Commission publishes guidelines under the DSA for the mitigation of systemic risks online for elections
European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Mar 2024 Today, the Commission has published guidelines on recommended measures to Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines to mitigate systemic risks online that may impact the integrity of elections, with specific guidance for the upcoming...
Commission opens non-compliance investigations against Alphabet, Apple and Meta under the Digital Markets Act
European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Mar 2024 Today, the Commission has opened non-compliance investigations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) into Alphabet's rules on steering in Google Play and self-preferencing on Google Search, Apple's rules on steering in the App Store and the...
Horizon Europe strategic plan 2025-2027 for research and innovation to underpin journey to a green, digital and resilient future
European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Mar 2024 Today, the Commission has adopted the second strategic plan for Horizon Europe.
Commission opens formal proceedings against AliExpress under the Digital Services Act
European Commission Press release Brussels, 14 Mar 2024 The Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether AliExpress may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Designated gatekeepers must now comply with all obligations under the Digital Markets Act
European Commission Press release Brussels, 08 Mar 2024 As of today, Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft and ByteDance, the six gatekeepers designated by the Commission in September 2023, have to fully comply with all obligations in the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Questions and answers on the Digital Services Act*
European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 16 Feb 2024 Index
General information on the Digital Services Act
Impact of the Digital Services Act on users
Impact of the Digital Services Act on businesses
Impact of th...
Statement by EVP Margrethe Vestager on the future of digital networks
European Commission Speech Brussels, 21 Feb 2024 - Check against delivery -
Today, we present a white paper on Europe's digital infrastructure needs, and a recommendation on Submarine Cable Infrastructure.
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Commission presents new initiatives for digital infrastructures of tomorrow
European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 Feb 2024 Today, the Commission presented a set of possible actions to foster the innovation, security and resilience of digital infrastructures.
Commission opens formal proceedings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act
European Commission Press release Brussels, 19 Feb 2024 The European Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether TikTok may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to the protection of minors, advertising transparency, data access for researchers, as well as the...
Digital Services Act starts applying to all online platforms in the EU
European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Feb 2024 On 17 February, the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU's landmark rulebook that aims to make the online environment safer, fairer and more transparent, starts applying to all online intermediaries in the EU.
Commission designates second set of Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act
European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Dec 2023 Today, the Commission adopted a second set of designation decisions under the Digital Services Act, designating 3 Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs).
Commission opens formal proceedings against X under the Digital Services Act
European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 Dec 2023 The European Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether X may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to risk management, content moderation, dark patterns, advertising transparency and data access for...
Commission welcomes political agreement on improving working conditions in platform work
European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 Dec 2023 The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the EU Member States on the Directive on improving the working conditions in platform work proposed by the Commission in December 2021.
A trusted and secure Digital Identity for all Europeans – Questions and Answers*
European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 29 Jun 2023 What is the European Digital Identity Wallet?
EU Digital Identity Wallets are personal digital wallets allowing citizens to digitally identify themselves, store...
Commission welcomes provisional political agreement on EU Digital Identity Wallet, Europe's first trusted and secure digital identity app
European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Jun 2023 The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement of the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the key elements of the proposal for a legal framework for a European Digital Identity.
Digital Services Act: Commission designates first set of Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines
European Commission Press release Brussels, 25 Apr 2023 Today, the Commission adopted the first designation decisions under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Speech by Executive Vice-President Vestager at the press conference on digital education and skills
European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 18 Apr 2023 Today we adopt two proposals for Council recommendations. A first recommendation which sets out our ambition and roadmap to improve the provision of digital ski...
Commission calls for massive boost in enabling digital education and providing digital skills
European Commission Press release Strasbourg, 18 Apr 2023 Today, the Commission adopted two proposals for a Council Recommendation in the context of the European Year of Skills.