The European Accessibility Act for websites and apps
(martijnhols.nl)
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) goes into effect on June 28, 2025 - just 5 months from now. From that point, websites and apps of companies operating in the EU must meet accessibility standards. Only microenterprises are exempt.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) goes into effect on June 28, 2025 - just 5 months from now. From that point, websites and apps of companies operating in the EU must meet accessibility standards. Only microenterprises are exempt.
Tesla Sales Plunge 63% in EU's Second-Biggest EV Market
(bnnbloomberg.ca)
Tesla Inc. registrations plummeted 63% last month in France, the European Union’s second-biggest market for battery-electric vehicles.
Tesla Inc. registrations plummeted 63% last month in France, the European Union’s second-biggest market for battery-electric vehicles.
First Compliance Deadline of EU's AI Act Has Arrived
(techcrunch.com)
As of Sunday in the European Union, the bloc’s regulators can ban the use of AI systems they deem to pose “unacceptable risk” or harm.
As of Sunday in the European Union, the bloc’s regulators can ban the use of AI systems they deem to pose “unacceptable risk” or harm.
Trump to 'absolutely' impose tariffs on European Union
(turkiyetoday.com)
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he will “absolutely” impose tariffs on the European Union, citing the bloc’s unfair treatment of the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he will “absolutely” impose tariffs on the European Union, citing the bloc’s unfair treatment of the U.S.
EU asks X for internal documents about algorithms as it steps up investigation
(theguardian.com)
The European Commission has asked X to hand over internal documents about its algorithms, as it steps up its investigation into whether Elon Musk’s social media platform has breached EU rules on content moderation.
The European Commission has asked X to hand over internal documents about its algorithms, as it steps up its investigation into whether Elon Musk’s social media platform has breached EU rules on content moderation.
European Union orders X to hand over algorithm documents
(arstechnica.com)
Brussels has ordered Elon Musk to fully disclose recent changes made to recommendations on X, stepping up an investigation into the role of the social media platform in European politics.
Brussels has ordered Elon Musk to fully disclose recent changes made to recommendations on X, stepping up an investigation into the role of the social media platform in European politics.
E.U. steps up probe into Elon Musk's X over content moderation
(nbcnews.com)
The European Commission said on Friday it was stepping up its investigation into whether Elon Musk’s social media network X breached EU rules on content moderation with requests for information and an order for it to retain relevant documents.
The European Commission said on Friday it was stepping up its investigation into whether Elon Musk’s social media network X breached EU rules on content moderation with requests for information and an order for it to retain relevant documents.
Spain proposes 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents
(theguardian.com)
Spain has announced plans to impose a tax of up to 100% on real estate bought by non-residents from countries outside the EU, such as the UK, in an aim to tackle the country’s housing crisis.
Spain has announced plans to impose a tax of up to 100% on real estate bought by non-residents from countries outside the EU, such as the UK, in an aim to tackle the country’s housing crisis.
Iceland Sees EU Support Rise as Government Promises Referendum
(bloomberg.com)
Support for joining the European Union is increasing in Iceland after the nation’s new government said it plans to hold a referendum on re-engaging in membership talks.
Support for joining the European Union is increasing in Iceland after the nation’s new government said it plans to hold a referendum on re-engaging in membership talks.
Romanians and Bulgarians Can Now Travel the EU by Land Passport-Free
(bloomberg.com)
Bulgaria and Romania rang in the New Year with full entry to the European Union’s passport-free Schengen area, promising a fresh boost to their economies.
Bulgaria and Romania rang in the New Year with full entry to the European Union’s passport-free Schengen area, promising a fresh boost to their economies.
Can dumb 'smart' TVs be the EU's next target, please?
(thenational.scot)
IT was packaged by the European Commission as a belated Christmas gift – new regulations that mean all new small and medium-sized electronic devices sold in the EU will use the same charging cable.
IT was packaged by the European Commission as a belated Christmas gift – new regulations that mean all new small and medium-sized electronic devices sold in the EU will use the same charging cable.
Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes
(npr.org)
Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations.
Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations.
Transparency? Not from the European Commission (38C3) [video]
(media.ccc.de)
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union with the duty to uphold the law. The transparency of the Commission´s actions and decisions range from questionable to abysmal.
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union with the duty to uphold the law. The transparency of the Commission´s actions and decisions range from questionable to abysmal.
Apple Says Meta Is Making Unreasonable Interoperability Requests Under EU's DMA
(macrumors.com)
Apple today said that Meta has made 15 interoperability requests under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union, which is more than any other country.
Apple today said that Meta has made 15 interoperability requests under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union, which is more than any other country.
Europe's Starlink competitor is go
(theverge.com)
The EU has signed a deal for its IRIS² constellation of 290 communication satellites that will operate in both medium and low Earth orbit.
