Commission calls for clear deadlines to phase out high-risk suppliers in 5G networks
12 November 26
Visiola Pula
During a European Parliament (EP) plenary debate, the Commission stressed the need for immediate action to de-risk 5G networks from high-risk suppliers (HRS). Several members of the EP (MEPs) called for stronger protection of critical infrastructure, outlining different priorities such as the rapid adoption of the Cybersecurity Act 2 (CSA2), delivering sovereign European cloud services, and investing to reduce dependencies on major AI providers.
European Commission presents Digital Fairness Act proposal
11 November 26
Javier Huerta Bravo
The proposal would establish a horizontal framework prohibiting “manipulative marketing tactics” (i.e. dark patterns), as well as certain advertising and price personalisation practices. In addition, traders would have to enable consumers to turn off addictive design features and facilitate the cancellation of digital subscriptions. The proposal is part of a broader legislative package that would also vest the Commission with direct enforcement powers in the field of consumer protection law.
CSA2: stakeholders debate country-based restrictions on high-risk suppliers
08 November 26
Alessandra Vaes
Regarding a potential deadline for mobile operators to phase out equipment from high-risk suppliers, the advisor to the European Parliament rapporteur stressed the urgency of taking action, arguing that concerns over implementation timelines should be secondary.
EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
08 November 26
Elisar Bashir
This edition features, among others, the Commission's work programme for 2027; an analysis of the main amendments proposed by the Council to the data sharing provisions of the Digital Omnibus proposal; Commission’s preliminary conclusions that TikTok is in breach of the risk mitigation requirements under the Digital Services Act; a non-binding opinion of the Advocate General of the EU top court supporting text and data mining for AI training and limiting chatbots’ reuse of news; and a Commission-led implementation dialogue on the application of the Political Advertising Regulation. It also lists events taking place this week.
Venezuela sets out national AI plan for 2025–2031
06 November 26
Paola Herrera
Venezuela published an AI plan to strengthen digital skills, data governance, infrastructure, research and international cooperation, with quantifiable targets across five strategic pillars.
European Commission 2027 work programme foresees “digital transformation, simplification and copyright package”
05 November 26
Javier Huerta Bravo
The package could include the review of the Digital Decade Policy Programme, the review of the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market and a targeted legislative initiative addressing AI-related copyright issues and online piracy of live and time-sensitive content.