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Amazon loses legal challenge to EU's strictest digital rules

The EU's highest court has ruled that US tech giant will remain subject to the toughest measures of the Digital Services Act.

Europe

Denmark plans final effort to break EU privacy chief deadlock

An impasse between EU lawmakers and national governments has held up the Data Protection Supervisor selection process for nearly a year.

Tech News

Robots could reach our homes within 10 years, says Boston Dynamics CEO

Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter tells Euronews Next about robot safety, its newest model, and AI.

Europe

EU tech chief eyes AI Act amendments to create legal certainty

A digital simplification package to be presented next week will likely ease the burden on AI companies, Tech Commissioner Henna Virkkunen tells Euronews.

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EU Tech Commissioner meets French ministers over Shein 'sex doll'

French ministers urge the European Commission to sanction e-commerce giant Shein for allowing illegal items to be sold on its website including a 'childlike sex doll' that sparked a national scandal.

Business

Brussels wary of Beijing's key tech component export control plans

The EU executive was unable to confirm on Monday whether China had lifted all export controls on rare earths and Nexperia chips for European industries.

Europe

Dutch election shocker: What you need to know

Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten make gains in blow to rightwing firebrand Geert Wilders.

Tech News

Big Tech spending on Brussels lobbying hits record high, report claims

The increase comes as pressure on the European Commission from the US administration to change its online platform and AI rules has gone up as well.

Europe

Dutch elections: Five things to watch

The Netherlands goes to the polls in an election that could see the far-right win, but no clear path to forming a government.

Europe

“Stay on track” on zero-emissions vehicles, say France and Spain

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ energy and environment reporter, Marta Pacheco, and Euronews' tech reporter, Cynthia Kroet.

Tech News

Meta and TikTok breach EU online platform rules, Commission finds

Both platforms have now time to reply to the findings or face a penalty of up to 6% of their global annual turnover.

Tech News

Rise of political influencers sparks questions about ad regulation

The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, aimed at protecting consumers from misleading influencer marketing, could include stricter rules for influencers.

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.

Europe

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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