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Online retailer Zalando bound by strictest EU platform rules: court
EU Court sides with European Commission in landmark platform rules case.
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.
Ombudsman opens inquiry into Commission’s silence on EU privacy chief
The mandate of the current European Data Protection Supervisor expired in December, but no decision on the successor has been taken.
EU tech chief faces pressure to confront Trump over digital threats
A spokesperson for the Commission has said that Henna Virkkunen will fight back against unfounded claims.
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Wilders’ far-right party leads polls two months before Dutch vote
Topics including migration, the economy, housing and foreign affairs are expected to dominate the campaign.
EU tech chief to 'fight back’ against Trump’s allegations: Commission
Lawmakers express criticism about Henna Virkkunen’s absence regarding the recent US government threats.
Dutch doctors file complaint against Snapchat over sale of vapes
The Netherlands has banned the sale of flavoured vapes, and sales to minors is also prohibited.
EU privacy chief selection process triggers complaints to ombudsman
The mandate of the current privacy watchdog of the EU institutions expired in December last year.
ING bank probed for role in Didier Reynders money laundering case
The former EU Justice Commissioner came under investigation in December 2024.
Austrian newspaper’s consent model violates EU privacy rules: court
The case will likely be referred to the EU’s highest court.
German watchdog received more platform complaints than EU counterparts
The Federal Network Agency said it started four administrative proceedings against online platforms.
Eight EU countries still missing cyber rules for critical sectors
Member states had to transpose the rules into national legislation by 17 October last year.
EU resists renewed Trump pressure to shift digital rules
Digital rules have been the subject of several attacks since the new US administration came to power in January.
Dutch privacy watchdog warns against Israeli terms for aid groups
EU privacy regulators will discuss how the new measures tally with the EU’s data transfer deal with Israel.
German government urged to start proper supervision of AI
Germany is one of several EU member states that have missed a 2 August deadline to put oversight authorities in place on AI.
Timing of new data rules and plan to cut red tape baffles tech sector
The Data Act enters into force in September, three months before the European Commission digital simplification measures will be presented.
Some 26 tech companies sign up to EU Commission's AI Code
Companies joining Code still need to comply with AI Act obligations that kick in from 2 August.
Is Europe ready to police AI? Supervision and sanctions start soon
A range of provisions under the EU’s AI rulebook will enter into force, dealing with national oversight, penalties and general purpose AI models.
EU Commission confirms ditching of AI liability and patents proposals
Attempts by some lawmakers and member states fail to revive papers.
Google will sign up to EU’s AI Code despite concerns
Meta is so far the only US tech giant that has said it will not sign up to the voluntary rules.
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