The EU signals possible restriction of VPNs
EU age verification laws are fueling a regulatory push against VPNs, raising serious concerns about online security, proportionality, and the technical feasibility of enforcement.
Netherlands Launches Public Git Platform to Strengthen Digital Sovereignty
The Netherlands has launched a pilot government Git platform based on Forgejo to strengthen open source use, digital sovereignty, and public control over source code hosting.
EU Considers Higher Social Media Age Limits
The Commission backs raising the social media age limit, pointing to Australia, while reaffirming tech firms’ obligations under the DSA and defending the EU age‑verification app.
EU Plans New Rules for Foreign Cloud Providers Handling Sensitive Data
The EU is preparing new rules to limit public-sector use of non-EU cloud providers for sensitive data as part of a broader push for digital and cloud sovereignty.
OpenAI Opens Cyber AI Model Access to EU Authorities
OpenAI offered EU authorities access to a cyber-focused GPT‑5.5 model, easing concerns over AI-driven cybersecurity risks and highlighting tensions with rivals limiting EU access.
EU Commission Issues Draft Guidance on AI Transparency Under the AI Act
The Commission has issued draft guidelines to clarify and harmonize transparency obligations for certain AI systems under Article 50 of the EU AI Act.
Meta Faces Irish DSA Probe Over Profiling and Dark Patterns
Ireland’s media regulator has opened DSA investigations into Meta over alleged dark patterns that may prevent users from choosing non‑profiling recommender feeds on Facebook and Instagram.
Council and Parliament agree changes to EU AI Act
EU institutions agreed to adjust the AI Act by delaying high‑risk obligations, easing compliance for businesses, and strengthening safeguards against harmful AI uses.
EU AI Act Reform Talks Stall Over High‑Risk AI Rules
U talks on reforming the AI Act stalled, putting delayed high‑risk AI compliance at risk and exposing deep divisions over sectoral rules, simplification, and legal certainty for industry.
Critics Doubt EU Plans for Massive AI Data Centers
The EU’s €20 billion AI gigafactory plan aims to boost sovereign computing power but faces doubts over demand, strategic focus, and its ability to close the gap with global competitors.