Tag archive: EU
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...
The impact of data flow restrictions on European industry and citizens – sectoral insights
As the data economy grows, every economic sector’s reliance on accessing and utilising data increases. However, restrictions placed on data...
Access Alert | New Judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union on Lawful Interception Obligations
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a judgment on 16 March 2023 regarding the legal framework...
Access Alert | Singapore and the EU sign Digital Partnership Agreement
On 1 February, Singapore and the European Union (EU) signed the EU-Singapore Digital Partnership (EUSDP), which aims to advance cooperation...
GDPR: Is it still fit for purpose?
The EU’s landmark General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has fundamentally changed how personal privacy is respected and protected. However, cracks...