Tired of clicking ‘accept cookies’? Blame Brussels, not Big Tech
If you’ve clicked “Accept All Cookies” for what feels like the billionth time, you’ve experienced something most Americans…
EU court hands Brussels win over Apple on Big Tech rules – POLITICO
Apple, which has filed five separate legal challenges against the Commission under the regulation, is among the most…
Brussels claps back at Trump’s tech threats – POLITICO
“Our position is very clear,” Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier told reporters on Monday. “The EU and its member…
Competition tribe decamps from Washington to Brussels – POLITICO
“It’s very timely to launch this in Europe,” said Stefan Sagebro, a competition and industrial policy expert at…
Brussels Plans €450 Billion Push to Strengthen Europe’s Digital Independence
The European Union is seeking to transform its economy through artificial intelligence while reducing its dependence on foreign…
EU’s tech independence push disappoints Brussels and irks the Americans – POLITICO
The Commission presented a plan on Wednesday to curb Europe’s reliance on foreign tech providers, a response to…
Brussels to Big Tech: Embrace sustainable AI or go away – POLITICO
Ireland has emerged as one of the early warning signs. Data centers now consume more than 20 percent…
Brussels tells EU countries to use its age-check app – POLITICO
European countries are looking for technical tools to check people’s age online, with many capitals moving toward restricting…
Europeans have stopped trusting foreign tech firms with their data and Brussels is using that consensus as a weapon – Startup Fortune
A new Politico survey finds 84% of EU citizens distrust US tech companies with their personal data, and…
Brussels starts caring about startups — finally! – POLITICO
Turning point Europeans have no less appetite to start a tech company than their U.S. or Chinese counterparts.…
Brussels cautions EU countries against overstepping with social media crackdowns
Published on 04/02/2026 – 13:55 GMT+1•Updated 14:51 European Union countries looking to impose additional restrictions on social media…