The EU has signed a deal for its IRIS² constellation of 290 communication satellites that will operate in both medium and low Earth orbit.
EU signs $11B deal for sovereign satellite constellation to rival Starlink
(techcrunch.com)
The European Union is forging ahead with plans for a constellation of internet satellites to rival Elon Musk-owned Starlink, after signing a €10.6 billion ($11.1B) deal to launch nearly 300 satellites into low- and medium-Earth orbits by 2030.
The European Union is forging ahead with plans for a constellation of internet satellites to rival Elon Musk-owned Starlink, after signing a €10.6 billion ($11.1B) deal to launch nearly 300 satellites into low- and medium-Earth orbits by 2030.
Controversial EU ad campaign on X broke bloc's own privacy rules
(techcrunch.com)
The European Union’s executive body is facing an embarrassing privacy scandal after it was confirmed on Friday that a Commission ad campaign on X (formerly Twitter) breached the EU’s own data protection rules.
The European Union’s executive body is facing an embarrassing privacy scandal after it was confirmed on Friday that a Commission ad campaign on X (formerly Twitter) breached the EU’s own data protection rules.
Illegal Political Microtargeting by EU Commission
(noyb.eu)
noyb win against European Commission: EDPS (European Data Protection Supervisor) issues decision finding that the European Commission has illegally targeted advertisement on citizens using "sensitive" personal data on their political views.
noyb win against European Commission: EDPS (European Data Protection Supervisor) issues decision finding that the European Commission has illegally targeted advertisement on citizens using "sensitive" personal data on their political views.
Bluesky Says It Will Comply with EU Rules After Being Called Out
(bloomberg.com)
Bluesky said it’s working to comply with European Union rules after the bloc accused the fast-growing social media platform of flouting its digital regulations.
Bluesky said it’s working to comply with European Union rules after the bloc accused the fast-growing social media platform of flouting its digital regulations.
China's emissions have now caused more global warming than EU – Carbon Brief
(carbonbrief.org)
China’s historical emissions within its borders have now caused more global warming than the 27 member states of the EU combined, according to new Carbon Brief analysis.
China’s historical emissions within its borders have now caused more global warming than the 27 member states of the EU combined, according to new Carbon Brief analysis.
Ecosia and Qwant, two European search engines, join forces
(techcrunch.com)
Qwant, France’s privacy-focused search engine, and Ecosia, a Berlin-based not-for-profit search engine that uses ad revenue to fund tree planting and other climate-focused initiatives, are joining forces on a joint venture to develop their own European search index.
Qwant, France’s privacy-focused search engine, and Ecosia, a Berlin-based not-for-profit search engine that uses ad revenue to fund tree planting and other climate-focused initiatives, are joining forces on a joint venture to develop their own European search index.
Apple Gets EU Warning to Stop Geo-Blocking on App, iTunes Stores
(yahoo.com)
Apple Inc. was notified by the European Union that its geo-blocking practices are potentially in breach of consumer protection rules, adding to the iPhone maker’s regulatory issues in the bloc.
Apple Inc. was notified by the European Union that its geo-blocking practices are potentially in breach of consumer protection rules, adding to the iPhone maker’s regulatory issues in the bloc.
Apple Under Pressure to Remove Geo-Blocking Restrictions in the EU
(macrumors.com)
The European Union has notified Apple that it may be violating EU anti-geo-blocking regulations with practices regarding its media services, giving the company one month to respond.
The European Union has notified Apple that it may be violating EU anti-geo-blocking regulations with practices regarding its media services, giving the company one month to respond.
JD Vance: US could drop support for NATO if EU regulates Musk's platforms
(independent.co.uk)
JD Vance has suggested that American support for NATO should be predicated on the European Union not regulating Elon Musk and his X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter.
JD Vance has suggested that American support for NATO should be predicated on the European Union not regulating Elon Musk and his X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter.
EU Plans to Fine Apple for Anticompetitive App Store Practices
(macrumors.com)
The European Commission plans to fine Apple for not adequately complying with Digital Markets Act (DMA) requirements for the App Store, reports Bloomberg.
The European Commission plans to fine Apple for not adequately complying with Digital Markets Act (DMA) requirements for the App Store, reports Bloomberg.
Apple to Face First EU Fine Under Bloc's Digital Markets Act
(bloomberg.com)
Apple Inc. is set to face the first-ever fine under the European Union’s new digital antitrust rules for Big Tech, representing an escalation of a clash with regulators over the dominance of its hugely profitable App Store.
Apple Inc. is set to face the first-ever fine under the European Union’s new digital antitrust rules for Big Tech, representing an escalation of a clash with regulators over the dominance of its hugely profitable App Store.