bringing together leaders to discuss AI's future. The event will focus on responsible AI adoption and scaling innovation across the continent.

Brussels faces criticism for a digital law proposal, as BEUC claims it prioritizes Big Tech over consumer rights. The plan includes weakening privacy rules and delaying AI regulations, potentially harming European startups and consumer protection.

Brussels is rolling back core digital protections with its new Digital Omnibus proposals, threatening the EU's rules-based system. The changes endanger the foundation of human rights and tech policy.

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 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.

Brussels unveils a digital package, streamlining rules on AI, cybersecurity, and data, while introducing European Business Wallets. The initiative targets up to €5B in administrative cost savings by 2029, with potential for an additional €150B in annual savings.

Brussels launches a digital fitness check to test the combined impact of the EU's digital rules. This initiative follows adjustments under the Digital Omnibus, with an opening on November 19, 2025, and a closing date of March 11, 2026.

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.

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.

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.

The European Commission's report assesses the Digital Services Act's impact on very large online platforms and search engines. The report confirms that the designation criteria, including the 45 million monthly active users threshold, remain effective.

The European Commission's report highlights the Digital Services Act's (DSA) strong compatibility with other EU laws. It finds the DSA and other regulations largely reinforce each other, with the potential for further improvements via evaluations.

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.

Brussels is launching a public consultation on new cybersecurity rules for the government, open to citizens, businesses, and experts. The consultation period will run from November 11, 2025, to December 23, 2025, as part of the Cyber Security Act.

A think tank urges the German government to boost investment in open-source platforms as an alternative to Big Tech. The call for action aims to shift open networks, like the Fediverse, from niche status to mainstream adoption, promoting digital sovereignty.

Brussels launched a new investigation into Google's parent company, Alphabet, for potential Digital Markets Act violations. The EU suspects Google's search results may discriminate against news websites, impacting their visibility.