From intelligent vehicles to seamless communication between road users and infrastructure, the transformation of mobility systems is accelerating. This transition to total vehicle automation is being enabled by global standards that lay the foundation for modern vehicular communications and intelligent transport systems (ITS). ITU and UNECE are playing key roles in setting the standards.
US President Donald J. Trump has signed a memorandum aimed at “defending American companies and innovators from overseas extortion.” The directive outlines potential retaliatory measures, including tariffs, targeting digital services taxes (DSTs), fines, and other practices imposed by foreign governments on US companies. The move signals a firm stance against what the administration views as unfair treatment of American businesses in the global digital economy, e.g. in Europe.
Today, the EU Commission has convened key European industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders for the launch of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry. This dialogue marks the start of an inclusive and collaborative process aimed at addressing critical challenges facing the sector and ensuring its continued success as a major driver of the European economy.
This Thursday, EU Commission President von der Leyen will launch the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry. But the debate has already started.
The EU Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee selected Bruno Gencarelli as their preferred candidate for the role of European Data Protection Supervisor in a vote on Thursday.
The EU Commission has announced grant agreements totalling €128 million to support 31 new 5G infrastructure projects, following the third call for proposals of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Digital).
The EU Telecommunications Council approved conclusions on EU’s cybersecurity agency (ENISA) and on Commission’s White Paper on the EU’s future digital infrastructure needs.
The EU Council adopted two new laws part of the cyber security legislative ‘package’, namely the so-called ‘cyber solidarity act’, and a targeted amendment to the cybersecurity act (CSA). How will they improve cybersecurity in Europe?
The European electric vehicle (EV) industry is facing fierce competition from China. The question is what this will mean for the future of European EVs. This paper, published by the EU Parliament Research Service, presents four scenarios for the future of European EVs by 2030. Will European EVs survive, thrive or perish in the face of Chinese competition and other challenges?
The civil society, industry, as well as consumer and human rights organisations are invited to participate in our survey on the promotion of Digital Rights and Principles. The survey will feed in the Commission‘s monitoring of digital rights and principles across the EU.
The EU Commission announced the winners of its 2024 Excellence in Road Safety Awards, recognising outstanding and innovative contributions to road safety across Europe.
The EU Commission sees the public stakeholder consultation for the interim evaluation of Digital Europe Programme (‘DIGITAL’) as a success, engaging 790 stakeholders from across the EU and beyond. Now, the EU Commission has published their replies.
Digital public infrastructure, automated driving and emergency communications also feature among priorities for the next four years. ITU’s standardization work is driven by the contributions and consensus decisions of ITU’s members, including 194 Member States and over 1000 member companies, universities, and international and regional organizations.
“Establishing trust in IoT is crucial for widespread adoption and public confidence. Secure, private, and reliable operation of interconnected devices is essential to achieve such trust”, the report states. “Trust is earned and kept when IoT devices and systems remain secure from unauthorized access, data is kept safe and used as intended, algorithms are accurate and explainable, and produced outcomes are safe, consistent, and reliable.”
The G7 Technology and Digital Ministerial Meeting under Italy’s G7 Presidency was held today in Cernobbio. The meeting resulted in a Joint Statement.
The EU Council adopted today a new law on cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements with a view to ensuring that products, such as connected home cameras, fridges, TVs, and toys, are safe before they are placed on the market (cyber resilience act).
Today, the EU Commission has adopted the second Work Programme for the digital part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital, which defines the scope and objectives of EU-funded actions to improve Europe’s digital connectivity infrastructures. These actions will receive around €865 million of funding from 2024 to 2027.
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