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Global tech regulation involves establishing rules and standards to govern the use and development of technology on a worldwide scale. It addresses issues such as data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property rights, and ethical considerations. By harmonizing regulations across borders, governments aim to create a fair and secure environment for innovation while safeguarding user rights and promoting responsible use of technology.

American rights to free speech vs. European rights to set their own rules

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American rights to free speech vs. European rights to set their own rules

Europeans and Americans talk past each other while rivals watch. The EU can set its own standards, but in an interconnected economy, decoupling fantasies and grandstanding won’t help.

Europe will not be sovereign behind walls

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Europe will not be sovereign behind walls

As digital sovereignty rises on the agenda, Denmark’s Minister for Digital Affairs, Caroline Stage, and Danish Entrepreneurs’ Peter Kofler argue Europe won’t secure its future by turning inward, but by boosting competitiveness, innovation, and scaling in an open global economy.

Russia's new jab at Western social media platforms

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Russia's new jab at Western social media platforms

Russia’s new Law No. 72-FZ bans all advertising on “undesirable” or extremist platforms, tightening control over Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X, with fines looming and influencers turning to VK, RuTube, or crypto to keep earning.

Russia to develop “traditional Values” AI, take jabs at Grok and China

Russia to develop “traditional Values” AI, take jabs at Grok and China

Russia and Belarus plan to build “traditional values” - based AI to counter U.S. and Chinese influence. While still reliant on Chinese tech, Russia ranks low in global AI indexes. Sanctions, brain drain, and chip dependency drive its $2.5B push for AI self-reliance.

US-EU 90-day tariff pause ends tomorrow

US-EU 90-day tariff pause ends tomorrow

As the US-EU 90-day tariff pause nears its end, digital tensions remain unresolved. Despite growing pushback from startups and Member States, the European Commission stays firm on its digital agenda - from the DMA and DSA to the AI Act's rollout.

Little movement on the digital front as the US-EU tariff pause deadline approaches

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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.

Digital rulebook doesn't seem to be landing on the US - EU trade negotiation table anytime soon - but it should

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Digital rulebook doesn't seem to be landing on the US - EU trade negotiation table anytime soon - but it should

As US-EU trade tensions rise, digital policy is still missing from the EU’s trade negotiation agenda. With global demand for cutting-edge digital services growing, real potential exists—if experts, businesses, and policymakers align on rules, standards, and shared priorities.

Bridging the EU’s digital divide: how smarter satellite policy can close the gap

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Bridging the EU’s digital divide: how smarter satellite policy can close the gap

The tech to close Europe’s digital divide exists—but bureaucracy and protectionism keep millions offline. The EU must cut red tape, enable competition, and adopt hybrid solutions—fiber where possible, satellites where needed. Affordable, accessible internet isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.

Chips: how do Biden’s chip export controls affect Europe?

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Chips: how do Biden’s chip export controls affect Europe?

Tech policy circles on both sides of the Atlantic have been abuzz this week regarding outgoing President Biden’s AI diffusion or AI chip export control measures which essentially divide the EU into two tiers.

Cutting red tape in the EU requires sharp(er) scissors

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Cutting red tape in the EU requires sharp(er) scissors

The incoming European Union's College of Commissioners has a number of difficult tasks ahead of them, one of which is effectively and tangibly cutting red tape.

BRICS in the global tech wall: will the US and EU hit the snooze button again?

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BRICS in the global tech wall: will the US and EU hit the snooze button again?

The BRICS coalition (currently including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates) has been increasingly vocalizing its position on its own tech sovereignty.

Post US election: let's not bury the future of transatlantic tech cooperation yet

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Post US election: let's not bury the future of transatlantic tech cooperation yet

After the U.S. election, some Europeans are calling for greater EU digital sovereignty. Amid global challenges and a shift from a rules-based international order, the EU and U.S. now need to restart constructive dialogue on tech cooperation.

What can the EU learn from Ukraine’s digital transformation?

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What can the EU learn from Ukraine’s digital transformation?

Since Russia's aggression began, Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation has gained attention for its cutting-edge, user-friendly e-government solutions that ensure service continuity and set a global standard. Here’s a look at initiatives the EU can learn from

Trans-Atlantic tech cooperation: a plea for Brussels and Washington to work together

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Trans-Atlantic tech cooperation: a plea for Brussels and Washington to work together

In times of war and geopolitical tensions, collaboration between the EU and the US on tech policy is more needed than ever. But despite several attempts to find a common line and more integrated technology trade, both sides struggle to come up with a coherent solution to their policy disputes.

Breton's Elon Musk regulatory troll earns one of the most epic ratios of all time

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Breton's Elon Musk regulatory troll earns one of the most epic ratios of all time

In posting a letter online to Elon Musk, EU Commissioner Thierry Breton receives the most epic Twitter/X ratios of all time.