With the finalization of the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI Models (GPAI) on July 10, a voluntary but significant milestone was achieved. Yet, as AI capabilities and risks evolve rapidly, voices from industry and regulatory circles alike are emphasizing the urgent need for balanced,...
the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) has expressed concern over the potential inclusion of sovereignty-based requirements in the forthcoming EU Cybersecurity Act revision, part of the broader "digital simplification package" / "digital omnibus" expected later this year. In a July 3...
On 6 June 2025, Finnish Commissioner for Digital Sovereignty Henna Virkkunen indicated that the European Commission may defer parts of the upcoming AI Regulation if the necessary standards and guidelines are not ready by their current deadlines. This “Stop the Clock” mechanism, proposed by the...
A draft version of the European strategy for the Single Market, which the European Commission is scheduled to present on May 21, has leaked. In this document, the Digital Product Passport (DPP) emerges as a central instrument for driving the digital and sustainable transformation of...
The third batch of 11 Implementing Acts for the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet has been released and is now open for public consultation until 13 May 2025. Detailed Overview of the 11 Implementing Acts: Qualified Certificates for Electronic Signatures and Electronic Seals Overview: This act outlines...
Following its recent Communication entitled "AI continent action plan", the European Commission has launched a call for evidence for its upcoming Cloud and AI Development Act. This envisaged regulation aims to reinforce Europe's digital sovereignty, accelerate AI adoption, and scale up secure cloud and data...
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to support the upcoming revision of the Cybersecurity Act (CSA), planned for Q4 2025. This initiative is part of the 2025 Commission Work Programme aimed at simplifying the EU cybersecurity regulatory framework, strengthening ENISA’s role, and...
Key takeaways from the meeting based on ENISA’s presentations and discussions with participants. Download document Executive summary EU Cybersecurity Strategy Cyber Solidarity Act & Cyber Reserve EUCC EUCC Implementation Development of Protection Profiles (PPs) Interplay with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Developing a Standardized PP for CRA...
After a year of inaction, the issue of sensitive data security is regaining attention as tensions between Europe and the U.S. rise. The European Cybersecurity Certification Scheme for Cloud Services (EUCS) was put on hold last year. Its goal is to set common cloud data storage...
The Competitiveness Compass is the European Commission’s strategic framework to boost innovation, technology development, and sustainability while positioning Europe as a leader in future industries. Announced on 27 November 2024 by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, it was stated as the first major initiative...