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A small European Union flag with yellow stars on a blue background stands upright. Beside it, a black notebook labeled "EU REGULATIONS" in yellow text lies alongside a silver pen. The setup highlights the Digital Markets Act's impact on governance and policy within the EU.

08/13/2025

U.S. Push to Weaken Digital Services Act

A U.S. State Department cable instructs diplomats to lobby EU governments to roll back the DSA, alleging free speech and cost concerns that the European Commission firmly rejects.

A laptop on a wooden table displays a blue screen with a yellow padlock surrounded by twelve yellow stars, symbolizing the European Union's GDPR. A smartphone and blurred outdoor background are also visible.

08/13/2025

Denmark pushes EU to simplify AI Act and DSA while tightening online child protection

Denmark urges the EU’s December simplification package to include the AI Act and DSA, aiming to cut reporting burdens while advancing child protection and deepfake safeguards.

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08/12/2025

European Media Freedom Act enters into force

EMFA’s platform duties hinge on a workable MSP definition, with the Commission’s forthcoming guidance set to determine how VLOPs verify professional media while excluding bad faith actors and addressing influencers.

A shiny blue infinity symbol stands upright on a reflective surface. Surrounding it, various app icons like Instagram float amidst a pale blue background, symbolizing digital interconnectedness and hinting at Instagram's alignment with DSA compliance under the Digital Services Act.

08/06/2025

Meta follows Google in banning EU political ads

Meta and Google will halt all political and social issue ads in the EU due to the strict requirements of the new TTPA regulation, citing excessive compliance burdens.

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07/25/2025

Member States Tighten Social Media Access for Minors

EU countries are adopting varied national rules to restrict minors’ social media access, leveraging new Digital Services Act guidelines and advanced age verification technologies.

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07/10/2025

EU AI Act Compliance Deadlines Remain Firm Despite Industry Pushback

The European Commission will enforce the EU AI Act as scheduled, rejecting calls for delay and confirming key compliance deadlines in 2025 and 2026.

07/09/2025

EU Stands Firm Against U.S. Pressure over Digital Laws

The European Commission has reaffirmed that its digital regulations are non-negotiable with the U.S., emphasizing enforcement based on European values and ongoing investigations under the DSA.

07/09/2025

EU AI Act Faces Calls for Delay Over Regulatory Hurdles

EU is asked to pause the AI Act’s implementation due to unclear standards and industry pressure, signaling a focus on regulatory simplification and competitiveness.

07/07/2025

EU Digital Services Act set to allow national social media age limits with flexible verification

The European Commission will allow EU countries to set their own social media age limits under the DSA, with flexible age verification methods to reduce regulatory fragmentation.

06/26/2025

Sweden calls for pause on EU AI Act over lack of technical standards

Sweden’s Prime Minister urges a pause on the EU AI Act rollout, citing missing technical standards and risks to Europe’s digital competitiveness.