Under the title ‘Roadmap for Cybersecurity in Europe‘ a set of strategic recommendations has been launched by a group of experts from more than 50 European institutions. They have also created an interactive website where professionals from across the EU can comment on the document until the end of March. The roadmap was produced within the Concordia …
The signatories of the 2022 Code of Practice on Disinformation, including all major online platforms (Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, Twitter), have launched this week the novel Transparency Centre and published for the first time the baseline reports on how they turn the commitments from the Code into practice. European Commission The new Transparency Centre will ensure visibility …
On 7 February 2023, we celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) – worldwide annual campaign promoting a safe digital environment for children and young people. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Safer Internet Day. The campaign’s slogan ‘Together for a better internet’ encourages everyone to actively participate and engage in internet safety activities. Safer Internet Day aims to create …
The EU and India have strengthened their relationship as strategic partners by setting up a new Trade and Technology Council (TTC). The new TTC will deepen strategic engagement on trade and technology between both partners. This follows the announcement by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on 25 April …
The European Union and Singapore are strengthening their cooperation as strategic partners. Following the announcement of a new Digital Partnership between the EU and Singapore by President von der Leyen and Prime Minister Lee at the EU-ASEAN summit in December 2022, Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton and Singapore Minister of Industry and Trade S Iswaran signed a Digital Partnership …
The Commission has published this week non-binding guidance to help online platforms and search engines within the scope of the Digital Services Act (DSA) to comply with their requirement to report user numbers in the EU, at the latest by 17 February 2023, and at least once every six months afterwards. The Commission is issuing …
A new study about Data Centre and Energy Systems Synergies (DCESS) will analyse how local energy systems can use the waste heat and water generated from data centre operations. The contractors carrying out the study are now approaching stakeholders for feedback and other input. The DCESS study aims at learning how data centres can be more effectively …
At the Awards Ceremony and a Gala event organized by the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) in Brussels on January 31st, the European Commission has been awarded for advancing international public policy cooperation on blockchain technologies in its role of co-chair of INATBA’s Governmental Advisory Body. Deputy Director of DG CNECT’s Platforms’s Directorate, …
High-speed broadband and smart solutions are important for the revitalisation of many rural areas. This article explores how the EU supports this, particularly through initiatives such as the European Broadband Competence Offices Network, Smart Rural 21 and Smart Villages, as well as with a range of funding instruments and targeted policies. Europe is facing a …
The European Commission has published a report on the initial three-year phase of the Quantum Technologies Flagship. This report reviews the successful results and concrete achievements of the Flagship’s quantum research projects and takes stock of key lessons learned, as the Flagship’s next phase gets underway. During its ramp-up phase (2018-2022), the Flagship supported 24 projects in quantum …