EU Names Scientific Panel and Advisory Forum to Guide AI Act Implementation

The list runs long, strategic sectors where Europe's rarely the master of its own destiny, energy, manufacturing, even its nuclear deterrence. How about digital? Who even owns the personal data of its own citizens? The European Commission this Wednesday unveiling its tech sovereignty roadmap.

European Commission aims to reduce ‘risky dependencies’ on foreign suppliers in cloud computing, AI and semiconductor production The EU executive wants to ensure no foreign government or company has access to a “kill switch” to turn off or disrupt vital tech services across the continent, as part of an effort to cut dependencies on the US and China. Publishing “technological sovereignty” proposals that risk further tensions with Donald Trump, the European Commission said on Wednesday the bloc needed to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers in cloud computing, artificial intelligence and semiconductor production. Continue reading...

This post contains a list of the AI-related seminars that are scheduled to take place between 1 June and 31 July 2026. All events detailed here are free and open for anyone to attend virtually. 2 June 2026 Drones, Swarm Intelligence, and the Future of Cyber-Physical Societies Speakers: Franco Accordino and Monika Lanzenberger (European Commission) […]

The post EU crypto transaction tax: EC reviews 0.1% levy for 2028–2034 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The EU crypto transaction tax under review by the European Commission could put a 0.1% levy on crypto trades across the bloc, a small charge on paper that may have outsized consequences for traders, exchanges, and the European Union’s budget plans. The proposal, outlined in an internal document circulated on May 30, is projected to raise between €3 billion and €4 billion a year. That makes this more than a niche tax story. Instead, it sits at the intersection of two major EU priorities: finding fresh revenue for the next long-term budget and tightening the framework around digital assets as crypto regulation in Europe has become more mature. There is a catch, however, and it is a big one. The plan is not adopted, and getting it over the line would require unanimous approval from all 27 EU member states, a threshold that has derailed or delayed many tax measures before. What the E

The EU's shift towards defensive trade policies with China may spur increased interest in alternative assets amid potential market volatility. The post European Commission vows tougher action on trade with China as deficit hits €360 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The EU's shift towards defensive trade policies with China may spur increased interest in alternative assets amid potential market volatility. The post European Commission vows tougher action on trade with China, calling relationship ‘not sustainable’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Our guest has an important role in promoting social policies in the European Union, at a time when much of the political oxygen is being sucked out by the competitiveness and simplification agenda, as well as by defence and security issues. Roxana Minzatu is Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and is in charge of social rights and skills, quality jobs and preparedness.

The European Commission has launched a broad review of the EU’s landmark crypto regulation, MiCA, signaling potential changes to rules governing stablecoins, decentralized finance ( DeFi), staking, and tokenized assets. The consultation reflects how quickly digital asset markets have evolved since the framework took effect in 2024. Europe Reassesses Crypto Framework as Crypto Adoption Accelerates […]