Ahead of Denmark taking on the Presidency of the Council of the EU, lobbying has begun to ensure the Digital Networks Act is passed and crucially answers the pleas of the industry
Event debrief: DIGITALEUROPE’s Summer Summit and Euractiv’s Tech Policy Conference
While the EU’s platforms rulebook was generally deemed successful, future directions on AI and telecoms regulation remain contentious and uncertain
MWC25: Final reflections
The halls were packed, the production value was high and the on-site catering was expensive: in short, there were very few surprises
Is EU regulation stifling US big tech innovation?
A White House memorandum warned foreign regulators of increased scrutiny for digital service taxes and financial penalties that appear to target US firms
MWC25: Regulation & Policy roundup from Day 3
Safety, security and satellite were three prominent and popular topics, with a surprising dose of optimism offered over Europe’s future competitiveness
MWC25: Regulation & Policy roundup from Day 2
The year(s) of AI at MWC continued today, with focus shifting to geopolitical tensions and how to respond to the dominance of the US and China in key markets
MWC25: Regulation & Policy roundup from Day 1
Familiar calls for deregulation and consolidation to help spur investment alongside debates over fair share and the governance of AI set the tone for the first day of the event
The EU’s Competitiveness Compass
The EC calls for a greater cutting of red tape than ever before to encourage investment and innovation to restore the bloc’s competitiveness with China and the US
Tech and telecoms under the Trump Administration
Republican leadership in the White House and at the FCC will likely see the rollback of consumer protection measures in both the tech and telecoms sectors
Event debrief: Europe’s digital independence and the role of connectivity
As support for tech investment and sovereignty grows, there is a reminder that long-heard calls for regulatory reforms have not yet been answered
