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09/18/2026

EU KIDS Act Would Restrict Social Media Access for Children

The proposed EU KIDS Act would impose age limits and safety-by-design duties on major platforms, backed by audits, rapid enforcement, and fines of up to 6% of global turnover.

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08/10/2026

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.

08/10/2026

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.

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07/27/2026

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.

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07/15/2026

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.

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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.

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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05/18/2026

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