As we approach the mid-point of this decade, the European Union faces critical decisions that will shape its digital future. The European University Institute recently published a comprehensive report titled „Charting the Digital and Technological Future of Europe: What Priorities for…
The EU Cyber Solidarity Act: A New Chapter in European Cybersecurity Cooperation
The European Union has taken a significant step forward in its cybersecurity framework with the adoption of the Cyber Solidarity Act[1] on 2 December 2024. This landmark regulation – which entered into force on 4 February 2025 – represents a comprehensive…
Beyond 3%: EARTO’s Strategic Vision for Innovation-Driven Growth in the EU
In an era where technological advancements shape economies and societies, the European Union reaches a turning point. The European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO) has recently released a compelling paper outlining a strategic vision for enhancing economic prosperity across…
A Breakdown of the EU’s New E-Commerce Regulation Strategy
E-commerce has revolutionized global retail, offering both opportunities and challenges for businesses and consumers alike. However, the increasing volume of direct-to-consumer imports within the European Union (EU) has highlighted significant legal, environmental, and market fairness challenges. To address these concerns, the…
Between Scylla and Charybdis: the virtual or the real world
by Mónika Mercz Our society hinges on continuous progress, evidenced by the fact that in the last few decades, innovation has sped up to an unprecedented degree. This technological boom has brought with itself the spread of digitalization, and ultimately, the…
The EU’s Latest Draft Guidelines: Key Insights into Prohibited Practices under the AI Act
On February 4, 2025, the European Commission published a set of draft guidelines[1] aimed at providing clarity on prohibited AI practices under the newly enacted EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act[2] (Draft Guidelines). The Draft Guidelines, which were released two days after…
Quick Review: A Competitiveness Compass for the EU
The European Union stands at a crossroads. Despite its strengths—a skilled workforce, a continental Single Market, and a stable legal framework—the bloc has struggled to keep pace with global competitors like the U.S. and China. Productivity growth has stagnated for decades,…
Spain’s Proposal for Extended Collective Licensing in AI Development
by Dávid Ujhelyi In December 2024, the Spanish Ministry of Culture unveiled a groundbreaking legislative proposal aimed at introducing extended collective licensing (ECL) for the development of general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) models. The “Draft Royal Decree to regulate the granting of…
Navigating the Copyright Minefield: Legal Challenges of AI Training and Content Use
The intersection of copyright law and generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key point of contention, particularly regarding AI’s reliance on copyrighted materials for training purposes. AI models often process large datasets—many of which include copyrighted works—raising fundamental questions about…
Transatlantic Data Privacy: A Critical Review of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
The EU-US Data Privacy Framework (EU-US DPF) was developed to support transatlantic trade by offering US organizations a reliable mechanism for personal data transfers from the European Union to the United States that are consistent with EU law.[1] The EU-US bilateral…