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Denmark plans final effort to break EU privacy chief deadlock An impasse between EU lawmakers and national governments has held up the Data Protection Supervisor selection process for nearly a year.

Almost one year later: still no agreement on who should be the new EDPS. Denmark will try to change that before the end of the year. More here:
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Dutch election shocker: What you need to know Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten make gains in blow to rightwing firebrand Geert Wilders.

Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten make gains in blow to rightwing firebrand Geert Wilders.
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Big Tech spending on Brussels lobbying hits record high, report claims The increase comes as pressure on the European Commission from the US administration to change its online platform and AI rules has gone up as well.

The tech industry is spending some €151 million annually on lobbying in Brussels: a rise of more than 50% when compared to four years ago, according to research by Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) and Lobby Control. More here:
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Dutch elections: Five things to watch The Netherlands goes to the polls in an election that could see the far-right win, but no clear path to forming a government.

Support for far-right parties remains central and the rise of CDA's 'decency' agenda. What to watch out for at tomorrow's Dutch election.
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Fact check: How much do immigrants cost the Netherlands? As in many European election campaigns, the cost of immigration has been a hot topic ahead of the Dutch vote, with many inflated figures being thrown about in the media and online.

As in many European election campaigns, the cost of immigration has been a hot topic ahead of the Dutch vote, with many inflated figures being thrown about in the media and online.

De spanning in een campagne zonder duidelijke richting houdt tot het laatste moment aan Verkiezingen: De strijd om wie de grootste partij kan worden én effectief kan regeren is de laatste dagen voor de verkiezingen nog in volle gang. De PVV en GroenLinks-PvdA hengelen naar een strategische stem, en D66 heeft nog het grootste kiezerspotentieel.

De strijd om wie de grootste partij kan worden én effectief kan regeren is de laatste dagen voor de verkiezingen nog in volle gang. De PVV en GroenLinks-PvdA hengelen naar een strategische stem.

Rise of political influencers sparks questions about ad regulation The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, aimed at protecting consumers from misleading influencer marketing, could include stricter rules for influencers.

The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, aimed at protecting consumers from misleading influencer marketing, could include stricter rules for influencers.

EU summit begins as Belgium threatens to block €140bn loan for Kyiv EU leaders have a packed agenda during their one-day summit on Thursday.

EU summit begins as Belgium threatens to block €140bn loan for Ukraine. Follow live: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

ChatGPT could face strictest set of EU rules as user numbers rise Popular generative AI bot ChatGPT could face the EU's strictest platform rules under the Digital Services Act, as it surpassed 120 million monthly users in Europe earlier this week.

Popular generative AI bot ChatGPT could face the EU's strictest platform rules under the Digital Services Act, as it surpassed 120 million monthly users in Europe earlier this week.

EU Commission rebuffs calls to press pause on AI Act The upcoming digital omnibus will also not entail a complete overhaul of the rulebook.

The European Commission is not considering a so-called “stop the clock”, or a pause, of the implementation phase of the AI Act, an official told EU lawmakers.
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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. #EuropeNews

The EU rules on AI should be paused while potential “drawbacks” are assessed, Mario Draghi said today. More here:
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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.

Dutch regulator ACM has opened a probe into Snapchat on suspicion of breaching the EU’s online platform rules for allowing the sale of vapes to minors. More here:
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Online retailer Zalando bound by strictest EU platform rules: court EU Court sides with European Commission in landmark platform rules case.

The General Court today dismissed Zalando's appeal against its designation as a very large platform under the EU's Digital Services Act, meaning it's bound to the strictest platform rules.
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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.

A hearing in the US House of Representatives on EU digital policy later today is set to reflect the growing divide between the EU and US on how to regulate big tech companies. More here: www.euronews.com/next/2025/09...

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.

The Ombudsman decided to open an inquiry related to the ongoing European Data Protection Supervisor selection process. More here:
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Geert Wilders’ far-right party leading two months before Dutch vote Topics including migration, the economy, housing and foreign affairs are expected to dominate the campaign. #EuropeNews

In exactly two months, the next Dutch parliamentary election will take place. More here on the campaign: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

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.

EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen “will fight back” against any unfounded claims regarding EU tech legislation, the EU Commission has said in response to growing criticism about her absence in the wake of Donald Trump's comments earlier this week. www.euronews.com/next/2025/08...

German watchdog received more platform complaints than EU counterparts The Federal Network Agency said it started four administrative proceedings against online platforms.

The German DSA coordinator received more than 800 complaints last year:
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Eight EU countries still missing cyber rules for critical sectors Member states had to transpose the rules into national legislation by 17 October last year.

Member states had to transpose the rules into national legislation by 17 October last year.
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ChatGPT gives teens dangerous advice, study warns A new study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens.

A new study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens.

German government urged to start proper supervision of AI Germany is one of several EU member states that have missed a 2 August deadline to put oversight authorities in place on AI.

Germany is one of several EU member states that have missed a 2 August deadline to put oversight authorities in place on AI.
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Timing of new data rules and plan to cut red tape baffles tech sector The Data Act enters into force in September, three months before the European Commission digital simplification measures will be presented.

The Data Act will start to apply next month, just months before the planned EU Commission's digital simplification package. More here: www.euronews.com/next/2025/08...

The European Commission has formally withdrawn proposals on AI Liability and Standard Essential Patents (SEP), despite some resistance from lawmakers and member states. More here:

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Meta halts political advertising in the EU due to ‘unworkable’ rules The EU’s transparency rules for political advertising, aimed at restricting foreign interference, will apply as of 10 October.

Meta halts political advertising in the EU due to ‘unworkable’ rules
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US Big Tech giant Meta said last week that it will not sign the EU's Code of Practice on GPAI. Here's who's in and who's out: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

Meta rebuffs EU's AI Code of Practice The company has previously been critical on the Commission’s work on GPAI, claiming it stifles innovation.

Meta will not sign the EU's Code of Practice on general purpose AI. More here: www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...

Dutch competition watchdog's fitness for purpose questioned by reports With more and more legislation being introduced in the past years, the mandate of the ACM has expanded significantly.

Currently part of the national Economy Ministry, the Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) needs to become a self-governing autonomous decision-making body, according to the reports.
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Commission nearly doubles research, innovation fund in next budget Lobby groups say the money freed up for technology under the budget proposal isn't enough.

The European Commission has earmarked some €175.3 billion of its long-term 2028-2034 budget for Horizon Europe, its research and innovation program, up from €93.5 billion in the previous period (2021-2027).

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EU should simplify its AI Act and digital rulebook: Danish minister The European Commission’s digital omnibus is set to come out in December.

There are "no sacred cows" when it comes to tech files and the digital simplification omnibus, Denmark's Digital Minister told Euronews.
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