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06/04/2026

AI Data Centers Must Support Clean Energy Goals

The EU wants AI data centers to support clean energy, energy transparency, and sustainability goals as part of Europe’s digital sovereignty agenda.

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11/12/2025

What the “Digital Omnibus” Would Change?

The EU’s digital legal framework is extensive and layered: GDPR and ePrivacy govern personal data and communications; the Data Act, Data Governance Act and Open Data Directive regulate data access and reuse; NIS2, DORA and eIDAS drive security and trust; DMA and DSA govern platforms and markets. The Commission’s proposed […]

11/10/2025

EU cloud sovereignty efforts criticized for favoring US hyperscalers

CISPE warns the EU Cloud Sovereignty Framework’s scoring model may favor US hyperscalers over local providers, while the EC defends it as measurable and procurement-ready amid CLOUD Act constraints.

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05/28/2025

Commission asks for feedback on the use of data to develop AI

The European Commission is consulting stakeholders to shape a Data Union Strategy that will streamline EU data rules, enhance interoperability, and support trusted cross-border data flows for AI.

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01/23/2025

EU Council Adopts European Health Data Space Regulation

The EHDS regulation enhances EU citizens’ control over health data, boosts research potential, and ensures interoperability across member states.

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11/27/2024

Bluesky under EU scrutiny for missing user data

Bluesky faces EU compliance challenges under the Digital Services Act as it approaches significant user growth, yet struggles to meet reporting and legal representation obligations.

11/15/2024

Tech giants are investing in ‘sovereign AI’ to help Europe cut its dependence on the U.S.

Tech giants and European firms are embracing “sovereign AI,” focusing on local infrastructure and data sovereignty to enhance competitiveness and cultural alignment within EU digital law frameworks.

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10/03/2024

Commission Publishes Guide to Support Data Governance Act

The Data Governance Act’s first anniversary sees the release of a practical guide to help stakeholders implement the DGA, promoting secure and voluntary data sharing across the EU.

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07/02/2024

Battle Over EU AI Acts Demands of Transparency

The EU’s new AI Act requires AI companies to disclose training data, sparking debate over transparency, copyright, and competitive fairness.

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06/17/2024

18 EU Countries Face Action for Data Governance Act Failures

The European Commission has initiated infringement procedures against 18 Member States for failing to comply with the Data Governance Act, with a two-month deadline to address the issues.