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06/12/2026

Meta Must Restore Free WhatsApp Access for Competing AI Assistants

The Commission ordered Meta to restore free WhatsApp API access for rival AI assistants while its EU antitrust investigation continues.

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06/12/2026

European Commission Presents EU Technological Sovereignty Package

The Commission’s package would strengthen EU control over chips, cloud, AI, open source and energy digitalisation while legislative approval remains pending.

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06/04/2026

EU Seeks Access to Anthropic Mythos Over Cybersecurity Risks

The EU is moving closer to access to Anthropic’s Mythos AI model amid cybersecurity, AI governance, and tech sovereignty concerns.

06/04/2026

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.

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05/29/2026

EU Fines Temu €200 Million Over Dangerous Products

The Commission fined Temu €200 million under the DSA over weak risk controls for illegal and unsafe products, with further probes ongoing.

05/28/2026

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.

05/26/2026

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.

05/22/2026

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.

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05/20/2026

Commission Issues Draft Guidance on High-Risk AI Classification

The Commission’s draft AI Act guidelines explain how to identify high-risk AI systems, provide practical examples, and confirm new enforcement timelines following the AI Omnibus agreement.

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05/13/2026

The EU signals possible restriction of VPNs

EU age verification laws are fueling a regulatory push against VPNs, raising serious concerns about online security, proportionality, and the technical feasibility of enforcement.