France Introduces Prior Consent Rules for Telemarketing Calls
France will require prior consumer consent for most telemarketing calls from 11 August 2026, backed by fines of up to €375,000 for companies.
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MiCA Reform Signals New EU Rules for Stablecoins and Tokenized Payments
The EU may reconsider MiCA’s treatment of non-EU stablecoins and assess rules for tokenized payments and deposits.
France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s
France approved a ban on social media accounts for under-15s, raising key EU law questions on age assurance, privacy, and platform obligations.
Commission Launches EU AI Cybersecurity Action Plan
The Commission’s AI cybersecurity Action Plan coordinates EU actors to manage risks from advanced AI models and strengthen digital resilience.
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.
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.
Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on AI published in Official Journal
The Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law has been published the in the EU’s Official Journal
EU Considers Higher Social Media Age Limits
The Commission backs raising the social media age limit, pointing to Australia, while reaffirming tech firms’ obligations under the DSA and defending the EU age‑verification app.