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...
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...
Digital Europe's AI-Focused Investment Strategy Unveiled The European Commission has launched a new initiative under the Digital Europe Programme to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) widely. With a budget of 1.3 billion euros for 2025-2027, over 705 million euros are dedicated to advancing AI through the "AI...
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...
On February 4, the European Commission published detailed guidelines outlining prohibited AI practices. The document consolidates feedback from public consultations, opinions from Member States via the AI Office, and input from the European Parliament's Working Group on the implementation and enforcement of the AI Act...
An updated version of the proposal for a Directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence has been leaked and was transmitted to the EU Council on July 24th. Dowload the document Main Objectives In the AI Act proposal, the Commission has introduced rules aimed at...
Entry into force and timeline As of 1 August, the EU AI Act is now in effect, aiming to foster responsible AI development and deployment within the EU. This Act addresses potential risks to citizens' health, safety, and fundamental rights. It sets clear requirements for AI...
European Commission Funds Breakthrough Research in AI and Quantum Technologies The European Commission has announced on April 23, 2024, an exciting development in research and innovation, unveiling a substantial investment of €112 million into cutting-edge projects focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies. This funding,...
The Public Authorities Board of the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) has selected consortia to implement four semiconductor technology pilot lines as part of the European Chips Act's Chips for Europe Initiative. These calls relate to the operational objectives of the "Chips for Europe Initiative," the...
CRA vote anticipated: The Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy (ITRE) endorsed the provisional agreement on 23 January. Now, the text is set to undergo a pivotal vote in plenary, marking the European Parliament's first reading position. Originally scheduled for 22-225 April, the vote has...