digital
Apple faces EU order to open up to rival devices and software
EU looks to ensure Apple devices connect smoothly with accessories and to curb how far it can block rivals’ software access.
Kids’ poor math skills pose risk to EU economy, report says
Commission too slow to enforce EU rules, auditors say
‘Chinese spy’ linked to Prince Andrew banned from the UK
Can a German lead the digital euro through the European Parliament? The EPP seems to think not.
Romania gives Europe’s digital police their first big test
Europe’s AI competitiveness hinges on skills
Vodafone’s £15B UK deal cleared with investment commitment
The United Kingdom’s competition authority cleared Vodafone’s £15 billion tie-up with telecom rival Three after the companies pledged to spend billions of pounds to scale up networks. …
Back off, Mario! Capitals do not like the taste of Draghi’s telecom medicine.
National governments don’t care for recommendations to allow telecoms giants to scale up.
European Commission downsizes spokesperson team
Number of spokespeople will drop from 17 to 14, according to a list of names seen by POLITICO.
Von der Leyen’s first Commission: The final verdict
Who’s at the top of the class and who flunked? Here are POLITICO’s grades for each 2019-2024 European commissioner.
TikTok CEO summoned to European Parliament over role in shock Romania election
The role of Chinese-owned TikTok is under scrutiny following the shock victory of a far-right candidate in Romania’s election.
Winter is coming. So are Russia’s elite hackers.
Notorious “Sandworm” hacking group is targeting European energy grids, Google warns.
French MPs’ Telegram accounts hacked
Several lawmakers appear to have been the victims of phishing attacks.
Startups side with Draghi: EU red tape hampers growth
AI and privacy laws stand in way of growth, founders and investors warn in new report.
The time is now: Transforming Europe into a startup powerhouse
Better supporting startups can propel the region’s economy – simplifying market entry and prioritizing digital-first policies will be crucial
Post-quantum cryptography is ready, Europe can be too
As the EU harmonizes cybersecurity standards, post-quantum security must be a top priority
In an unpredictable world, Europeans know connectivity is a necessity
New survey shows consumers’ priorities for secure, affordable, and sustainable connectivity in challenging times
Big Tech’s AI dream turns into Ireland’s energy nightmare
Energy-hungry artificial intelligence is stressing Ireland’s power grids, jeopardizing the country’s position as Europe’s tech hub.
Brussels fines Facebook parent company €800M
EU targets Meta with antitrust penalty for pushing classified ads service.
How Trump ‘first buddy’ Elon Musk fell out with the UK
Keir Starmer may be rueing the British government’s decision to snub the X owner now that he’s joining Donald Trump’s top team.
What lawmakers should ask the EU’s new tech boss
Queries for Henna Virkkunen: What’s tech sovereignty? How can Europe win the AI race? And how will you enforce EU tech rules?
Biden admin to support controversial UN cybercrime convention
The decision follows months of internal deliberations over whether to support the treaty, which digital rights groups have raised serious concerns over due to its potential misuse by countries like Russia and China.
Trump’s win will test the EU’s tech crackdown on Musk’s X
The EU is under pressure to flex its new digital rules. One of its top targets is a tech tycoon lauded by the new U.S. president.
Russian disinformation accelerates toward US election
A new report tracks efforts to sow discord in the United States — even beyond Tuesday.
Dems see signs for optimism in gender gap in early vote
Across battlegrounds, there is a 10-point gender gap in early voting so far, according to a POLITICO analysis.
How do we close Europe’s innovation gap? Start with advanced connectivity and a strong intellectual property rights framework
Mobile technology underpins technologies ranging from AI to self-driving cars. To create more of these advances, we need proper incentives to further develop a dynamic standardization ecosystem that nurtures innovation.
Digital euro sparks sovereignty battle between EU governments and ECB
Politicians are vying with technocrats for control of a revamp of the single currency that both say poses serious economic risks.
Britain’s new MPs rage at parliament’s old traditions
Newly elected lawmakers set their sights on archaic customs like “bobbing” to win the Commons speaker’s attention.
EU scrambles to prepare for a Trump return
Ambassadors from the bloc’s 27 countries are holding strategy meetings with top EU officials.