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01/02/2026

Ireland calls for fairer EU rules on digital subscriptions

Ireland’s consumer watchdog is pushing for EU “easy in, easy out” rules on online subscriptions amid widespread cancellation problems and scrutiny of Amazon Prime practices.

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12/12/2025

European Commission adopts CRA implementing regulation on product risk categories

The Commission’s CRA implementing regulation clarifies risk‑based categories for products with digital elements, reshaping conformity assessment duties for EU manufacturers.

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12/12/2025

EDPS launches first mapping of AI systems in EU institutions

EDPS has mapped high-risk AI use across EU institutions, preparing its market surveillance role under the AI Act and identifying priority areas such as AFSJ and AI in recruitment.

12/12/2025

EU Digital Omnibus leaves publishers worse off on cookie consent

The EU Digital Omnibus offers cosmetic consent changes that tighten browser control, depress consent rates and deepen legal uncertainty for publishers under GDPR and ePrivacy.

12/10/2025

Council backs EuroHPC changes to create AI gigafactories and quantum framework

The Council backs reforms to EuroHPC JU to enable EU-wide AI gigafactories, a dedicated quantum pillar and updated governance and funding rules.

12/09/2025

Commission launches AI Act whistleblower tool for secure reporting

The Commission’s new AI Act whistleblower tool offers a secure, confidential EU-wide channel to report suspected AI Act breaches directly to the EU AI Office.

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11/19/2025

Meta prepares EU WhatsApp third party messaging integration

Meta will introduce DMA-mandated third-party encrypted messaging interoperability in WhatsApp in the EU, giving users opt-in control, inbox choice, and E2EE-based security requirements.

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11/19/2025

Commission eyes a law to phase out Huawei and ZTE from EU’s telecom networks

EU explores legal push to remove Huawei and ZTE from networks Brussels considers binding ban on Chinese telecom vendors Commission weighs enforcement to phase out Huawei and ZTE in EU

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11/14/2025

Commission to delay AI Act high-risk provisions to 2027

The Commission plans to delay high-risk AI rules to August 2027 to align with technical standards and competitiveness, while keeping core AI Act prohibitions in force.

11/14/2025

EU to Label WhatsApp Open Channels as DSA VLOP

WhatsApp’s open channels will be designated a DSA VLOP, triggering audits, content moderation and transparency duties while private messaging remains unaffected.