On 24 September 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the revision of the EU Standardisation Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012). See questionnaire This follows a Call for Evidence published in June/July 2025, which set out the Commission’s initial problem analysis and possible policy...
On 21 August 2025, As part of "The transatlantic partnership" the EU and the U.S. announced a new Framework Agreement aimed at strengthening transatlantic trade and investment through fair and balanced terms - building upon their prior political understanding reached on 27 July. Digital trade...
The European Commission has opened a public consultation on a draft Implementing Regulation amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/482, which sets out the rules for the European Common Criteria-based cybersecurity certification scheme (EUCC). This initiative aims to clarify, modernise, and expand the scheme so that it remains...
The long-awaited Digital Package Simplification, also called the "Digital Omnibus" may soon be officially announced. According to Mlex, the European Commission is planning to present the proposal on 10 December 2025. The leaked information suggests the Commission could unveil the Digital Package Simplification along with two...
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...