The European data protection authorities want the Facebook Group to pay a fine of €1.2 billion. It is not only the amount of the fine that marks a turning point in data protection – because in their decision, the supervisors state much more.
By Falk Steiner
The visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy dominated the G7 summit in Hiroshima. Ukraine receives further military support. Constructive relations are to be established with China. As expected, new announcements on climate and energy policy were scarce.
By Lukas Knigge
The Vice President of the EU Commission rejects a regulatory pause. In an exclusive interview with Claire Stamand and two journalists of the news service Contexte, Frans Timmermans defends his proposals on the nature conservation package against criticism, especially from the EPP. The Christian Democrats must ask themselves whether they are still willing to compromise in view of the alliances with right-wing parties.
By Claire Stam
Network operators and content providers have presented their arguments for or against a contribution to the costs of network expansion by big tech companies. But the consultation is about more than Fair Share. It is about reshaping the European telecommunications market.
By Corinna Visser
