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Tech Brief: Russia looms large at TTC, Microsoft loosens up, net neutrality
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Tech Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU.
Facebook whistleblower calls on MEPs to make sure DSA won’t be ‘dead letter’
While revisiting the recently-agreed digital regulations, European Parliament lawmakers were joined by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen who called on them to do everything necessary to ensure that the DSA will be a "success story".
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.
LEAK: Russia main focus of upcoming transatlantic TTC summit
The confrontation with Russia will be at the centre of the next high-level meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC), according to the draft conclusions obtained by EURACTIV.
Digital Brief: DSA agreement, upload filters safeguards, GDPR redress
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “The DSA will upgrade the ground rules for all online services in the EU. It will ensure that the...
European Commission sets out a plan to regain clout in standard-setting
The European Commission's new Standardisation Strategy outlines a renewed commitment to engage in the definition of technological standards for emerging technologies to counter growing international competition.
EU-US policy talks to show that democracy can deliver, Vestager says
The EU's digital chief said both the EU and US share the same concerns and called for transatlantic convergence to address how emerging technologies could impact democratic institutions.
Put Aside Grand Geopolitical Plans: First Fix Transatlantic Digital Plumbing
Instead of attempting an illusory grand deal that will set a new global standard, the transatlantic Trade and Technology Council should focus on solving its internal disputes.
Digital Brief: EU-US convergence, gatekeeper definitions, DGA adopted, NL lobbies Data Act
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “This lead with regulation is dangerous. European tech companies are going to become regulated regional champions. They will not...
EU and US seek united Western front to confront China’s tech ascent
In the aftermath of their inaugural summit, business and political leaders from the EU and the United States reiterated their call for curbing the growing Chinese influence on the tech sector, although important differences still remained in the regulatory approaches.
EU and US hold first trade and technology talks amid tensions
The new EU-US Trade and Technology (TTC) is set to hold its first meeting in Pittsburgh on Wednesday (29 September), in the shadow of the submarine dispute between France and Washington, which had put the transatlantic relationship to the test.