Tech News Commissioner Virkkunen to meet critics of EU tech rules on US trip The EU Commissioner received letters from US officials complaining about the effect of EU tech legislation. 13/05/2025
Tech News EU member states ask Commission to lower microchip strategy targets The countries say that the European Commission should adjust the target in the Chips Act 2.0. 12/05/2025
Tech News Three months before deadline, EU countries not ready for AI oversight A delay in appointing the oversight bodies will mean uncertainty for businesses that have to start complying with the rules. 09/05/2025
Tech News US companies still engaging with AI Code despite Trump: EU official The Code of Practice on GPAI has been delayed and subject to criticism from publishers, Big Tech companies as well as the US Mission to the EU. 08/05/2025
Tech News EU Commission sues five countries for not applying platform rules Czechia, Cyprus, Poland, Portugal and Spain did not give their national watchdogs enough powers to enforce the Digital Services Act. 07/05/2025
Tech News Merz’s government decree gives German digital ministry extensive power The newcomer ministry will take over responsibilities that are currently located within six different departments. 07/05/2025
Tech News Italy, Hungary fail to appoint fundamental rights bodies under AI Act The deadline to appoint authorities dealing with the protection of fundamental rights was November 2024. 06/05/2025
Tech News Denmark to canvass member states on EU cloud plan, telecom rules Both policy files are set to be presented by the European Commission by the end of this year. 05/05/2025
Tech News TikTok fined €530 million for unsecure data transfers to China The Irish watchdog launched the probe in 2021: TikTok was already fined €345 million in 2023 for failing to protect children's privacy. 02/05/2025
Tech News Microsoft pledges to take legal action if governments seize EU data The company set out a range of commitments to Europe including building an AI ecosystem. 30/04/2025
Tech News Big Tech watered down AI Code of Practice: report The US government’s Mission to the EU sent a letter to the European Commission pushing back against the Code. 30/04/2025
Tech News EU needs 'reality check' on flawed microchip strategy: report The European Court of Auditors tells the European Commission to take stock and rethink Chips Act. 28/04/2025
Tech News Germany’s Merz appoints MediaMarkt chief as new digital minister First individual ministry for digital affairs in Germany. 28/04/2025
Tech News EU Commission ready to step in if AI standards delayed Temporary solutions should help companies with their efforts to comply with the AI Act, the European Commission said. 28/04/2025
Tech News Irish watchdog to prioritise child safety online in 2025 The Digital Services Act regulator is involved in the drafting of EU guidelines on child safety – which are expected this year. 25/04/2025
Tech News Dutch privacy regulator latest to warn against use of Meta AI Last year, the Irish data protection regulator already warned against the launch of the tool. 24/04/2025
Tech News From TikTok to AI: What the EU now calls a security threat From TikTok to AI agents, burner phones to banned apps: rising global tensions are forcing EU officials to rethink which tech tools are safe to use - and which could hand secrets to foreign powers. 24/04/2025
Tech News EU Commission withdrew patent file to push for agreement In its 2025 work program, the European Commission announced it will scrap rules on Standard Essential Patents. 23/04/2025
Tech News Trump White House jeopardises EU-US data deal: German ministry The Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework has already been challenged before the EU’s highest court. 17/04/2025
Tech News EU standards bodies flag delays to work on AI Act The work is likely to be completed in 2026, according to CEN-CENELEC. 16/04/2025