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
Tech News EU Commission ramping up digital platform enforcement The platform rules were heavily criticised by the US government, claiming they are an attack on free speech. 14/04/2025
Tech News X's AI platform under scrutiny for data use The Irish privacy watchdog questioned the use of personal data by Grok last year. 14/04/2025
Tech News EU Commission starts consultation on revision of cybersecurity rules The revision of the Cybersecurity Act will revise the mandate of ENISA and include cybersecurity certification schemes. 11/04/2025
Tech News Enforcing existing digital rules to help reduce strain on networks The European Commission will publish a Digital Networks Act later this year to address connectivity issues. 10/04/2025
Europe News Eurosceptic Patriots call for Parliamentary inquiry into corruption The committee would address allegations of corruption, money-laundering and abuse of power. 10/04/2025
Tech News EU Tech Commissioner defends scrapping of AI Liability rules Henna Virkkunen said the directive would not have led to harmonised rules across Europe. 09/04/2025
Tech News EU Commission presents plans to boost AI, protect critical sectors AI has been identified as one of the critical sectors in which the EU should become less dependent on other regions, the Commission said. 09/04/2025
Europe News EU Commission to launch consultation on grand AI strategy The Data Union Strategy will contribute to the European Commission’s AI Continent Action Plan, aimed at making the EU a leader on AI. 08/04/2025
Tech News TikTok made changes ahead of Romanian election re-run, says Virkkunen The European Commission started an investigation into TikTok last December following reports about voter influence through social media. 08/04/2025
Tech News Blocking AI tools has no downside for EU consumers, civil society says Online platforms complain about failing to launch products in the EU due to strict rules. 07/04/2025
Tech News Commission should work on AI Liability rules, civil society groups say The letter comes ahead of a debate on the topic between lawmakers and EU Tech Commissioner Henna Virkkunen this week. 07/04/2025