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Russia’s war in Ukraine dominates EU-US trade and tech talks
Russia's war in Ukraine has been at the centre of the ongoing Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Paris, on which the EU and the US gave a second update on Monday (16 May). EURACTIV France reports.
France sees boom in personal data breaches in 2021
France has hit an all-time record in notifications of personal data breaches, up 79% from 2020, the latest report of France's data protection watchdog CNIL has found. EURACTIV France reports.
Tech Brief: connectivity’s contribution, Apple Pay probe, AI fines
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Tech Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “The rules in place for twenty years are running out of steam and operators no longer have...
European Commission takes aim at Apple Pay in antitrust probe
The European Commission sent Apple on Monday (2 May) the preliminary findings of a competition investigation into its mobile payment system, Apple Pay, suggesting that the US tech giant had "unfairly shielded" its system from competitors and therefore stifled innovation.
Digital Brief: future of the internet, cyber centre delays, DSA’s endgame
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “We call for a new Declaration for the Future of the Internet that includes all partners who actively support...
DMA: EU legislators resist pressure to change data provisions in the final text
Despite insistence from stakeholders, the final text of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), containing significant changes to a key data-related measure, will not be revised, according to a note seen by EURACTIV.
Digital Brief: DMA final text, DSA approaching, AIA draft report
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “Delegations will find attached the final 4-column document (Articles and Recitals) after technical finalisation to reflect the provisional political...
DMA: significant additions made it into the final text
The long-waited final text for the Digital Markets Act, seen by EURACTIV, contains some unexpected last-minute changes.
Macron reopens debate on ending anonymity online
French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his opposition to online anonymity, stating that he will not close the door on the idea of dismantling platforms. EURACTIV France reports.
Regulation is the only way to make online platforms serve society, MEP says
How can online platforms that seek to maximise profits be made compatible with or even foster consumer protection, democratic processes, and worker rights? For European lawmaker Tiemo Wölken, the short answer is regulation.
DMA: Germany the test bench for complementarity with competition authorities
The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), flagship legislation targeting tech giants, will be complemented by competition authorities at the national level. In Germany, the powerful Bundeskartellamt is already claiming its space vis-à-vis the European regulator
Digital Brief: DSA fourth trilogue, DMA diverging views, France’s fine for Google
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “Step by step we are getting closer to a deal. Still issues we don’t agree on, but hopefully we...
DMA: EU negotiators split on whether text covers remuneration for rightsholders
A last-minute bid to include the remuneration conditions for publishers in the Digital Markets Act (DMA) was rejected during the last trilogue. However, the EU institutions have conflicting views on what the agreed text entails.
Digital Brief: DMA agreement, Privacy Shield in principle, DSA pitches
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “Today’s agreement is the beginning of a new era for tech regulation worldwide. The Digital Markets Act puts an...
DMA: EU institutions agree on new rules for Big Tech
The new EU regulation targeting tech giants will become fully applicable in 2023, following an agreement reached between the EU co-legislators on Thursday (24 March).
Publishers’ last-minute attempt to secure ‘fair’ remuneration in the Digital Markets Act
A last-minute proposal to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) could oblige gatekeepers to put in place fair conditions and an arbitration mechanism for the remuneration of rightsholders. The European Parliament has been pushing for extending the provisions on fair, reasonable...
DMA: EU lawmakers ready to trade digital governance for tighter obligations
EU lawmakers are preparing to make concessions on the governance of the Digital Markets Act to obtain more ambitious obligations for gatekeepers, according to an internal note seen by EURACTIV.
Digital Brief: Intel spends big, DSA fees & dark patterns
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “The EU Chips Act will empower private companies and governments to work together to drastically advance Europe’s position in...
French cloud player brings yet another anti-trust case against Microsoft
European cloud players, including France's OVHcloud, have brought a new case before the European Commission, claiming that US-based giant Microsoft is engaging in anti-competitive practices on the market
Digital Brief: health data space, Russian internet sovereignty, DMA’s final rush
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU.
LEAK: The EU Commission’s data space for unleashing health data
The European Commission is set to propose a new governance framework for health data with cross-border interoperability requirements and a pan-European infrastructure in the first sectorial legislation of this kind, according to a draft seen by EURACTIV.
Digital Brief: RT ban, internet struggles, Big Tech takes sides
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “We will not let Kremlin apologists pour their toxic lies justifying Putin’s war or sow the seeds of division...
Digital Brief: public cloud scrutiny, space package, sandboxing Android
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “Coordinated actions around an agreed topic will allow them to learn from each other’s expertise, harmonise their approaches and...