With differing appetites and priorities for regulatory reform, the EC is keeping its cards close to its chest in terms of what the eagerly anticipated DNA could propose
EU’s Action Plan on subsea cable security and resilience
Though published as a response to anxiety around subsea cable sabotage, the plan does not grapple with the increasing control of the market by big tech firms
The EC’s 2025 work programme
The EC’s planned activities seek to kickstart growth by cutting red tape and enhancing competition, while being mindful of the security of critical digital infrastructure
US: Rewriting the AI rulebook for competitiveness
The US Government has made a series of rule changes aligned towards the priority on growing the country’s leadership in AI
Confirmation hearings of European Commissioners-designate
DMA, DSA, DNA, merger reform, cloud and AI legislation all featured in the proposed EVPs’ final round interviews
Draghi: The future of European competitiveness
The report confirms the bleak outlook for Europe’s telecoms sector, but offers the possibility of growth, if not leadership, for the EU in some tech markets
Germany: Long-awaited restrictions on Huawei and ZTE
Mobile operators have agreed to phase out the firms from their 5G networks, with almost 20 other countries already having imposed restrictions on equipment vendors
Event debrief: ComReg’s evolving regulatory role
The market’s shift “from copper to cloud” makes for new priorities and challenges, and an imperative for both regulation and regulators to adjust in response
UK: Regulating IoT product safety
The “world-first” law takes on the rapidly growing consumer IoT market as research finds that 99% of UK adults own at least one covered device
Event debrief: BEREC’s 12th Stakeholder Forum
While the EC’s digital infrastructure white paper took centre stage, speakers also highlighted the increasing criticality of ensuring network security and resilience
