Technology
Warnings mount that cybercriminals may be exploiting global tech outage
The outage is increasingly being referenced in phishing attempts, CrowdStrike and others warn.
Global tech outage takes down banks, media, airports
Microsoft signs antitrust truce with OVHcloud
Von der Leyen: ‘My heart bleeds’ over social media health effects
Von der Leyen is in! Let the fighting over the next European Commission begin.
ECB leaves rates unchanged, keeps door open to September cut
It’s Christmas in July (for Commissioners)! Von der Leyen hands out policy gifts ahead of key vote.
Inside the UN’s AI policy grab
A forthcoming report makes the case for unified global AI governance
To do: 6 thorny issues lurking in MEPs’ inboxes
From creating an EU-wide money market to protecting kids online, POLITICO looks at what lies ahead for lawmakers.
The MEPs who actually matter
Here are 11 EU lawmakers to keep your eye on in the new term.
Putin fears crypto mining could cause energy shortages in Russia
Russia has the world’s third-largest crypto mining capability. Cryptocurrencies are used to finance the war effort.
Elon Musk vows to move X, SpaceX headquarters out of California, citing trans privacy law
The tech billionaire has made similar threats over political differences in the past.
Mysterious drones keep watch as Ukrainians train in Germany
Cheap drones are transforming the frontline in Ukraine, and they are also playing a big role in training.
French government resigns, ushering in indefinite transition period
The Attal administration will now serve as a caretaker government until a new prime minister is appointed.
Hungary takes EU to court over media freedom
Court case pits Budapest against the very own institution is it chairing until end 2024.
EU opens new front with China over car chips
Officials are concerned subsidized Chinese firms are going after the bloc’s champions.
Harnessing the power of digital product identification
A triple win for sustainability, circularity and business
EU charges Elon Musk’s X for letting disinfo run wild
The tech mogul’s platform is the first to get hit with charges under new EU social media law.
Smartphone ban to hit Belgium’s Francophone schools
New regional government will limit use of smartphones by kids in Brussels and Walloon schools.
Apple’s payments offer ends EU antitrust probe
The iPhone maker will open up its ‘tap and go’ technology to rivals to appease EU antitrust regulators.
Germany goes soft on China, dragging out Huawei ban until 2029
Berlin’s Western partners will be pleased it is cutting ties with the Chinese 5G equipment maker, even if the terms of the deal suggest a capitulation.
Microsoft clinches deal to avert EU cloud probe
Software giant’s truce with cloud providers ends a two-year dispute and the threat of an antitrust probe.
Open Access: A Moral Imperative for Progress
There is a moral imperative to make scientific research freely available. Publicly funded research should be publicly accessible. Accelerating research availability can save lives, support researchers’ careers, and create a brighter future.
X deletes official UK Conservatives account
Tories blamed the social media platform for the deletion.
Polish media outlets protest ‘threat of domination’ by Big Tech
Tweaks in copyright law means publishers can’t bargain better deals with Google, Facebook, local media warn.
Intel shelves French, Italian chip investments
The chipmaker’s losses have forced it to pause research investments in Europe that could have bolstered region’s semiconductor plans.
French far-right parties target voters with AI ahead of vote
The country’s National Rally and Reconquest political parties have used the tech to promote divisive messages about migration and the EU.
Spain introduces porn passport to stop kids from watching smut
Madrid unveils a digital wallet to help porn platforms verify users’ ages.
China’s Shein sweet-talks EU to stave off hurdles on ‘fast fashion’ goods
Business is booming at the China-founded app, but European and American regulators are on its case.
Ukraine’s ‘people’s satellite’ wreaks havoc on Russian targets
Ukrainian military intelligence has been using the satellite to target Russian troops, weapons and logistics.
Precious rare earth metals belong to the state, China declares
Beijing’s hold on the coveted resources has long been seen as a threat to Western clean power and tech supply chains.