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EU Cloud and AI Development Act

EU: Sensitive Government Data to Be Removed from US Cloud Providers

29. May, 2026 - 13:27

The European Commission is preparing a new regulatory framework for cloud and AI services that could significantly advance EU cloud sovereignty and reshape how sensitive public-sector data is stored and governed across Europe.

Independence From the US

EU Commission Wants to Limit Foreign Satellite Services

27. May, 2026 - 15:59

Fitness trackers, emergency calls, military communications: the European Commission wants to slow down US giants such as Starlink and Amazon with satellite internet made in Europe.

Not every cable is the same

USB-C becomes mandatory for all laptops in the EU

28. April, 2026 - 08:25

The EU is closing the final gap in its regulation to standardize charging cables. The goal is to reduce electronic waste.

Competition law in the EU

Google under pressure: EU demands Android opening for Gemini rivals

24. April, 2026 - 13:19

The European Commission is pushing Google to open Android to AI competitors such as ChatGPT and Claude. Formal specification proceedings and billion euro fines are looming.

More rights for consumers

EU Data Act takes effect today

12. September, 2025 - 07:55

The coffee machine as a treasure trove of data? A new EU law makes appliance data accessible to users. They are not the only ones to benefit from this.

EU Cloud Association

CISPE files suit against Broadcom’s VMware acquisition

25. July, 2025 - 11:07

The industry association Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has filed a formal action for annulment with the European Court of Justice against the approval of the VMware takeover by Broadcom.

Due to overregulation

Meta does not sign EU AI Code of Conduct

21. July, 2025 - 13:11

The social media company criticizes the voluntary rules as misguided and fears legal uncertainties for developers of AI models.

Tech companies protest in vain

EU sticks to timetable for AI Act

07. July, 2025 - 07:32

Despite massive lobbying from over 100 technology companies, the European Union wants to push through its AI regulation as planned. Alphabet, Meta and others demand a delay – Brussels remains firm.

For the next two years

EU Commission invests 1.3 billion in AI and more security

28. March, 2025 - 14:07

Among other things, generative AI and greater network security are being promoted. A digital earth model is also being expanded in order to simulate extreme weather events even more accurately.