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EU's New Digital Border System: Thousands Denied Entry After It Tracks Overstays and Visa Violations Automatically

The EU's new digital border system, operational since April 2026, is causing travel disruptions and debate as it tracks non-EU travellers' stays

International Business Times UK

Technological sovereignty is not about isolation, EU digital chief says

Henna Virkkunen says tech sovereignty means cutting risky dependencies and boosting European capacity in areas from semiconductor supply chains to cloud services.

Euronews

Fact check: Is the EU about to restrict the use of VPNs?

Claims that the EU could restrict the use of VPNs have spread widely online in recent weeks, prompting concerns among some users about digital freedoms and online privacy. However, they seem to have stemmed from a misunderstanding.

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EU targets Snapchat over child safety and accuses porn sites of failing to block minors

EU regulators are investigating Snapchat over fears it's not doing enough to protect children from online harm

The Independent UK

European Commission announces EU-wide 'action plan' to combat cyberbullying

The Commission will support the rollout of an online safety app across European member states, enabling children and young people to easily report cyberbullying and receive concrete help.

Euronews

European governments ditch US tech services over security fears

European governments are moving away from US tech giants, opting for domestic or open-source alternatives

The Independent UK

EU Commissioner Virkkunen urges US to respect EU digital rules

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Henna Virkkunen, the EU Commissioner for Tech Sovereignty, speaks about the possibilities and pitfalls of AI, the investigation into X’s Grok chatbot and a possible social media ban for kids.

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Virkkunen warns X of ‘clear obligations’ amid EU investigation into Grok

The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot on X, over its use to generate non-consensual sexualised images of women and underage girls.

Euronews

Newsletter: EU and India clinch ‘mother of all deals’

Also in this newsletter: the EU's tech chief speaks to Euronews, and Greenland's minerals minister weighs in on Trump's claims that a "framework" deal is in place for her Arctic country.

Euronews

Europe Today: EU Commission Executive Vice-President reacts to EU-India trade deal

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Euronews

European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes

European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images

The Independent UK

X fined $140 million for breaching EU rules, Elon calls for bloc abolition

The European Commission has fined X €120 million for three separate issues, including the blue checkmark.

TechRadar

X faces a $140 million fine for violating the EU's Digital Services Act — Elon Musk responds

X faces a $140 million fine from the EU over violations related to bluecheck marks, advertisements and transparency

Tom’s Guide

Elon Musk’s X fined €120m by EU over ‘deceptive’ blue ticks

Decision by tech regulators is likely to draw furious reaction in the US as Musk brands the decision ‘insane’

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European Investment Bank Group backs Commission's AI gigafactory plan

With €20 billion in public funding and EIB support, the European Commission is planning giant AI facilities to give companies and startups access to the massive computing power they need to keep up in the tech race.

The Guardian - UK

European Commission accused of ‘massive rollback’ of digital protections

Proposed changes to AI Act would make it easier for tech firms to use personal data to train models without consent

Euronews

France and Germany support simplification push for digital rules as Commission preps AI Act review

The Commission, with French-German backing, plans to ease AI and data rules to ease the burdens on European companies. Members of Parliament and NGOs fear it will open “pandora’s box” of negative ramifications.

Euronews

EU tech chief eyes AI Act amendments to create legal certainty

A digital simplification package to be presented next week will likely ease the burden on AI companies, Tech Commissioner Henna Virkkunen tells Euronews.

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European Commission wary of China’s export control plans over key tech components

The EU executive was unable to confirm on Monday whether China had lifted all export controls on rare earths and Nexperia chips for European industries.

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Big Tech spending on Brussels lobbying hits record high, report claims

The increase comes as pressure on the European Commission from the US administration to change its online platform and AI rules has gone up as well.

Euronews

EU should stand its ground despite US pressure, former EU competition chief says

Brussels’s tech laws have come under pressure ever since the new US administration took office in January.

International Business Times

EU Wants Key Sectors To Use Made-in-Europe AI

The EU on Wednesday told European businesses in critical sectors to ramp up their uptake of artificial intelligence and pushed for the bloc to cut its dependence on foreign AI providers.

International Business Times UK

Can €1bn Buy Europe's AI Independence? Experts Warn Brussels Needs More Than Ambition

The EU plans to accelerate the deployment of its own AI solutions across critical industries to reduce reliance on the US and China.

Euronews

Some national regulators ill-equipped to enforce incoming EU Data Act

Business associations have called upon the European Commission to uphold the rules.

Euronews

US Congress hearing set to tease tensions with EU over digital rulebook

EU tech regulation came under fire as soon as the US administration of Donald Trump took office.

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