Tag archive: EU
Access Alert: 2024 UK general election – Labour triumphs with pledge for change
Labour landslide UK voters have elected the first Labour government since 2010, ending 14 years of Conservative-led administrations. At the...
Harmonising EU digital regulations for the future
At our recent EU briefing session in Brussels, industry executives and EU policymakers discussed the importance of harmonising and effectively...
Access Alert: The 2024 European Parliament election results – the implications
Although we have seen a rise in far-right and non-aligned political parties at the cost of seats from the Green...
Access Alert: Navigating new horizons in European tech policy
On 14 May, Access Partnership held a private EU briefing in Brussels with industry leaders and EU policymakers. The session...
Access Alert: EU Member States approve Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
EU Member States have today given their final approval to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), a key legislative...
Access Alert: Understanding the EU’s antitrust fine on Apple – implications for the global tech sector
The European Union has levied a EUR 1.84 billion (USD 2 billion) fine against Apple, marking a significant enforcement action...
Access Alert: European Commission announces three-pillar approach to connectivity policy
On 21 February, the European Commission presented its widely anticipated white paper on ‘How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?’,...
Tech Policy Trends 2024: The evolution of GDPR
With a major review scheduled for 2024, the EU will use the months ahead to reflect on where the GDPR...
Access Alert: Portugal imposes fines for non-compliance with type-approval requirements
Type approval (also known as homologation or certification) ensures product quality, safety, and interoperability, assuring consumers, businesses, and regulatory authorities...
Access Alert: Europe upgrades eCall to 5G
eCall, utilised in vehicles throughout the European Union (EU), automatically initiates a free emergency call to the public safety answering...
Access Alert: The space sector under Belgium’s Presidency of the Council of the EU
On 1 January 2024, Belgium took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. For the next six months, it...
Access Alert: Landmark agreement reached on EU AI Act
After three days of intense negotiations, late on Friday 8 December, EU policymakers reached a milestone political-level agreement on the...
Access Alert: European Institutions reach trilogue agreement on Cyber Resilience Act
Co-legislators in the EU institutions reached a trilogue agreement on the proposal for a Cyber Resilience Act following a late-night...
Navigating challenges and charting a course for European Drone Manufacturing: A Policy Perspective
The European drone industry is at a critical point, full of potential, but facing many complex challenges. A recent discussion...
Access Alert: European Commission opens targeted consultation on the EU Space Law
The European Commission has just opened a targeted consultation on the EU Space Law, which will legislate on safety, resilience,...
Green Data Centers: APAC/US/EU Sustainability Measures 2023
From powering the Internet to promoting the digital economy, data centers (DCs) represent a key infrastructure for digital transformation. Governments...
Access Alert: Changes in Chinese Trade Policies – Reactions and Implications for Industry Players
China has recently implemented two changes to its trade policies that have potentially significant implications for private sector companies trading...
A Deep Dive into EU Approach to Space Traffic Management
On 11 July, Access Partnership Policy Manager, Aleksander Lubojemski, hosted a live virtual webinar to discuss the EU’s effort towards...
Access Alert: European preparations for WRC-23 Agenda Item 1.5
Context Across the EU, spectrum within the 470-694 MHz range is harmonised for use by terrestrial broadcast services, providing television...
Access Alert: The global rise of AI frameworks to keep AI fair and responsible
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of technological capabilities, revolutionising economic sectors and...
Access Alert | European Parliament calling for new gaming regulations
The gaming industry has been on everyone’s minds recently, with policymakers and regulators becoming increasingly critical in shaping the sectoral...