The Commission has launched a targeted consultation to gather feedback in view of the European Union’s decision on the future use of the 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz frequency bands for Mobile Satellite Services (‘the EU 2 GHz MSS band’). In 2009, following a procedure carried out at EU level, the Commission selected two operators, …
The European Commission is seeking views on the use of data in Artificial Intelligence (AI), on simplifying the rules that apply to data and on international data flows to inform the forthcoming Data Union Strategy. The Data Union Strategy will help the EU build high-quality, interoperable, and diverse datasets that are necessary for AI. The …
The European Commission has announced the launch of the European Vulnerability Database (EUVD) by the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). The EUVD will strengthen Europe’s digital security. It will help entities meet supply chain and vulnerability management requirements under the NIS2 Directive, which improves cybersecurity for critical sectors like energy, transport and health. It will also …
The Commission has launched a public consultation on draft guidelines for the protection of minors online under the Digital Services Act (DSA). With this step, the Commission aims to create a safer online environment for children by supporting online platforms accessible to minors to ensure a high level of privacy, safety, and security for children. …
The EU and Japan held their third Digital Partnership Council today in Tokyo to reinforce tech and digital cooperation between the EU and Japan. The Council was co-chaired by Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, alongside Masaaki Taira, Minister for Digital Transformation, Masashi Adachi, State Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications and …
The European Commission is celebrating three years of the Better internet for kids (BIK+) strategy – building a safer and better online world. Three years ago, on 11 May 2022, the European Commission adopted the European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+), a comprehensive approach to ensuring the protection, respect, and empowerment of …
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to gather feedback to help shape the EU’s external digital policy. This evidence will feed into the upcoming Joint Communication on the International Digital Strategy, developed with High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas. Set for release in the coming weeks, this joint communication will outline the EU’s strategy to …
The Commission invites stakeholders to bring their practical experience to shape clear, accessible EU rules on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models in a targeted consultation that will contribute to the upcoming Commission guidelines. The guidelines will clarify key concepts underlying the provisions in the AI Act on GPAI models. Upcoming guidelines will give detailed explanations on …
The Commission adopted its second Digital Markets Act (‘DMA’) annual report. The report describes the measures taken from January to December 2024 to ensure effective enforcement of the DMA and achieving fairness and contestability in the internal market’s digital sector. These measures include the adoption of further designation decisions, regulatory dialogues with gatekeepers and third parties …
The European Chips Act is the EU’s strategic plan to strengthen its ability to design and produce semiconductors – crucial components found in everything from smartphones to cars. It is part of the EU’s policy response to global challenges in semiconductor technologies: with Europe heavily reliant on suppliers from other regions, the Chips Act aims to aims to …