Commission presents 2030 Consumer Agenda
The EU’s 2030 Consumer Agenda outlines new digital fairness, enforcement, cross‑border, and sustainability initiatives that will significantly tighten consumer protection in digital markets.
Digital Economy
French president slams EU delay in enforcing DSA and DMA on big tech
Macron accuses the EU of moving too slowly on DSA and DMA probes into US tech firms and warns against US pressure to dilute enforcement in exchange for trade concessions.
Trump administration threatens EU over Google fine and strict digital laws
Lutnick ties US tech investment and a steel and aluminum deal to EU softening DSA and DMA enforcement, while Brussels doubles down on its digital rulebook and simplification agenda.
EU Commission probes AWS and Azure for cloud gatekeeper status under the DMA
The Commission is probing AWS and Azure under the DMA and assessing cloud market practices to determine gatekeeper status and potential updates to EU obligations on interoperability, data access, and fair contracts.
Commission to delay AI Act high-risk provisions to 2027
The Commission plans to delay high-risk AI rules to August 2027 to align with technical standards and competitiveness, while keeping core AI Act prohibitions in force.
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 […]
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.
MEPs push DSA probes into Shein AliExpress and Temu over illegal content risks
MEPs urge the Commission to use DSA powers to investigate Shein, AliExpress, Temu, and Wish over child-like sex dolls and consider platform suspension to protect minors and prevent illegal listings.
EU appeals body criticizes YouTube for blocking DSA dispute reviews
ACE’s first DSA transparency report cites poor platform cooperation—especially from YouTube—hindering user access to out-of-court content moderation appeals in the EU.
ECB selects digital euro service providers
ECB finalizes framework agreements for key digital euro components, pending Digital Euro Regulation and Governing Council decisions on development and issuance.