Cybersecurity 2026 Legal and Regulatory Outlook
EU cybersecurity law is shifting from principles to enforcement, requiring integrated compliance across NIS2, DORA, product security, AI, and data protection regim
Google Search Faces New Data Access Obligations Under the DMA
The European Commission proposes DMA remedies requiring Google to share Search data with rivals under FRAND terms, with final measures expected by July 2026 after public consultation.
EU Must Regulate Big Tech to Protect Children Says Kallas
Estonia’s prime minister argues that protecting children online requires stronger EU regulation of platforms, not age-based social media bans that are easy to bypass.
EU Plans EU Inc to Simplify Cross-Border Company Formation
The EU Inc proposal introduces a single digital company framework to help start-ups scale across the EU quickly, cheaply, and under harmonized corporate rules.
France Moves Government Workstations From Windows to Linux
France plans to replace Windows with Linux in state administrations as part of a broader strategy to strengthen EU digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on non‑European technologies.
EU Age Verification App Near Rollout
The EU will soon launch a privacy-preserving age verification app to enforce platform obligations and strengthen child protection under EU digital law.
Commission declines DMA gatekeeper status for Apple Maps and Apple Ads
The Commission decided not to designate Apple Maps and Apple Ads as DMA gatekeepers, finding that despite meeting thresholds, neither service is an important gateway for business users.
Austria Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 14
Austria plans a social media ban for users under 14, combining age limits, media literacy, and platform obligations as part of a broader effort to strengthen child protection online.
AI Act Omnibus Moves Forward with Delayed High-Risk Obligations
The European Parliament backs delayed AI Act obligations, fixed application dates, a ban on nudifier apps, and added flexibility for regulated products and growing EU tech companies.
DORA Exposes Digital Resilience Gaps in EU Finance
DORA has entered its enforcement phase, exposing gaps in ICT risk management, third‑party oversight, and resilience testing across EU financial institutions.