Au Sommet sur l’IA, le vice-président américain met en garde l’Europe contre une réglementation trop stricte

JD Vance a plaidé en faveur de “régimes réglementaires internationaux qui favorisent la création” face à la “révolution” de l’intelligence artificielle qui vient.

EU makes €20B push into computing power for AI

Bloc aims to catch up with U.S. and China in global AI race.

Virkkunen stands firm on American pushback against EU tech laws

SNEAK PEEK — The EU plans to raise the American pushback against tech law with the U.S., said tech boss Henna Virkkunen. She also promised a more “innovation-friendly” AI regulatory framework. — Rolling out AI should mean talking to workers and helping them gain new skills, said EESC president Oliver Röpke. Failing to get it […]

Sommet sur l’IA : Mistral gagnant

AU MENU — Au Sommet sur l’IA, le champion Mistral bien décidé à prendre la lumière. — L’IA au garde-à-vous à l’Ecole militaire. — Le député Eric Bothorel part à l’assaut du réseau X. Bonjour à toutes et à tous, nous sommes lundi 10 février et c’est le grand jour : le Sommet français sur […]

EU rules for advanced AI are step in wrong direction, Google says

Google and Meta are leading the charge against a “code of practice” governing tools like Gemini, ChatGPT and Llama.

The EU’s new AI mantra: We’re open for business

The European Union has pivoted to cheering AI innovation, laying less emphasis on rules that curb potential threats.

How political is your pizza? The Mediterranean Diet and Europe’s food battles

Pasta, pizza, and Parmigiano — delicious? Absolutely. But in 2025, they’re also deeply political. This week on EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton digs into how food has become a battleground, with POLITICO agriculture reporter Alessandro Ford explaining how Italy’s far-right — and politicians across Europe — are using the Mediterranean diet to push back against […]

China’s online shopping boom faces EU crackdown

The European Commission plans more customs checks and fees to stem flood of low-value parcels from China.

Sweden says latest Baltic Sea cable cut was not sabotage

“Weather conditions and deficiencies in equipment and seamanship” were behind last month’s disruption, prosecutors say.

The EU’s AI bans come with big loopholes for police

The EU’s AI Act bans some “unacceptable” use of the technology but critics say the law is riddled with security exemptions.

AI Liability Directive today, Virkkunen’s sovereign cloud tomorrow

Poland accuses Russia of election interference via the dark web, and the European Commission seems to be slow-announcing a space regulation.
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Poland fumes over US block on AI chips

Poland styles itself as a key US ally, but the chip restriction threatens to impact its ambitious military expansion on Putin’s border.

EU lines up intel-sharing, cyber squads to stop hospital hacks

EU health care sector pummeled with cyberattacks in recent years.

EU warns US over new AI chips blocks

Export restrictions on cutting-edge microchips will affect some EU countries, including Poland.

EU justice commissioner rattles sabre ahead of Musk-Weidel livestream

For McGrath, Musk’s livestream with Weidel is not a breach of EU rules – but how X promotes the conversation could be.
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Brussels will be watching whether Musk breaks EU law in far-right livestream

Up to 150 experts in Brussels and Seville will be checking whether Musk’s livestream interview boosts the German far right.

La pression monte sur l’UE pour qu’elle utilise des armes juridiques contre l’ingérence de Musk

La Commission européenne indique qu’elle va étudier si X a donné un avantage injuste à l’extrême droite pour les élections allemandes.

Pressure mounts on EU to use legal weapons against Musk’s interference

European Commission says it will study whether X gives unfair boost to far right in German election.

EU tech policy in 2025: Enforcement, competitiveness, navigating global challenges

Member states grapple with the complex task of transposing and implementing EU’s digital rulebook.
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Europe can have its own Silicon Valley, with digital SMEs at its heart [Advocacy Lab Content]

Henna Virkkunen, EU Commission Executive Vice-President, has announced the investment of €750 million in seven supercomputers to propel the AI capacity of European industry.
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Europe jumps into ‘incredibly costly’ AI supercomputing race

The EU will fund AI-optimized supercomputers across the bloc to help startups compete with U.S. rivals.

European Commission orders TikTok to preserve all data on Romanian election

Brussels steps up monitoring of platform to decide whether TikTok breached social media law.

EU’s Digital Decade approaches its midpoint, prioritising SMEs and new digital opportunities [Advocacy Lab Content]

This Special Report focuses on the evolving digital landscape and highlights the needs and expectations of SMEs as the new mandate begins. Commissioner Henna Virkkunen is tasked with the EU Cloud and AI Development Act, a new Digital Networks Act, and …

Here’s the timeline for the new European Commission

An agreement on the next EU executive will take blood, sweat, tears and a lot of backroom maneuvering. 

