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The Commission adopted the first designation decisions under the Digital Services Act (DSA), designating 17 Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and 2 Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) that reach at least 45 million monthly active users. These are: Very Large Online Platforms: Alibaba AliExpress Amazon Store Apple AppStore com Facebook Google Play Google Maps Google Shopping Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Snapchat TikTok Twitter …

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EU Code Week is a highlight for many education professionals, pupils and other learning hubs from across Europe and beyond. After a very successful edition in 2022, #CodeWeek 2023 is back, taking place on the 7-22 October 2023 featuring plenty of activities for everybody, including pupils, students and teachers. It even includes activities for pre-school children that …

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The Commission adopted two proposals for a Council Recommendation in the context of the European Year of Skills, with the aim to support Member States and the education and training sector in providing high-quality, inclusive and accessible digital education and training to develop the digital skills of European citizens. The proposals address the two main common …

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The Commission welcomed the political agreement reached this week between the European Parliament and the EU Member States on the European Chips Act, proposed by the Commission on 8 February 2022, including on the budget. The first pillar of the Act – the Chips for Europe Initiative – will reinforce Europe’s technological leadership, by facilitating …

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The preparatory action for the common European mobility data space, PrepDSpace4Mobility, has created an inventory of mobility and transport data ecosystems in Europe. PrepDSpace4Mobility has made a major step towards achieving one of its main tasks: mapping existing mobility data-related ecosystems and initiatives. The project has developed an inventory of almost 400 data sharing initiatives …

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The Commission proposes regulation to tackle cyber threats and incidents. On the 18 April 2023, the Commission has adopted a proposal for the EU Cyber Solidarity Act to strengthen cybersecurity capacities in the EU. It will support detection and awareness of cybersecurity threats and incidents, bolster preparedness of critical entities, as well as reinforce solidarity, concerted crisis …

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The European Commission has adopted the Digital Europe Programme Work Programme for 2023-2024. The Commission has adopted two multiannual work programmes for the Digital Europe Programme, outlining the objectives and specific topic areas that will receive a total of €1.284 billion in funding, out of which €553 million is available in 2023. These work programmes include strategic investments …

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Europe’s digital transformation by 2030 relies on providing citizens with access to gigabit connectivity and 5G services. The European Broadband Awards 2023 will highlight projects leading us into the Europe digital decade. All projects advanced in implementation, big or small, rural or urban, private or public, local, regional, national or multi-country, and covering all technologies …

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By creating trust in data sharing, EU legislation aims to stimulate innovation, facilitate the green transition and benefit people. With immense possibilities in areas from farming to health, big data can play a key role in the EU’s digital transformation. However, data sharing is essential to unlock this potential. Data sharing is the process of making …

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The Optical Fiber Communication Conference will take place at the San Diego Conference Centre in San Diego, California between 5-9 March. The OFC draws attendees from all corners of the globe to meet and greet, make connections and move the industry forward. Discover some of the Horizon 2020projects managed by HaDEA in the field of optical communications. TWILIGHT: …

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