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Commission says it can’t find von der Leyen-Pfizer texts — and doesn’t need to
Brussels responds to Ombudsman’s maladministration finding in Delete-gate controversy over vaccine texts.
NATO aims to take on Russia with its own cyber military-industrial complex
The invisible backbone of Europe’s e-commerce
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
Crypto industry fears EU crackdown on NFTs
Researchers plead with EU and UK to leave science out of Brexit battle
A Pirate in Brussels: Czech tech minister to shake up the EU
Ivan Bartoš will spearhead negotiations among EU countries on laws to regulate artificial intelligence, data and digital identity.
The Czechs Europe needs to know
As the Central European country takes over the EU presidency, here’s who could be influential.
A wonk’s guide to the Czech EU presidency policy agenda
With Europe beset by multiple crises, Prague will focus on energy security, trade deals and climate change.
Czech Republic braces for rocky EU presidency amid Ukraine war, high inflation
The Central European country will be working on a shoestring budget — and under close scrutiny of its commitment to green issues.
Going digital, going green: tourism’s twin transition
How Europe can remain the number one tourist destination in the world
Digital transformation could grow EU economy by €2.8 trillion
AWS reinforces commitment to Europe’s bold tech agenda
Pegasus used by at least 5 EU countries, NSO Group tells lawmakers
NSO Group ‘made mistakes,’ its chief lawyer says.
EU moves toward Russian lobbyist ban
Russian representatives will be suspended from the transparency register, as Council of EU takes action.
France accepts Google’s truce with publishers
France has been a leading advocate for forcing Big Tech players to pay local publishers, arguing that digital platforms have unfairly made money out of French publishers.
Judges clip EU countries’ wings on collecting travel data
Top court says airlines shouldn’t have to hand over passenger data to governments for EU flights.
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.
Intel seeks €593M from Commission after court victory
Earlier decision creates massive financial risk for EU regulators when they lose challenges to antitrust fines.
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.
Crypto’s clout in US is imperiled as market melts down
As the Federal Reserve cranks up its campaign to rein in inflation, investors are dumping risky assets in anticipation of rising interest rates.
German Greens confirm top brass hit by cyberattack
The attacks were initially discovered by the party’s IT service provider.
Abortion rights advocates in US prepare for a new wave of digital security threats
Advocates and abortion providers are reassessing their digital security practices ahead of an expected rise in cyberattacks and surveillance.
EU privacy chief bashes lack of GDPR enforcement against Big Tech
The European Data Protection Supervisor hinted at needing a more centralized enforcement model.
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.
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.
What’s wrong with the GDPR?
European Data Protection Supervisor Wojciech Wiewiórowski wants Brussels to break the silence on flawed enforcement of the bloc’s flagship privacy rulebook.
UK readies summer rollout of Horizon R&D alternative amid Brexit row
UK science minister says British-based scientists can’t keep waiting forever amid wider Brexit disputes.
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.
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