The latest step in the AI Act’s implementation seeks to improve transparency around users’ interaction with the technology and consumption of content produced by it
France’s social media ban for under-15s
France’s social media ban is the first of its kind in the EU, but lacks an enforcement mechanism due to clashes with the DSA
Recommendations for social media restrictions in the EU
While stopping short of an outright ban, the EC’s independent panel would place the burden of proof on social media platforms to prove they are safe for children to use
Germany: Safety by design over blanket bans
An expert online safety panel stopped short of recommending a blanket social media ban, suggesting that children should not be held responsible for using services that were not designed safely enough
The UK's social media ban for under-16s
The Government has decided to follow in Australia’s footsteps with a complete ban for under-16s, while pledging additional restrictions on gaming and AI chatbots
Event debrief: Connect Europe’s Policy Summit 2026
The DNA and Cybersecurity Act captured the audience’s attention as stakeholders made their concerns clear ahead of the EC’s publication of its digital sovereignty package
Event debrief: POLITICO’s AI & Tech Week 2026
Concerns over the AI Omnibus, Europe’s lack of digital sovereignty, and online safety dominated discussions ahead of the EC’s proposal for a Cloud and AI Development Act
Event debrief: Upholding consumers' digital rights in the Omnibus era
Consumer champions do not buy the EC’s argument that simplification would strengthen levels of data protection
Loosening the regulatory grip on AI
Plans to regulate AI are increasingly being rolled back as policymakers look to avoid any strict guardrails that could hinder AI development
Event debrief: The 15th Annual European Data Protection and Privacy Conference
Warnings that an overhaul of the GDPR would be like opening Pandora’s box as the EC defends targeted changes to the nearly 10-year-old regime
