Digital Services Act (DSA)

The Cube

Wave of AI videos showing far-right protests in Europe spreads online

A mass of AI-generated videos of protests across Europe has emerged on TikTok, which experts say aims to "amplify societal polarisation".

24 September 2026

EU.XL

One wallet, 27 systems: can the EU build an untraceable Digital ID?

The EU wants every citizen to have a digital identity wallet by the end of 2026. Digital rights groups warn that the safeguards aren’t ready and that a system designed to protect privacy could instead make Europeans easier to track.

17 September 2026

EU.XL

EU digital wallet: 24 of 27 members will miss the deadline

The EU has set a December 24, 2026, deadline for every EU country to launch a digital ID wallet; only three have delivered so far. Watch the video!

16 September 2026

Europe News

The Netherlands, Spain push for EU-wide minimum age on social media

The European Commission is expected to announce a social media ban for minors next week. The Netherlands and Spain want it harmonised, EU-enforced, and extended to video games and AI chatbots.

11 September 2026

Europe News

EU needs European digital agency to close enforcement gap, experts say

The EU needs to set up a European digital agency to make its current digital rules work in practice and overcome the current enforcement gap, experts say in a new paper.

1 September 2026

Tech News

Google rivals in Europe line up for damages after record EU fine

From Germany to Sweden, comparison-shopping firms have already won hundreds of millions from Google. The new DMA fine could help them, and others, claim even more.

28 July 2026

Tech News

EU finds TikTok failed to keep children's accounts private from adults

TikTok's list of EU headaches keeps growing, with Brussels now finding its privacy settings left children's accounts open to adults and to the risks that come with it.

24 July 2026

Tech News

Google faces probe for giving Swiss users fewer options than in the EU

Swiss Android users no longer get to choose their default search engine when setting up a new phone. Their EU neighbours still do.

14 July 2026

Tech News

Instagram and Facebook fuel 'addictive' behaviour, Commission finds

The European Commission has taken aim at infinite scroll and autoplay on Instagram and Facebook, finding that Meta failed to adequately mitigate the risks its platforms pose to users' mental health, including children.

10 July 2026

Europe Today

Temu must "show actions" to comply with EU rules after fine, MEP says

Anna Cavazzini believes the Chinese company is "willing to comply" following the €200 million fine imposed by the European Commission over dangerous baby toys. But Cavazzini warns of the "structural problem" of unfair competition coming from China.

29 May 2026

Tech News

EU fines Temu €200m for dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers

An investigation by the European Commission said the Chinese e-commerce site had inadequate risk assessments, after investigators found dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers were available on its platform.

28 May 2026

Tech News

EU says Meta fails to stop under 13s accessing Facebook and Instagram

One in ten children under the age of 13 is using Facebook or Instagram, EU regulators say.

29 April 2026

Europe News

Brussels says age verification ready amid child safety push

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen told major online platforms there were “‘no more excuses” not to protect children online as it unveiled its age verification system it says is ready for rollout.

15 April 2026

Europe News

Macron pushes tougher EU digital action ahead of key votes

In a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron called for tighter rules on social media platforms to curb foreign interference, as France faces ongoing attempts to influence its municipal election campaign.

20 March 2026

Healthcare

Which EU country is best at digital health records?

Most European countries have made progress in access to electronic health records. Despite this progress, there is still room for improvement. Low levels of digital health literacy in some countries remain another key challenge.

23 February 2026

Europe Today

Watch the video: European Commission vs Shein — let's unbox the probe

Everyone loves a good bargain. But what if your €3 t-shirt comes with extra baggage? It all started last year with a massive scandal in France. Authorities found illegal products, including a childlike sex doll, being sold on Shein. Now, the EU is stepping in.

18 February 2026