A New Era for Business – E-invoicing as the Critical Enabler of Europe’s Digital and Competitive Growth [Promoted content] on 22/05/24
With the next European mandate fast approaching, new research shows how digital tools – such as e-invoicing – are poised to unlock a new era of productivity and competitiveness for Europe’s SMEs. Online travel agencies file complaint against Ryanair alleging breach of GDPR on 21/05/24
A European travel tech industry group filed two separate complaints to French and Belgian data protection authorities over Ryanair's use of biometric data, according to a press release shared with Euractiv. It’s high time for a Space Commissioner! on 20/05/24
As the competition to secure the economic and strategic benefits of space intensifies, Europe cannot afford to be sidelined. With the reshuffle of the European Union’s top jobs later this year, appointing a Space Commissioner would be a powerful signal, writes Arthur de Liedekerke. Commission ‘compels’ Microsoft to provide information on Bing and generative AI on 17/05/24
The European Commission has moved to "compel" Microsoft to provide information about generative artificial intelligence (AI) risks on its Bing search engine, threatening it with a fine, according to a statement on Friday (17 May). Multiple disinformation narratives spreading around the Fico assassination attempt on 17/05/24
Domestically, the attempt on Fico's life is painted as a consequence of intense political struggle, whereas English-language media are connecting to Russia and Ukraine, as well as the WHO. US tariffs on China split EU Social Democrats, Commission names Booking gatekeeper under Digital Markets Act on 17/05/24
New US tarriffs on Chinese goods, including semiconductors, have split the EU's Social Democrats ahead of the elections, while the Commission designated Booking as a DMA gatekeeper. The Pertsev case: A tornado for decentralized and open-source software in the Netherlands? on 17/05/24
Tornado Cash co-founder Alexey Pertsev was sentenced to a little over five months in jail this week by a Dutch court, for helping to create a tool that obfuscates the trail of cryptocurrencies. The tool, built and run on Ethereum blockchain, was used by hackers to launder their illicitly obtained funds. France’s TikTok ban in New Caledonia raises legality, effectiveness questions on 16/05/24
Experts are questioning the legality and effectiveness of France's ban of TikTok in New Caledonia, imposed on Wednesday (15 May) to contain widespread protests that rocked the French overseas territory in the South Pacific. Commission probes Meta for violating EU digital rulebook in protection of minors on 16/05/24
The European Commission initiated an investigation on Thursday (16 May) into whether Meta, Facebook and Instagram's parent company, has violated the Digital Services Act (DSA) concerning the protection of minors. Telco infrastructures, crucial for growth in EU’s Outermost Regions [Promoted content] on 16/05/24
A resilient undersea cable infrastructure plays a vital role in the digital ecosystem of Europe's Outermost Regions. It drives socio-economic development and helps bridge the gap with the mainland caused by geographical distance.
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