The EU Data Act has started to apply in the EU, giving users control over data generated by their connected devices, like smartwatches and cars, while unlocking opportunities for small businesses to use this data to develop innovative after-sale services. The Data Act increases access to high-quality data and with it the potential for data-driven …
Applications to the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA) opened this week, with the alliance set to advance digitalisation and innovation in the automotive industry. Announced under the Automotive Action Plan, ECAVA is an industrial discussion and advisory forum that will bring together key stakeholders from across the automotive value chain.. The Alliance will position …
The Commission has launched a €6 million call for proposals as part of its pilot projects and preparatory actions to raise awareness about information integrity risks and to strengthen media literacy among young Europeans. The call will fund two projects and seeks to engage Europeans between 15-30 and influencers. Discussing risks such as online manipulation …
The European Commission will help deployers and providers of generative AI systems to detect and label AI generated or manipulated content. This will help to ensure that users are informed when they are interacting with an AI system. To that end, the Commission has launched a consultation to develop guidelines and a code of practice on AI …
Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the current functioning of the Chips Act and on possible future adaptations to ensure the Act remains fit for purpose in light of changing market, technological and geopolitical realities. The feedback period will be from 5 September 2025, for a period of 12 weeks, with the public consultation and call …
The European Commission has signed an agreement with ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity for the operation and administration of the EU Cybersecurity Reserve. The Commission will contribute €36 million from the Digital Europe Programme (DEP) to the functioning of this new initiative under the Cyber Solidarity Act to boost the cyber resilience of the EU and its …
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence and a public consultation to seek input on the scope and content of its Strategic roadmap on digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) of the energy sector. The Strategic roadmap, which was mandated by President Ursula von der Leyen in Commissioner Dan Jørgensen’s mission letter and later announced in the Affordable …
The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) enters into application across the European Union. The EMFA brings many benefits for media companies, journalists, and citizens, offering media service providers greater legal certainty and enhancing their independence. The EMFA is designed to strengthen media freedom, independence and pluralism within the EU’s internal market. It provides, among others, …
The EU leads in virtual worlds research and has the capacity to attract seed funding but faces challenges in venture capital and market growth. Since the launch of the EU strategy to lead on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds, adopted in July 2023, the European Commission has launched a structured approach to monitor the Virtual Worlds …
On 2 August 2025, the AI Act’s governance has to be in place. This includes the EU-level advisory bodies and the national competent authorities. The Commission has already launched the AI Act’s key advisory bodies. The European AI Board, composed of EU Member States, is fully operational. The Commission has adopted the rules to create the Scientific …