Meta Risks EU Penalties for Pay-or-Consent Model
Meta faces potential daily fines from the EU for its “pay-or-consent” ad model, which regulators argue violates the Digital Markets Act by not offering a minimal-data alternative.
Apple and Meta Avoid Immediate EU Sanctions for DMA Non-Compliance
Apple and Meta have avoided immediate new penalties for DMA non-compliance, as the European Commission prioritizes compliance and dialogue over automatic fines.
Commission Publishes State of the Digital Decade 2025 Report
The State of the Digital Decade 2025 report finds the EU progressing in digital infrastructure but lagging in key technologies and skills, urging greater investment and coordinated action.
Sweden calls for pause on EU AI Act over lack of technical standards
Sweden’s Prime Minister urges a pause on the EU AI Act rollout, citing missing technical standards and risks to Europe’s digital competitiveness.
Industry Calls for Keeping ENISA Independence
The EU is reviewing ENISA’s mandate under the Cybersecurity Act, with industry urging technical independence and increased funding amid debates over certification and digital sovereignty.
Denmark pushes for EU-wide social media ban for children under 15
Denmark is leading an EU push for stricter online child protection, including a possible ban on social media for under-15s and stronger age verification measures.
French Authorities Target Social Media for Adult Content Regulation
France is moving to classify certain social media platforms as porn sites, requiring strict age checks under new rules, despite complex EU digital law challenges.
AI Act Timeline Faces Possible Delay Amid Standards Uncertainty
EU officials are considering delaying parts of the AI Act if key standards are not ready, with industry and some ministers supporting a conditional pause in enforcement.
TikTok Breached DSA Advertising Rules EU Commission Says
The European Commission has found TikTok in breach of the DSA for insufficient ad transparency, potentially facing a fine of up to 6 percent of global revenue.
EU investigates Shein for dark patterns and aggressive digital marketing
BEUC has filed a complaint with the European Commission against Shein for using dark patterns to drive sales, potentially violating EU consumer protection laws.