Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
111 events advancing 81 policy or regulatory changes:
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European Commission communication on EU's external digital policy
European Commission closes consultation on drafting communication on EU’s external digital policy
On 21 May 2025, the European Commission closes the consultation on drafting a communication on the EU’s external digital policy. The planned communication will set out a strategy to strengthen the EU’s position in global technology, reduce dependenc…
EU Commission investigation into Microsoft regarding alleged anticompetitive practices related to Teams
European Commission opened consultation on Microsoft’s proposed commitments addressing anticompetitive practices related to Teams
On 16 May 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation on commitments offered by Microsoft to address preliminary competition concerns related to the tying of its communication and collaboration product, Teams, with its productivity suites fo…
European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority inquiry into generative AI use by European insurers
European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority opened consultation on generative Artificial Intelligence use by European insurers
On 15 May 2025, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) opened a consultation to assess the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption across the European Union's insurance sector, until 15 July 2025. The con…
European Business Wallet initiative
European Commission opened consultation on European Business Wallet initiative
On 15 May 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation on the European Business Wallet initiative, which will remain open until 12 June 2025. The consultation seeks input from stakeholders, including large corporations, small and medium-sized…
European Commission investigation into TikTok's compliance with obligation to provide a searchable and reliable repository for advertisements under Digital Service Act
European Commission issued its preliminary finding that TikTok is in violation of Digital Service Act’s obligation to provide a searchable and reliable repository for advertisements
On 15 May 2025, the European Commission issued preliminary findings against TikTok over advertisement repository breach under the Digital Services Act (DSA), concluding that the company’s repository does not meet transparency requirements applicable…
European Union VAT for e-commerce imports and distance sales
European Union finance ministers reached agreement on approach to VAT for e-commerce imports and distance sales
On 14 May 2025, European Union finance ministers reached an agreement on a new approach to Value Added Tax (VAT) for e-commerce imports and the taxation of distance sales of imported goods. The agreement would introduce changes to the Import One-Sto…
Cybersecurity regulation in European Vulnerability Database under NIS 2 Directive
European Union Agency for Cybersecurity published European Vulnerability Database under NIS 2 Directive
On 13 May 2025, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) announced the establishment of the European Vulnerability Database (EUVD) under the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS 2 Directive). The policy aims to provide a compre…
Council of the European Union conclusions on assessment of the legal framework for audiovisual media services and video-sharing platform services
Council of the European Union issued conclusions on assessment of the legal framework for audiovisual media services and video-sharing platform services
On 13 May 2025, the Council of the European Union published its priorities for the audiovisual media sector, ahead of the upcoming review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) in 2026. The Council highlighted the need to clarify the re…
Directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC regarding VAT rules for distance sales of imported goods and import VAT
Council of the European Union reached agreement on Draft Directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC regarding VAT rules for distance sales of imported goods and import VAT
On 13 May 2025, the Council of the European Union agreed its position (general approach) on a draft directive amending Council Directive 2006/112/EC concerning value added tax (VAT) rules for distance sales of imported goods and the collection of im…
Content moderation in European Commission guidelines to enforce the protection of minors online under the Digital Services Act
European Commission opened consultation on draft guidelines to enforce protection of minors online under Digital Services Act including content moderation
On 13 May 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation on guidelines to ensure high levels of privacy, safety, and security for minors online in accordance with Article 28(4) of the Digital Services Act until 10 June 2025. The draft guideline…