Internet Policy in the EU

Latest news and information on the Internet policies of the European Union.

Brussels demands answers on launch of TikTok Lite in France, Spain — 18 April 2024, 22:50 CET

The European Commission sent TikTok a request for information Wednesday for details on the risk assessment TikTok should have carried out before deploying the new app TikTok Lite in the EU.

EU guidelines to guard against 'systemic risks' online for Euro-elections — 27 March 2024, 23:35 CET

The Commission published guidelines Tuesday to help large online platforms mitigate systemic risks online that may impact the integrity of upcoming elections.

Apple, Meta, Alphabet in EU digital markets law probe — 25 March 2024, 19:04 CET

The European Commission opened non-compliance investigations Monday against Google parent company Alphabet, Apple and Meta under the EU's new Digital Markets Act.

Green light for EU bill to protect journalists and press freedom — 19 March 2024, 22:04 CET

The EU Council gave its green light Tuesday to a new law to protect journalists and people who speak out on matters of public interest from abusive lawsuits whose purpose is to silence them.

59 pct of Europeans use social networks: Eurostat — 19 March 2024, 22:04 CET

59 per cent of the EU population took part in social networks such as Facebook, X, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok in 2023, according to figures released Tuesday by the EU statistics agency.

EU strikes deal on European Health Data Space — 18 March 2024, 22:03 CET

The European Parliament and EU Council reached provisional agreement Friday on a new law making it easier to exchange and access health data at EU level.

Green light for bill to protect EU journalists and press freedom — 14 March 2024, 18:11 CET

The European Parliament gave its final green light Wednesday to the Media Freedom Act, new legislation to protect EU journalists and media from political or economic interference.

EU to curb management by algorithm in gig economy — 11 March 2024, 22:09 CET

EU ministers confirmed Monday an earlier draft agreement on the platform work directive which aims to improve working conditions and regulate use of algorithms by digital labour platforms.

EU ups defences against foreign interference in elections — 11 March 2024, 22:17 CET

The EU Council adopted a new regulation Monday on the transparency and targeting of political advertising, aimed at countering information manipulation and foreign interference in elections.

Tinder pledge on clearer pricing brings end to EU probe — 07 March 2024, 22:19 CET

U.S. online dating app Tinder committed Thursday to informing its customers that discounts they propose for their premium services are personalised by automated means, as required to do under EU law.

New EU rules start to apply for Google, Microsoft, Amazon gatekeepers — 11 March 2024, 18:48 CET

Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft and ByteDance, deemed online 'gatekeepers' under the EU's Digital Markets Act, must from 7 March fully comply with all obligations.

EU moves to bolster cyber security capacities — 06 March 2024, 23:40 CET

The EU Parliament and Council reached provisional agreement Wednesday on the Cyber Solidarity Act to strengthen the EU's capacities to prepare for, detect and respond to cybersecurity threats.

Booking, ByteDance, X set to become EU Internet gatekeepers — 04 March 2024, 18:17 CET

Internet platforms Booking, ByteDance and X could be subject to new EU rules on gatekeeper platforms, after notifying the EU Commission they potentially meet Digital Markets Act thresholds.

Brussels queries Meta on No Ads Facebook subscription options — 01 March 2024, 23:40 CET

The EU Commission sent American tech giant Meta a formal request Friday to provide more information under the Digital Services Act over subscription for no ads options for both Facebook and Instagram.

EU tightens data rules for short-term rentals — 01 March 2024, 23:42 CET

The European Parliament adopted harmonised requirements Thursday on how data related to short-term rental services such as Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia should be collected and shared.

Brussels presents blueprint for EU's future digital infrastructures — 21 February 2024, 23:49 CET

The EU Commission presented a set of possible actions Wednesday aimed at fostering the innovation, security and resilience of digital infrastructures and laying foundations for a future Digital Networks Act.

Connectivity package - guide — 21 February 2024, 23:29 CET

The European Commission presented on 21 February a set of possible actions to foster the innovation, security and resilience of digital infrastructures.

TikTok under EU investigation over protection of minors — 19 February 2024, 16:59 CET

The European Commission opened formal proceedings Monday to assess whether TikTok may have breached Internet rules over protection of minors and advertising transparency.

Digital Services Act starts applying to all online platforms in EU — 19 February 2024, 16:59 CET

The Digital Services Act, the EU's new rulebook for a safer and more transparent online world, will apply in full to online platforms and marketplaces in the EU from Saturday 17 February.

Few influencers admit to advertising: EU report — 15 February 2024, 22:28 CET

Only one in five influencers posting commercial content online systematically label it as advertising, according to a 'sweep' of social media influencer posts, the EU Commission reported Wednesday.

EU aim to speed up roll-out of high-speed networks — 06 February 2024, 19:01 CET

The European Parliament and EU Council struck a deal Tuesday on the gigabit infrastructure act, to accelerate the deployment of gigabit network infrastructure for high-speed networks across Europe.

Brussels requests data information from online giants — 18 January 2024, 23:02 CET

Google, Amazon and Facebook were among 17 large online services to receive information requests from the European Commission Thursday under the EU's Digital Services Act.

EU's new Data Act enters into force — 11 January 2024, 22:40 CET

The European Data Act entered into force Thursday, defining rights to the access and use of data generated in the EU, and boosting data-sharing and innovation, especially in the field of artificial intelligence.

EUR 250m boost for 5G connectivity across the EU — 11 January 2024, 22:41 CET

The EU Commission signed grant agreements Wednesday with 37 projects selected under the second set of calls for proposals for the digital strand of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Digital).

EU tightens cybersecurity defence around its institutions — 08 January 2024, 18:35 CET

The EU's new cybersecurity regulation which lays down measures for a high level of common cybersecurity at the Union's institutions, bodies, offices and agencies came into force on 7 January.