Germany’s Digital Minister Slams AI Act Complexity
Germany’s digital minister attacks the AI Act’s complexity, backs EU‑funded AI “gigafactories,” and pledges to push autumn simplifications to make the law more innovation‑friendly.
EU confirms DSA and DMA stay untouched amid US trade talks
The Commission says the DSA and DMA will remain unchanged and omitted from the upcoming EU‑US trade statement, signaling regulatory continuity despite U.S. pressure.
U.S. Push to Weaken Digital Services Act
A U.S. State Department cable instructs diplomats to lobby EU governments to roll back the DSA, alleging free speech and cost concerns that the European Commission firmly rejects.
Denmark pushes EU to simplify AI Act and DSA while tightening online child protection
Denmark urges the EU’s December simplification package to include the AI Act and DSA, aiming to cut reporting burdens while advancing child protection and deepfake safeguards.
European Media Freedom Act enters into force
EMFA’s platform duties hinge on a workable MSP definition, with the Commission’s forthcoming guidance set to determine how VLOPs verify professional media while excluding bad faith actors and addressing influencers.
Temu Under EU Investigation for DSA Violations on Marketplace Safety
The EU Commission has preliminarily found Temu in breach of the DSA for inadequate risk assessment of illegal products, potentially leading to significant fines and corrective measures.
Meta follows Google in banning EU political ads
Meta and Google will halt all political and social issue ads in the EU due to the strict requirements of the new TTPA regulation, citing excessive compliance burdens.
Meta refuses EU AI Code of Practice citing legal concerns
Meta has refused to sign the EU’s voluntary AI Code of Practice, citing legal uncertainties, as the bloc’s binding AI Act rules will soon take effect.
EU Commission releases GPAI training data template for AI Act compliance
The EU Commission has published a template to help GPAI providers transparently summarize training data, supporting compliance with the AI Act’s transparency requirements.
Commission Issues Guidelines on General-Purpose AI Model Obligations
The EU Commission’s new guidelines clarify AI Act obligations for general-purpose AI model providers, detailing compliance timelines, exemptions, and enforcement.