Experts Find Holes in Planned Changes to EU Landmark Online Privacy Law
A new noyb survey of 500 data‑protection officers shows a stark mismatch between the EU Commission’s proposed "digital omnibus" tweaks to the GDPR and the practical needs of compliance professionals. The study highlights dissent over easing the Right‑to‑Access request process, as well as proposed changes to breach notification and automated‑decision rules. Respondents overwhelmingly want clear whitelist/blacklist lists for permissible processing and a tiered regulatory framework that differentiates small and large firms. The commission’s current size‑based metrics are seen as misaligned with real‑world risk.
The Rise in Murders, Attacks, and Harassment of Journalists in Europe
European journalists face a sharp rise in violence and intimidation, highlighted by a car bomb targeting Italian reporter Sigfrido Ranucci and four media workers killed in Russia’s war. The Council of Europe’s safety platform recorded over 2,300 alerts across 40...
Some EU Governments Are Trying to Escape Gmail, Zoom, AirBnB, Microsoft, Visa and Amazon – It’s Not Easy
After the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Trump administration barred eleven ICC judges and prosecutors from using U.S.-based payment cards, email services and e‑commerce platforms. The sanctions effectively cut off access...
MEPs Ask Where EU Billions for Africa Came From
MEPs have pressed the European Commission to clarify how the Global Gateway initiative raised its claimed €306 billion in financing. They highlight a stark gap between the €150 billion projected for Africa and the under €10 billion actually earmarked as EU guarantees. The...
MEPs Rally Behind Ex-Commissioner Breton After US Sanctions
EU members of the European Parliament rallied behind former commissioner Thierry Breton after the United States imposed visa restrictions on him for his role in shaping the Digital Services Act. Breton, who oversaw the DSA and other digital regulations, used...
NGOs Want Ex-Meta MEP Removed From EU Digital Rules Relaxation
European Parliament MEP Aura Salla, a former Meta EU public‑policy director, was appointed lead legislator on the Digital Omnibus proposal. NGOs and transparency watchdogs are demanding her removal, citing a conflict of interest given her 2020‑2023 tenure at Meta. Salla,...
How the EU Is Deregulating Arms-Control to Be Like Any Other Industry
EU lawmakers are advancing the Defence Readiness Omnibus, a legislative package that would replace traditional export licences with General Transfer Licences, allowing unlimited, multi‑year transfers of military goods. The proposal also expands exemptions for intra‑EU and cross‑border partnerships, potentially covering...
EU Top Court New Search Tool Dubbed a ‘Disaster’ by Lawyers
The European Court of Justice launched a redesigned InfoCuria portal in January, but lawyers and scholars quickly labeled it a “disaster.” The new search engine omits fundamental filters such as case number, language, and judge rapporteur, forcing users to rely...