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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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.
EU Plans New Rules for Foreign Cloud Providers Handling Sensitive Data
The EU is preparing new rules to limit public-sector use of non-EU cloud providers for sensitive data as part of a broader push for digital and cloud sovereignty.
EU Commission Issues Draft Guidance on AI Transparency Under the AI Act
The Commission has issued draft guidelines to clarify and harmonize transparency obligations for certain AI systems under Article 50 of the EU AI Act.
Council and Parliament agree changes to EU AI Act
EU institutions agreed to adjust the AI Act by delaying high‑risk obligations, easing compliance for businesses, and strengthening safeguards against harmful AI uses.
EU AI Act Reform Talks Stall Over High‑Risk AI Rules
U talks on reforming the AI Act stalled, putting delayed high‑risk AI compliance at risk and exposing deep divisions over sectoral rules, simplification, and legal certainty for industry.
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.
EU Commission Concludes First Digital Markets Act Review
The Commission’s first DMA review confirms early benefits for competition and user choice while signaling stronger enforcement focus on cloud services and artificial intelligence.
Cybersecurity 2026 Legal and Regulatory Outlook
EU cybersecurity law is shifting from principles to enforcement, requiring integrated compliance across NIS2, DORA, product security, AI, and data protection regim