AI, digital regulation, startups
European Parliament and Council negotiators try to reach a deal in May 2026 on postponing certain AI Act rules on high-risk systems, while debating a possible ban on nudification apps.
MEPs are pushing the Commission for timely and effective enforcement of the EU Digital Markets Act in April 2026 amid external pushback, with closer scrutiny of AI search tools and cloud services.
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 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.
European Commission finds the Digital Markets Act fit for purpose in its first review, with future enforcement focused on AI and cloud computing.