5 things to know about EU tech security chief Henna Virkkunen’s hearing
Elon Musk and Europe’s tech gaps show the Finnish nominee has a major task at hand.
Digital single market
What the new EU leadership means for connectivity
From the Draghi report to Ursula von der Leyen’s new College of Commissioners: the telecom sector is now a key ally in delivering on the promise of more competitiveness.
Show me the money, Gastein says
SNEAK PEEK — Gastein day 1 kicks off with a plea to ramp up investment in health — and ways to do it. — Can tech help to close the gender health gap? Some think so, but only if its funded and reaches all in need. — Is COP29 the breakthrough year for health and […]
‘Anyone but him’: Inside Ursula von der Leyen’s long breakup with Thierry Breton
The split between the Commission president and her biggest internal critic had been brewing for years.
Europe needs concrete action on connectivity policy
Policymakers have already recognized the need for a new digital approach. Done right, it can take us into a more prosperous, fair and flourishing future.
Do We Have All the Right Networks for the Future? [Promoted content]
The EU Single Market is an achievement. Now, we need a true Digital Single Market. Companies must be able to scale up and compete in a global digital economy. We must also strengthen educational networks for healthy European socioeconomic ecosystems.
Towards a stronger, greener and resilient Digital Single Market in Europe [Promoted content]
In light of the complex geopolitical situation, the numerous global challenges ahead of us, including the green transition, and the debate on the enlargement of the European Union (EU), citizens and businesses need to rely on a stronger EU to reinforce…
MEPs exclude audiovisual sector in geo-blocking regulation reassessment
The European Parliament adopted the reassessment of the implementation of the 2018 geo-blocking regulation in the digital single market on Wednesday (13 December), but the audiovisual sector was excluded with a last-minute amendment.
Press release – MEPs want to revise EU geo-blocking rules to eliminate remaining barriers
EU rules on geo-blocking need to be better enforced and updated to strengthen the digital single market and better respond to consumer expectations.Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Source : © European Union, 2023 – EP
EU plan to ban geoblocking will lead to dull content, warn film-makers
Allowing streaming between borders will result in films ‘aiming for lowest common denominator of human experience’Prominent filmmakers have warned against a move that could make European public broadcasters’ streaming offerings accessible from anywhere…
The West is on a world tour against Huawei
Brussels and Washington join forces to tame Huawei’s global ambitions.
How to get tech right in Europe?
A European strategy for EU tech to nurture and support its valuable assets — tech companies.
Huawei pushes back on the EU calling it ‘high-risk’
The Chinese company is fighting to salvage its dented reputation in Europe.
EU looks to boost secure submarine internet cables in 2024
The EU wants to invest in ‘cable projects of European interest’ globally, paper seen by POLITICO showed.
Nordstream trauma leads Berlin to draw up fresh Huawei bans
Plans under discussion include bans on core and sensitive parts of telecoms networks.
EU digital chief in Beijing next week for tech, AI talks
Digital dialogue comes as EU, China clash over electric car subsidies.
6 takeaways on incoming EU innovation chief’s parliament grilling
Bulgaria’s nominee for EU research and culture commissioner sailed through European Parliament grilling.
Time to cut back on Huawei, German minister tells telecoms giants
‘Providers had enough time’ to reduce reliance on Chinese 5G kit, Interior Minister Faeser says.