In particular, the Commission held that the platform failed to assess staffing requirements for the review of potentially illegal products, how its advertising systems were contributing to the proliferation of illegal products, and how well its systems prevented the risk of illegal products appearing or being re-listed.

The European Commission's proposed Technological Sovereignty Package introduces sweeping regulatory changes across semiconductors, cloud services, AI infrastructure, and data centers.

Some deadlines have shifted. The high-risk classification architecture has narrowed. New alignment with the Cyber Resilience Act and sectoral legislation brings welcome clarity. But the compliance clock has not stopped.

The European Commission has issued guidelines on transparency obligations under Article 50 of the EU AI Act, clarifying how providers and deployers must inform individuals when they interact with AI systems or are exposed to AI-generated content. These non-binding guidelines address a wide range of AI applications, from chatbots to deepfake technologies, and establish four main transparency scenarios with specific disclosure requirements that businesses must now prepare to implement.

The European Commission has responded to the citizens' 'Stop Destroying Videogames' initiative, which garnered significant public support calling for mandatory requirements to preserve access to video games after their commercial lifecycle ends.

On April 15, 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen issued a statement (the Statement)...

The Code is voluntary, but it will likely become an important reference point for demonstrating compliance with Article 50 of the AI Act.

The EU AI Act introduces new labelling requirements for AI-generated content in advertising, but determining what qualifies as "AI-generated" proves more complex than it appears. When does synthetic media cross the threshold requiring disclosure, and how should advertisers navigate the distinction between AI-assisted and AI-generated content in their campaigns?

The Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered its first definitive interpretation of the "pastiche" exception in EU copyright law, establishing that sampling and other creative borrowing can qualify as fair use when they engage in recognizable artistic dialogue with source material. This landmark ruling in the decades-long Kraftwerk sampling dispute charts a middle course between overly narrow and catch-all approaches, requiring that borrowed elements be used openly and recognizably rather than c

The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation on safeguarding the EU's data sovereignty, seeking stakeholder input on data-related dependencies, barriers to accessing data in third countries, and risks linked to third-country access to sensitive data. This consultation connects directly to the European Tech Sovereignty Package and the broader European Data Union Strategy, with responses due by September 8, 2026.

The European Commission has imposed a €550 million fine on AliExpress for Digital Services Act violations, marking the largest penalty under the DSA to date. The decision reveals critical failures in risk assessment methodology, moderation resourcing, and enforcement of seller penalties that allowed illegal products to proliferate on the platform. This landmark case establishes new compliance expectations for marketplaces regarding systemic risk management and operational controls.

The European Commission has unveiled its European Technology Sovereignty Package, aiming to reduce the EU's heavy reliance on non-EU providers for over 80% of its digital products and infrastructure.

This page appears to be a security verification checkpoint that temporarily blocks access while validating the incoming request. The system implements protective measures to distinguish legitimate users from automated traffic or potential security threats.

The EU's Product Liability Directive has been modernised to reflect today's complex supply chains, expanding liability beyond manufacturers to include online platforms, fulfilment providers, and other economic operators.

The European Commission has adopted final Guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance under Article 102 TFEU, introducing a "workable effects approach" that narrows presumptions while expanding guidance on objective justifications and recognizing sustainability benefits as valid efficiencies for the first time. These Guidelines replace the 2008 Enforcement Priorities Guidance and are expected to significantly impact enforcement practices across EU Member States and beyond, particularly for digital market

European financial regulators have issued new guidance on managing ICT risks from frontier AI models under DORA, setting expectations that will reshape how financial entities assess their technology providers. The statement from the European Supervisory Authorities outlines three core risk mitigation strategies—prevention, detection, and management—that will drive increasingly detailed scrutiny of AI service providers' cybersecurity, governance, and operational resilience. ICT service providers,

May 2026 – The European Union's Directive (EU) 2024/825, commonly referred to as the Green Transition Directive (the "Directive")...

The EU's new Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive introduces sweeping restrictions on environmental claims and sustainability labels across all B2C commercial practices, fundamentally reshaping how businesses can market their green credentials. From September 2026, companies face strict prohibitions on generic environmental claims, carbon offsetting-based marketing, and unverified sustainability labels, while enhanced durability requirements impose new obligations on product information a

The European Commission has proposed substantial amendments to the Data Act as part of its Digital Omnibus legislative package, targeting commercially sensitive areas including data sharing between private parties and public authorities, cloud switching, and public sector data re-use. While the EU Council's consolidated compromise text addresses some key provisions, significant uncertainties remain unaddressed despite calls from businesses and stakeholders for clarification.

The idea of a wave of attackers, getting ready to commence their assault against heavily fortified defences, sounds like a Hollywood movie, or an on-line role playing game.