digital economy regulation

Longer spectrum licence durations, EU-level funding for 5G deployment, legislation to protect against high-risk vendors from third countries in critical digital infrastructures, and a legally binding 5G security toolbox are all part of a report on digital sovereignty by the European Parliament Industry (ITRE) committee.

This report gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during last week. It also lists events taking place this week.

The Commission is seeking stakeholders’ views on the use of data for AI development, the simplification of existing rules on data and international data flows to support the forthcoming strategy.

This report gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during last week. It also lists events taking place this week.

Policymakers and stakeholders discussed stronger enforcement of consumer law and better protection of minors online, including rules on loot boxes. A consultation on the European Commission’s new consumer agenda and action plan runs until 11 August 2025.

The European Commission’s strategy was accompanied by the fourth Omnibus Package, including draft amendments to the General Data Protection Regulation to exempt companies with less than 750 employees from record-keeping obligations. The Commission also proposed to postpone the due diligence requirements for batteries by two years.