The European Commission found Meta’s Instagram and Facebook in preliminary breach of the Digital Services Act on 29 April 2026 for failing to prevent under-13s from accessing their platforms.
The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum becomes fully operational on 12 June 2026. Member states must contribute through 21,000 relocations, €420 million in payments or operational support. Italy, Greece, Spain and Cyprus get priority.
On 30 April 2026, MEPs voted a resolution calling for stronger and faster enforcement of the EU’s Digital Markets Act, with closer scrutiny of AI-driven search and cloud services from gatekeepers.
The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational on 10 April 2026 across 29 European countries. Over 45 million border crossings have been registered, 24,000 entry refusals issued, and 600 security risks identified.
EU Parliament and Council negotiators agreed in late April 2026 to postpone certain high-risk AI Act provisions under the ‘digital omnibus’ proposal, while moving to ban ‘nudification’ apps.
The European Commission has reviewed the Digital Markets Act in 2026. What it found, what changes are proposed, and how Big Tech is responding to the gatekeeper regime.
Three months before the August 2026 enforcement deadline, the EU AI Act is producing guidelines, sandboxes, and uncertainty. The state of play in May 2026.
The EU AI Act becomes fully applicable on 2 August 2026. What it means for businesses: high-risk systems, fines up to 7% of global turnover, and new compliance demands.
The Trump administration threatens retaliation against EU enforcement of tech rules, while Brussels insists the digital rulebook is not up for negotiation.
The EU AI Act enters its full enforcement phase in August 2026, with companies facing high-risk obligations and fines up to 7 percent of global turnover.