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 …
The Commission has opened four new calls worth €140 million under the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) to advance the roll out of Artificial Intelligence (AI), promote advanced digital skills, expand the network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) and fight disinformation. Of these €140 million, €55 million is being made available to introduce generative AI …
The European Strategy for Artificial intelligence (AI) in Science will accelerate the responsible use of AI. It will help scientists across the EU to adopt AI more easily and enhance research in key areas like climate change, health, clean technologies, and more. The Commission has launched two key consultations, inviting researchers and the research and …
The Commission launched a public consultation on the future Digital Product Passport. The objective is to gather stakeholders’ views on how data should be stored and managed by service providers and on the need for a certification scheme for such service providers. The feedback gathered through the public consultation will inform the development of an …
To become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) is the objective of the AI Continent Action Plan launched. As set out by President von der Leyen at the AI Action Summit in February 2025 in Paris, this ambitious initiative is set to transform Europe’s strong traditional industries and its exceptional talent pool into powerful engines of AI innovation …
The European Commission has released the ‘Virtual Worlds Toolbox’, an online resource designed to help citizens navigate virtual environments. It explains how virtual worlds work and outlines citizens’ rights within the EU. The toolbox covers working, learning, and gaming in virtual spaces, and includes guidance on safety, cybersecurity, and protection against disinformation. These online resources are part of the 2023 EU …
The Commission will allocate €1.3 billion for the deployment of critical technologies that are strategically important for the future of Europe and the continent’s tech sovereignty through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025 to 2027 adopted. The work programme focuses on the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its uptake by businesses and …
The Commission welcomes launch of the Alliance for Language Technologies European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (ALT-EDIC) and the Language Data Space (LDS). Aimed at addressing the shortage of European language data needed for training large language models, these projects are set to revolutionise multilingual Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems across the EU. By offering services in all …
The European Digital Connectivity Awards 2025 target projects contributing to the fulfilment of Europe’s Digital Decade connectivity objectives. Europe’s Digital Decade transformation relies on providing citizens with access to high-capacity, secure and sustainable digital connectivity and services. All projects advanced in implementation, big or small, rural or urban, private or public, providing local, regional, national, multi-country or …