General-purpose AI models: EU Commission seeks input to clarify rules
The EU Commission invites stakeholders to bring their practical experience to shape clear, accessible EU rules on general-purpose AI (GPAI)…
U.S. President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Meloni issue Joint Statement
President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held their first official meeting on Thursday in Washington, D.C.. They…
Insight EU Digitization and Entertainment Weekly 7 – 12 April 2025
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U.S. Fed Governor Barr: Deepfakes and the AI Arms Race in Bank Cybersecurity
"Cybercrime is on the rise, and cybercriminals are increasingly turning to Gen AI to facilitate their crimes. Criminal tactics are…
Workshop Report on AI in Automotive: Barriers, challenges and opportunities
The workshop aimed to pinpoint both existing and emerging AI technologies that meet the industry's unique needs and bridge current gaps. Attendees…
OECD publishes new urban study on Cities for All Ages
The "Cities for All Ages" report explores how local and national governments can address these challenges and make cities work for all…
EU Commission calls: €140 million to deploy key digital technologies
The EU Commission has opened four new calls worth €140 million under the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) to advance the…
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New EU digital skills academies to boost tech sovereignty and competitiveness
Complementing the Cybersecurity Skills Academy, the new academies in Quantum Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Worlds will foster a more coordinated approach to digital skills education and…
EU launches €104 million call to boost Europe’s leadership in 6G
European leadership in the development of next-generation 6G mobile technologies is set to be boosted with the launch of a…
European Health and Digital Executive Agency: Discover AI-related projects
The European AI Strategy aims to position Europe as a leading hub for human-centric and reliable AI. The European Health…
EDPB adopts guidelines on processing personal data through blockchains
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted guidelines on processing of personal data through blockchain technologies. A blockchain is…
U.S. NIST updates U.S. Privacy Framework adding AI and privacy risk management
A draft update to the U.S. NIST Privacy Framework will enable organizations to use it seamlessly with the agency’s Cybersecurity…
Canada: EU Council concludes agreement on passenger name record data
Today, the EU Council adopted a decision which formally concludes an agreement between the EU and Canada on the transfer…
Digital Trade Agreement with Singapore: EU Council moves one step closer
The EU Council today adopted the decision on the signature of the Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) with Singapore. It also…
President Trump exempts certain high-tech imports from China from U.S. tariffs
While reaffirming the "national emergency" declared in a prior executive order aimed at addressing the threat posed by persistent U.S.…
NATO publishes Science & Technology Macro Trends Report 2025–2045
The report identifies six key trends that will be important for NATO in the next 20 years: evolving competition areas;…
EU Cybersecurity Act: EU Commission opens consultation on review
In an effort to strengthen the EU’s resilience against rising cyber threats, the Commission seeks input to evaluate and revise…
AI to reshape global energy sector with data centre demand and efficiency gains – IEA reports
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the energy sector in the coming decade, driving a surge in electricity demand…
Insight EU Digitization and Entertainment Weekly 31 March – 5 April 2025
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Important Projects of Common European Interest: EU launches Design Support Hub
The Hub's work will allow Member States to directly assign candidates in line with IPCEI rules, which will accelerate the entire…
EU Commission invites researchers and innovators to shape AI strategy in science
The EU Commission has launched two key consultations, inviting the research and innovation community to contribute to the European Strategy…
German coalition parties agree on government manifesto and portfolios
The political parties forming Germany’s new government coalition — the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) led by Friedrich Merz, the Christian…
EU Commission announces “AI Continent Action Plan” to become global AI leader
The race for leadership in AI is far from over. From cutting-edge foundation models to specialised AI applications, the AI…
EU Commission: Read-out of the Dialogue with the Automotive Industry
Participants voiced strong concerns about the broader implications of the US tariffs, particularly the risk of trade diversion. They highlighted…
World Health Day: Advancing digital health and AI-driven innovation in healthcare
Digital health initiatives, including those managed by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA), are central to advancing innovation…
Europol publishes report on vulnerability of biometric recognition technologies
