European sovereignty: the China factor
The current debate on European digital sovereignty largely targets American tech, while 5G infrastructure sovereignty and security are often sidelined as "non-priority" or "too expensive".
Egle Markeviciute
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European consumers say 'no' to network fees
Eighty-one organizations representing European consumer interests have issued a joint statement opposing the revival of network fees - or "fair share" - in the context of the upcoming Digital Networks Act.
“Don’t regulate it into the ground”: European startups and VCs push to pause the rollout of the AI Act
Yesterday, Sifted reported that nearly 30 industry leaders and 20 venture capital firms across Europe sent a letter to the European Commission, urging a delay in the AI Act's implementation.
Danish Presidency kicks off tomorrow: digital priorities at a glance
Tomorrow, Denmark takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU from Poland, leading until December 31, 2025. Here's a look at the key digital priorities on the Danish agenda.
"Stop the clock" for the AI Act: the momentum builds (in the North)
Momentum grows for delaying the AI Act as smaller EU states, Baltic tech groups, and Sweden raise concerns over unclear rules and readiness. While the Commission races to meet the August 2025 deadline, calls to “Stop the Clock” are getting harder to ignore.
Little movement on the digital front as the US-EU tariff pause deadline approaches
As the US-EU tariff pause nears its July 9 deadline, digital trade talks remain stalled. The EU presses ahead with regulations de facto targeting US tech, sparking tensions over digital sovereignty, market access, and the line between sovereignty and protectionism.
Is the EU’s deregulation for tech in the room with us?
The EU talks simplification, not deregulation. Despite promises to cut red tape, major digital laws like the GDPR and AI Act are likely to remain largely untouched. Cosmetic tweaks and harmonization are the focus, while new regulatory layers resurface under fresh labels.
The EU announces modest (first) red tape cuts to the GDPR
The Commission's fourth simplification package outlined two digital-oriented changes: simplified record-keeping requirements under the GDPR for larger companies, and the introduction of a ‘digital-first’ principle for product legislation.
EP’s IMCO rejects AI Liability Directive, calling it a gateway to “predatory litigation”
Yesterday, the European Parliament’s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) adopted its opinion on the AI Liability Directive (AILD), calling it “premature and unnecessary”.
Die Zentralisation: Germany establishes a Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernization
Germany has recently established a new Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, which could help improve its position in the EU's digital race and inspire larger Member States to pursue similar reforms- provided they are granted sufficient political authority.
Changes to US AI diffusion incoming? 'Alienating allies' is not good policy, after all
Last week, David Sacks called for scrapping the AI diffusion rule, warning it alienates allies and risks pushing them toward China. The policy has faced a modest EU backlash.
The future of cloud policy in the EU: have your say (until 4th of June)
The EU is aiming towards a Cloud and AI Development Act aiming to triple European data center capacity, cut red tape, and prioritize digital sovereignty - yet challenges like legacy systems, grid strain, and intertia within public administrations remain unaddressed.
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