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Advocating for a free and open internet, and balanced tech policy in Europe.

#NetworkFees #AIact #DataFlows #EUCS #DataAct #DSA #DMA #GDPR #EMFA #CSAR

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How does online #personalisation enhance the #consumer experience? 🤔

Last week, we hosted a roundtable on the benefits of personalisation, #DigitalFairnessAct, and how Europeans experience dark patterns.

📷 Event write-up and full photo album here: buff.ly/axcMSl4
November 28, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Explainer 📑 The EU #BatteriesRegulation: 🔋 Good Intentions, 🪫 Bad Outcomes

Our new explainer takes a look inside everyday tech devices, such as wireless earbuds and a smartwatch, to explore the challenges of #battery replacement.

➡️ buff.ly/qDx7ToY
November 27, 2025 at 7:24 AM
#MinorProtection in #EPlenary: Today, MEPs vote on new ideas to protect minors online.

But as @ClaudiaCanelles asks: "Aren’t we about to inadvertently curb the #freedoms that once made the internet a space for growth, creativity, and connection?"

👉 t.co/5FuCQtd4PV
November 26, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Is the Digital #Omnibus real simplification of EU #tech and #digital rules, or just a first step?

🔓 Our #UnlockEUInnovation event on 3 December arrives at exactly the right moment. Register now!

Discover our stellar line-up of speakers: ➡️https://buff.ly/dfDj7J3
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 AM
♻️ Today, uneven #enforcement across Member States allows free-riders to dodge their #CircularEconomy obligations.

We urge @EU_Commission to act on 6️⃣ barriers impeding circular practices.

👉 Joint statement: buff.ly/4qOA7Nj #WEEEall4enforcement #CircularEconomyAct
November 24, 2025 at 7:24 AM
New #DigitalNetworksAct explainer 📑

Why mandating #IP dispute resolution inevitably leads to EU-wide #NetworkFees – and would turn #telcos into #gatekeepers of the internet

👉 Learn more: buff.ly/ebnnqjU
November 21, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Press release 📄 EU Commission’s #Consumer Agenda Needs To Balance Protection and Progress ⚖️

@ClaudiaCanelles: "Regulators and #consumers are still struggling to navigate recent EU laws. More rules won’t solve compliance gaps."

👉 buff.ly/MDKCpOL #DigitalFairnessAct
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Press release 📄 #Simplification of EU Tech Rules Requires Bolder Action ⚡

@AlexRoure: "Today’s Digital #Omnibus is a promising first step. But its narrow scope leaves much of the EU’s patchwork untouched."

👉 buff.ly/VTb60gb #UnlockEUInnovation
November 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Making #EUSpace Regulation Fit for the Future 🚀

In its current form, the EU #SpaceAct risks undermining its core objectives by inadvertently imposing significant constraints, especially on low earth orbit (LEO) #satellite operators.

➡️ Discover: buff.ly/Y3oTPm0
November 19, 2025 at 7:28 AM
In 1452, Gutenberg revolutionised information sharing. 📚 Today, rules could stop the presses.

🧭 Be bold. Be ambitious. Simplify EU tech rules. #UnlockEUInnovation
November 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Beyond the Buzz and Assumptions: What #Consumers REALLY Think About #Personalisation and Online Fairness 📋

@ClaudiaCanelles's latest blog post on the announced #DigitalFairnessAct: "EU consumers are not passive victims of #DarkPatterns."

👉 Learn more: buff.ly/eLvTVno
November 17, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Europe wants a real #CircularEconomy, but it’s still operating a patchwork of 27 systems. 🧩 We call on the @European Commission to create a true single market for #waste and #circular materials – powered by harmonisation and digitalisation, not red tape. ✂️

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November 14, 2025 at 7:28 AM
In 1843, Ada Lovelace pioneered computer programming with her #algorithm. 🧠 Today, red tape could bug the system.

🧭 Be bold. Be ambitious. Simplify EU tech rules. #UnlockEUInnovation
November 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
📢 Our core message for the #DigitalFairnessAct consultation: the @EU_Commission should strengthen #ConsumerProtection by boosting enforcement, harmonising rules, and aligning today’s framework – rather than adding new layers.

👉 Full response: buff.ly/4cVojfX
November 12, 2025 at 7:28 AM
✍️ Great recap of the #DigitalNetworksAct debates we recently co-hosted with @Euractiv: 'Brussels pressed to keep Digital Networks Act fair, open and future-ready'.

"Should rules designed for #telecoms be extended to #cloud and #content providers?" ⬇️
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November 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Explainer 📑 How to Ensure Design of Online Services That Is Appropriate for #Minors? 🚸

1️⃣ Prioritise a risk-based #MinorProtection approach
2️⃣ Carefully navigate #AgeAssurance complexities
3️⃣ Debunk myths around screen time & mental health

➡️ buff.ly/eVeERik
November 7, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Press release 📄 Digital Roadmap for #Cypriot EU Presidency Unveiled

"#Cyprus can turn Europe’s promise of simpler #digital rules into action. By championing legal certainty and an open #SingleMarket, the #EU2026CY Presidency can lead by example."

➡️ buff.ly/Hd2624O
November 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
In 1916, Czochralski pioneered chip production. 💎 Today, rules could slow down the process(or).

🧭 Be bold. Be ambitious. Simplify EU tech rules. #UnlockEUInnovation
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Responsible AI in #education: @ClaudiaCanelles reminds us that "the EU already has a robust legal framework in place, including the #GDPR and #AIact, which protects #privacy and guides responsible #AI deployment."

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November 3, 2025 at 7:24 AM
New interactive dashboard visualises how EU #consumers experience online #personalisation and #DarkPatterns. 👇 It breaks down the findings by:
🗺️ Country
👵🏼 Age
💶 Income
💻 Internet use

Discover: buff.ly/PkCAER2 #DigitalFairnessAct
How EU Consumers Experience Online Personalisation and Dark Patterns - CCIA
As discussions on modernising the European Union’s consumer laws (together with initiatives such as the announced Digital Fairness Act) continue to evolve,
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October 30, 2025 at 7:24 AM
In 1895, the Lumières created the first movie. 🎬 Today, rules could leave innovation in the dark.

🧭 Be bold. Be ambitious. Simplify EU tech rules. #UnlockEUInnovation
October 29, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Explainer: How AI Is Transforming #Education in Europe 🎓

In the classroom, #AI-powered tools are being used to:
🧵 Personalise #learning
🦾 Automate administrative tasks
♿ Enhance #accessibility

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October 27, 2025 at 7:24 AM
👇🎥 @disruptivedean: "The European Commission’s ideas for the #DigitalNetworksAct were already bad from an #OpenInternet standpoint. And they look even worse in the #AI era."
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October 22, 2025 at 6:28 AM
In 1895, Marconi changed communications forever. 📻 Today’s rules should not silence the radio star.

🧭Be bold. Be ambitious. Simplify EU tech rules. #UnlockEUInnovation
October 21, 2025 at 6:28 AM
#GenAI: Does EU #copyright law protect every type of data? 🤔

❌ No, it only protects #creative works, not underlying facts or ideas. 💡 In the #AI era, understanding this is key for #creators and #innovators.

🎬 Watch our animated explainer to learn more #AIact
October 20, 2025 at 6:24 AM