Europol’s tech experts team up with practitioners and academia to spearhead research against the potential exploitation of biometric identification systems.…
2025 Cleantech Conference: Video speech by EU Commission President von der Leyen
"Clean tech is a European success story. But we also know the challenges your businesses are facing: High energy costs,…
Cybersecurity for hospitals and healthcare: EU Commission launches consultation
The EU Commission has launched a consultation on the Action Plan for the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. This…
U.S. White House releases new policies on Federal Agency AI use and procurement
The U.S. White House is shifting to a forward-leaning, pro-innovation and pro competition mindset rather than pursuing the risk-averse approach…
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Tech sovereignty: First MEP exchange with Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen
Henna Vikkunen gave Internal Market MEPs an overview of the Commission’s achievements and forthcoming plans to boost EU competitiveness, security,…
U.S. NSA and partners Issue Guidance on Fast Flux as a National Security Threat
The National Security Agency (NSA) and partners are releasing the joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA), “Fast Flux: A National Security Threat,”…
EDPS publishes study on secondary use of personal data for scientific research
The study published by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) aims to examine the secondary use of personal data in…
EU Auditors: EU recovery money – a missed opportunity for the digital transition
The EU’s pandemic recovery fund, the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), was intended to serve as a transformative driver of…
Insight EU Digitization and Entertainment Weekly 24 – 28 March 2025
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Major upgrade for EuroHPC Discoverer Supercomputer in Bulgaria
The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) world-class supercomputer Discoverer, hosted in Sofia, Bulgaria has unveiled an important upgrade with new functionalities…
Euro-Canadian Op-ed: DemocracyXChange 2025 – Culture and the Future of Democracy
Cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, fundamental to democratic societies, will be a central theme at DemocracyXChange (DXC) 2025, Canada’s annual…
ECCC to finance €390m in cybersecurity projects under EU Digital Europe Programme
The Governing Board of the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre and Network (ECCC) adopted its first Cybersecurity Work Programme under Digital…
How to procure and recycle critical raw materials in line with EU competition rules?
The EU Commission is seeking feedback from market participants on how European companies procure and recycle certain critical raw materials and…
Slovakia: EU Commission preliminarily endorses Slovakia’s fifth RRF payment request
Slovakia's payment request covers important steps in the delivery of fourteen reforms and five investments that will drive positive change…
ECB President Christine Lagarde on the transformative power of AI
"On this side of the Atlantic, we are still paying the price for having been too slow to capitalise on…
Sweden and China to establish Working Group on Green Transition Investments
The Working Group will focus on four key areas of shared interest: green energy and production, green mobility, supply chain…
U.S. President Trump targets “End Price-Gouging” in the entertainment industry
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at reforming the live entertainment ticketing industry to protect…
EU Critical Raw Materials Act: Australian companies awarded strategic projects
Last week, forty-seven new Strategic Projects were adopted by the European Commission with over ten percent having Australian links. These…
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EU Commission unveils toolbox to support citizens in navigating Virtual Worlds
The EU Commission has released a ‘Virtual Worlds Toolbox', an online resource to help citizens navigate virtual environments. It explains…
Ukrainian Prime Minister on investments in energy, defence, agriculture, construction, and IT
Ukraine offers foreign businesses a wide range of investment opportunities in the most promising areas. This was emphasised by Prime…
Technical Support Instrument: EU Commission helps implement 135 new reform projects
Today, the EU Commission has approved a new round of 135 projects under the Technical Support Instrument (‘TSI'), to support…
OECD sees sharp rise in government support for energy and defence R&D
Paris, 31 March 2025 Also available in: français Research and experimental development (R&D) expenditure in the...
ENISA unveils revised Strategy and Structure: Driving Change, Building Resilience
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) is evolving. Its revised strategic objectives and organisation empower the Agency to stay…
Tech as a Trump Card: Vice President Vance’s Vision at the American Dynamism Summit
At the American Dynamism Summit, Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a full-throated endorsement of technological innovation as a pillar of…
EU Commission publishes a roadmap for the New European Bauhaus Facility
Since its launch in 2021, the NEB has created a vibrant community with over 1,700 organisations and invested more than…