Tech News ChatGPT could face strictest set of EU rules as user numbers rise Popular generative AI bot ChatGPT could face the EU's strictest platform rules under the Digital Services Act, as it surpassed 120 million monthly users in Europe earlier this week. 22/10/2025
Europe News Majority of Dutch election programmes violate rule of law, report says A total of 12 of 15 Dutch political parties running in the October elections have proposals that violate the rule of law, according to the Dutch Bar Association. 20/10/2025
Tech News Dutch parties embrace TikTok (again) ahead of the October election The social media platform was previously banned by several parties due to security concerns. 17/10/2025
Tech News EU should stand firm despite US pressure, ex-EU competition chief says Brussels’s tech laws have come under pressure ever since the new US administration took office in January. 15/10/2025
Tech News EU countries sign Danish plan to boost child protection online Ministers called on Friday to explore whether additional measures are needed to complement existing rules. 13/10/2025
Tech News EU rules on political ads enter into force: What will change? EU rules on political ads – aimed at countering information manipulation and foreign interference in elections – will take effect on Friday. But what exactly will change for users? 10/10/2025
Tech News Germany’s no halts EU plan to combat child sexual abuse content online The European Commission proposed the measures in 2022, but member states cannot reach an agreement, citing privacy and cybersecurity concerns. 09/10/2025
Tech News European Commission eyes ramping up AI to keep up with US and China The European Commission has urged 10 key sectors to adopt AI tools to boost competitiveness, with €1 billion in funding and the introduction of new AI-powered initiatives. 08/10/2025
Tech News Apple claims it's unfairly targeted by EU competition rules The US tech giant was fined €500 million by the European Commission in April for breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Act. 25/09/2025
Tech News Microsoft, Apple, Google and Booking to answer EU questions on scams The European Commission wants to know if the companies comply with the Digital Services Act. 23/09/2025
Tech News EU Commission rebuffs calls to press pause on AI Act The upcoming digital omnibus will also not entail a complete overhaul of the rulebook. 22/09/2025
Tech News Ireland names 15 watchdogs to check on businesses’ AI Act compliance The European Commission hasn't yet published a list of designated authorities in all member states. 17/09/2025
Tech News Media sector awaits EU Commission clarity on political ads Some online platforms have already said that new rules applicable from October are unworkable. 17/09/2025
Europe News Draghi calls for pause to AI Act to gauge risks The call comes after businesses have repeatedly called for a stop the clock on the EU’s AI rules. 16/09/2025
Tech News Some national regulators ill-equipped to enforce incoming EU Data Act Business associations have called upon the European Commission to uphold the rules. 12/09/2025
Tech News Von der Leyen looking into EU social media ban for minors The Commission President told EU lawmakers that she will check Australia's policy when considering what next steps can be taken in Europe. 10/09/2025
Tech News Meta, TikTok’s platform supervisory fees temporarily on hold: EU court The companies challenged the fees imposed under the Digital Services Act (DSA) in 2023. 10/09/2025
Tech News Snapchat hit with Dutch probe over online sale of vapes to minors The Dutch regulator said it is in contact with the European Commission about the investigation into Snapchat, one of the 25 largest online platforms in Europe. 09/09/2025
Tech News Online retailer Zalando bound by strictest EU platform rules: court EU Court sides with European Commission in landmark platform rules case. 03/09/2025
Tech News US Congress hearing set to tease tensions with EU over digital rules EU tech regulation came under fire as soon as the US administration of Donald Trump took office. 03/09/2025