Brussels unveils highly-anticipated strategy on defence but fails to outline new funding options

The White Paper, released on Wednesday, broadly rehashes the Commission’s ReArm Europe proposal unveiled two weeks ago that could see member states mobilise up to €800 billion for defence over the next four years by notably, pooling orders and procuring Read More …

European Commission defends EU digital markets rules in the face of US attacks

Vice-Presidents Teresa Ribera and Henna Virkkunen have insisted that the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) does not target US companies and applies agnostically to digital platforms designated under its rules as “gatekeepers”, in a letter responding to questions from the Read More …

Tackling cybercrime: common challenges and legislative solutions identified by Europol and Eurojust

Published today, the latest joint report by Europol and Eurojust, Common Challenges in Cybercrime, explores the persistent and emerging issues that hinder cybercrime investigations. This year’s edition not only identifies key obstacles—particularly in the field of digital evidence—but also examines Read More …

EU lines up intel-sharing, cyber squads to stop hospital hacks

The European Union is ramping up support, an early-warning system and rapid response teams to help its hospitals fight off cyberattacks from hacker groups, it said Wednesday. The plan proposes setting up a European Cybersecurity Support Center for hospitals and Read More …

Pressure mounts on EU to use legal weapons against Musk’s interference

What are you waiting for, Brussels? Elon Musk’s decision to host German far-right leader Alice Weidel in a livestream on X is sparking fury from European Union leaders and lawmakers, who on Monday urged Brussels to deploy its full legal Read More …

Europol spearheads largest referral action against online hate speech

Europol has supported 18 European law enforcement agencies in the 2024 Referral Action Day (RAD) on hate speech and incitement to violence targeting ethnoreligious groups. Spanish and Hungarian authorities led the action, which resulted in a record number of online Read More …

EU Cyber Resilience Act: What You Need to Know

The E.U. Cyber Resilience Act was enacted on Dec. 10. This legislation impacts all manufacturers, distributors, and tech importers that connect to other devices or networks operating in the bloc. Examples of applicable products include smart doorbells, baby monitors, alarm systems, Read More …

European companies anxious over non-implementation of EU cyber rules

Most EU member states are set to miss an implementation deadline falling today (17 October) to implement rules to protect critical entities against cyber-attacks and organisations are also concerned about fragmentation of such rules. Euronews reported last week that the Read More …

EU Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive: Parliament adopts new law to strengthen EU-wide resilience

Rules requiring EU countries to meet stricter supervisory and enforcement measures and harmonise their sanctions were approved by MEPs on Thursday. The legislation, already agreed between MEPs and the Council in May, will set tighter cybersecurity obligations for risk management, reporting Read More …

European Council adopts new law on security requirements for digital products

The Council adopted today a new law on cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements with a view to ensuring that products, such as connected home cameras, fridges, TVs, and toys, are safe before they are placed on the market Read More …