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.
Digital Economy
EU Moves to Block Foreign Kill Switches in Critical Tech Services
The Commission’s tech sovereignty plan would tighten EU cloud risk controls and cut strategic dependence on US and Chinese digital suppliers.
EU Court clarifies DMA gatekeeper status for Meta
The EU General Court upheld Messenger’s DMA gatekeeper status but annulled Meta Marketplace’s designation over insufficient reasoning.
EU Digital Sovereignty Divide Shapes New Tech Package
The EU Tech Sovereignty Package aims to reduce reliance on US cloud, AI and chips while limiting strict rules to sensitive public-sector data.
European Commission Opens MiCA Review for Crypto Regulation Reform
The European Commission is reviewing MiCA rules on stablecoins, DeFi, staking, and tokenized assets as EU crypto regulation moves toward possible reform.
EU Tech Sovereignty Package Delayed for Third Time
The European Commission has delayed its tech sovereignty package again, amid US trade concerns and continued uncertainty over digital infrastructure and open source plans.
EU Crypto Regulation Shifts from Policy to Enforcement under MiCA
The EU is leading a global shift from crypto rule‑making to active enforcement, with MiCA driving legal certainty, tougher supervision, and higher compliance expectations across digital asset markets.
X Agrees to Update Verification Rules in the EU
X plans to change its EU verification system after a €127 million DSA fine, aiming to reduce misleading blue checkmarks and better distinguish paid users from officially verified accounts.
Digital euro legislation stalls
Disagreements in the European Parliament over the scope of the digital euro are delaying the file, threatening the Commission’s plan for a usable online and offline form of digital public money.
Commission Opens DSA Proceedings Against Shein
The European Commission has launched a DSA probe into Shein over illegal product risks, addictive design, and recommender system transparency, with potential fines and corrective measures.