Tech News Apple claims it's unfairly targeted by EU competition rules The US tech giant was fined €500 million by the European Commission in April for breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Act. 25/09/2025
Tech News Microsoft, Apple, Google and Booking to answer EU questions on scams The European Commission wants to know if the companies comply with the Digital Services Act. 23/09/2025
Tech News EU Commission rebuffs calls to press pause on AI Act The upcoming digital omnibus will also not entail a complete overhaul of the rulebook. 22/09/2025
Tech News Ireland names 15 watchdogs to check on businesses’ AI Act compliance The European Commission hasn't yet published a list of designated authorities in all member states. 17/09/2025
Tech News Media sector awaits EU Commission clarity on political ads Some online platforms have already said that new rules applicable from October are unworkable. 17/09/2025
Europe News Draghi calls for pause to AI Act to gauge risks The call comes after businesses have repeatedly called for a stop the clock on the EU’s AI rules. 16/09/2025
Tech News Some national regulators ill-equipped to enforce incoming EU Data Act Business associations have called upon the European Commission to uphold the rules. 12/09/2025
Tech News Von der Leyen looking into EU social media ban for minors The Commission President told EU lawmakers that she will check Australia's policy when considering what next steps can be taken in Europe. 10/09/2025
Tech News Meta, TikTok’s platform supervisory fees temporarily on hold: EU court The companies challenged the fees imposed under the Digital Services Act (DSA) in 2023. 10/09/2025
Tech News Snapchat hit with Dutch probe over online sale of vapes to minors The Dutch regulator said it is in contact with the European Commission about the investigation into Snapchat, one of the 25 largest online platforms in Europe. 09/09/2025
Tech News Online retailer Zalando bound by strictest EU platform rules: court EU Court sides with European Commission in landmark platform rules case. 03/09/2025
Tech News US Congress hearing set to tease tensions with EU over digital rules EU tech regulation came under fire as soon as the US administration of Donald Trump took office. 03/09/2025
Tech News Ombudsman opens inquiry into Commission’s silence on EU privacy chief The mandate of the current European Data Protection Supervisor expired in December, but no decision on the successor has been taken. 01/09/2025
Tech News EU tech chief faces pressure to confront Trump over digital threats A spokesperson for the Commission has said that Henna Virkkunen will fight back against unfounded claims. 29/08/2025
Europe News Wilders’ far-right party leads polls two months before Dutch vote Topics including migration, the economy, housing and foreign affairs are expected to dominate the campaign. 29/08/2025
Tech News EU tech chief to 'fight back’ against Trump’s allegations: Commission Lawmakers express criticism about Henna Virkkunen’s absence regarding the recent US government threats. 28/08/2025
Tech News Dutch doctors file complaint against Snapchat over sale of vapes The Netherlands has banned the sale of flavoured vapes, and sales to minors is also prohibited. 27/08/2025
Tech News EU privacy chief selection process triggers complaints to ombudsman The mandate of the current privacy watchdog of the EU institutions expired in December last year. 22/08/2025
Europe News ING bank probed for role in Didier Reynders money laundering case The former EU Justice Commissioner came under investigation in December 2024. 20/08/2025
Tech News Austrian newspaper’s consent model violates EU privacy rules: court The case will likely be referred to the EU’s highest court. 19/08/2025