Influenceurs sous pression

La source d’informations quotidiennes sur la tech en France. Par ÉMILE MARZOLF Avec OCÉANE HERRERO & KLARA DURAND Infos, tuyaux et mini-drames à partager ? Ecrivez à Océane Herrero, Klara Durand, Emile Marzolf et Tiphaine Saliou | Voir dans votre navigateur AU MENU — Le “cas Ophenya” ouvre la chasse aux pratiques sectaires des influenceurs. — […]

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.

Press release – Hearing of Executive Vice-President-designate Henna Virkkunen

On Tuesday evening, the Industry and Internal market committees questioned Henna Virkkunen, Finnish candidate for the Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy portfolio.Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on Industry, Rese…

What lawmakers should ask the EU’s new tech boss

Queries for Henna Virkkunen: What’s tech sovereignty? How can Europe win the AI race? And how will you enforce EU tech rules?

Finland’s commissioner hearing: Henna Virkkunen on tech sovereignty, security and democracy — live updates

For Finnish Henna Virkkunen, the EU’s designated new tech boss, Tuesday’s hearing is a home game. 

Liveblog: European Commissioner hearings

Stay up to date with the parliamentary hearings for the potential next College of European Commissioners

EU to spend €900M on expanding critical technologies

Brussels has lined up cash to prevent European tech companies from falling into foreign hands.

Europe’s tech security czar-to-be faces China fight at home

For Finland’s Henna Virkkunen, the question of securing Europe’s digital infrastructure hits close to Helsinki.

Rachida Dati rêve d’une French Tech du jeu vidéo

La source d’informations quotidiennes sur tech en France. Par KLARA DURAND Avec OCÉANE HERRERO & TIPHAINE SALIOU Infos, tuyaux et mini-drames à partager ? Ecrivez à Océane Herrero, Klara Durand et Tiphaine Saliou | Voir dans votre navigateur AU MENU — Rachida Dati, nouvelle marraine du jeu vidéo. — Budget : le gouvernement prêt à […]

Vidéosurveillance algorithmique : stop ou encore ?

La source d’informations quotidiennes sur tech en France. Par KLARA DURAND Avec OCÉANE HERRERO & TIPHAINE SALIOU Infos, tuyaux et mini-drames à partager ? Ecrivez à Océane Herrero, Klara Durand et Tiphaine Saliou | Voir dans votre navigateur AU MENU — Maintien de la vidéosurveillance algorithmique : le débat déchire déjà. — Budget : les […]

Europe’s tech gap is a major security problem, Ischinger says

Godfather of Munich Security Conference warns that EU lacks investment landscape to close gap with U.S., China.

Les 42 personnes qui comptent dans la tech

Ministres, PDG ou lobbyistes, ils façonnent le débat public sur le sujet.

Leaked: Tense correspondence between EU commissioner hopefuls and Parliament

Still, the 23 nominees were cleared by the institution’s legal committee for hearings in early November.

Two proposed timetables put forward for commissioner hearings

See who’s up for a grilling in the European Parliament on which days.

European commissioner hearings confirmed for November

European Parliament chiefs will grill the commissioner hopefuls between Nov. 4 and Nov. 12.

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 […]

Les 100 premiers jours de von der Leyen : ce qu’elle a promis, ce que ça implique et ce qu’elle va vraiment faire

La présidente de la Commission promet de procéder rapidement à des réformes profondes. Quelle est la crédibilité de son projet ?

Von der Leyen’s first 100 days: What she’s promised, what it means and what she’ll really deliver

The Commission president is promising to move quickly with far-reaching reforms. How credible is her plan?

Reenvisioning Europe’s digital sovereignty

Von der Leyen’s current dominant position presents an opportunity to turn the bloc into a global-facing innovation powerhouse.

Commission européenne : 5 choses à retenir sur la nouvelle équipe d’Ursula von der Leyen

Alors que la poussière retombe après des semaines de querelles, voici ce qu’il faut savoir.

Finland doubly pleased by portfolio and vice-presidency

Finland celebrates double victory after appointment of MEP Henna Virkkunen to become Vice-President of the Commission and Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy. 

What just happened? A beginner’s guide to von der Leyen’s European Commission

Confused by goings on in Brussels? We can explain.

Von der Leyen’s maze-like organogram for tech policy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal for the next College of Commissioners is to split the tech portfolio into a maze-like organogram.

The winners and losers of the new European Commission

What the portfolios tell us about the EU’s power dynamics.

5 takeaways on Ursula von der Leyen’s new Commission

As the dust settles after weeks of wrangling, here are the key things you need to know.

Meet the commissioners: Class of 2024

Everything you need to know about Ursula von der Leyen’s team for her second term.

Tech sovereignty gets its own executive vice-president in the new Commission 

Finland’s Henna Virkkunen has been appointed as the European Commission’s next executive vice-president for Tech Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, signalling a shift in EU digital policy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced…

Ursula von der Leyen’s new European Commission

Commission president hands out the top jobs in her new team.

Breton’s resignation could mark a new chapter for EU digital policy

The resignation of now-former Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton, known as the key architect of the EU’s current digital agenda, is viewed by some as a chance to reshape what has often been criticised for being controversial.