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Europe’s online child abuse law will make us all less safe
If passed, the proposal would essentially create a mass surveillance regime across the EU.
EU Internet regulations are falling into the ‘China trap’
EU executive eyes Big Tech’s money to save 5G
Who’s in and who’s out in Macronia — and what it means for the EU
A wonk’s guide to the Czech EU presidency policy agenda
Pegasus used by at least 5 EU countries, NSO Group tells lawmakers
France accepts Google’s truce with publishers
Pegasus makers face EU grilling. Here’s what to ask them
Uncovering NSO Group’s workings is key for lawmakers trying to gain control of the spyware market.
Amid antitrust brawls, France’s competition chief stays in his lane
Benoît Cœuré has disavowed a wider role for antitrust enforcers even as he prepares to announce a major decision against Google.
Google Russia files for bankruptcy
The company will keep some free services, like YouTube and search, free for Russian users.
WTO breaks negotiating slump with package of deals
The deals breathe new life into the moribund organization, which previously had produced only one new multilateral agreement between all 164 members in its 27-year existence.
The elephant in the room for Spain’s conservatives? The far right
Voters in Andalusia go to the polls Sunday, with the Popular Party set for a big win.
Frances Haugen: From whistleblower to watchdog
The former Facebook employee is seeking to raise up to $5 million to create a group focused on social media accountability.
The problem at the heart of Brussels’ disinformation playbook
By making the new rules voluntary, the EU is reliant on the companies upholding standards they can walk away from whenever they want.
New EU rules could unlock hosting benefits for millions
As the cost of living bites, hosting is an economic lifeline for many EU families. New rules could provide Europeans with equal opportunities to use their homes to boost income.
Fringe platforms sidestep Europe’s disinformation playbook
Voluntary rules to be announced Thursday will force Big Tech to take further steps to tackle online falsehoods, but smaller platforms like Telegram have yet to sign up.
Big Tech cries foul over EU cloud-security label
‘Immunity requirements’ could force giants to disavow US data laws and restructure European operations.
Crypto industry fears regulatory backlash over lending crisis
The meltdown of Celsius Network has rattled crypto companies already on high alert.
Amazon nears pact to end EU’s most advanced antitrust probe
Shutting down the three-year probe lets Amazon dodge a fine and hands Vestager a victory by extracting changes without much effort.
Welcome to Bulgaria, where the Ukraine war is NATO’s fault
In one corner of the EU, Putin’s propaganda machine is going strong.
Online platforms now have an hour to remove terrorist content in the EU
If tech companies regularly fail to tackle terrorist content, they could face a fine of up to 4 percent of their global revenue.
How Sheryl Sandberg lost DC
The chief operating officer of Meta, Facebook’s parent company, is leaving the company after 14 years of political tussles.
The uphill battle for equal work in Europe 2022
The future of work is a precarious balancing act between hard-won workers’ rights and the digital revolution, say leading members of the European Parliament. Fair societies cannot tolerate rising inequalities
French police to gather football fans’ complaints after Champions League fiasco
Interior minister admits organization of the event could have been better, but sticks to blaming large crowd of fans with no or fake tickets.
Chelsea Manning dances with the crypto devil
The US whistleblower is working on a privacy project with funding from a digital token.
France taps tech researchers to police social media
Digital regulator wants platforms to give researchers access to data for scrutiny.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the rabble-rouser leading the new French left
The former Trotskyist has emerged as a commanding figure in France’s post-Socialist left after forging an unlikely left-wing alliance ahead of the legislative elections
Infowars: Putin’s propaganda permeates Italian media
Parliament’s security committee has opened a probe into pro-Putin disinformation being spread through news outlets.
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