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With the Data Governance Act, which was negotiated this week, the EU has entered new territory: shaping regulatory markets that in part do not yet exist. But while the Data Governance Act went through with comparatively little controversy, the next project, the Data Act, is likely to be much different.
By Falk Steiner
Last night, the European Parliament, the Council, and the Commission reached a common position at the trilogue on the Data Governance Act. In doing so, they laid the foundation for a European data economy. The main objective of the Act is to facilitate the use of third-party data. The agreement clearly shows that the DGA does not create parallel legislation to the General Data Protection Regulation.
By Jasmin Kohl
The EU Commission's draft on political advertising on the Internet has met with a mixed response. MEPs from the Greens and the SPD are calling for the proposals to be improved and tightened up.
By Eric Bonse
The Council's negotiating position on the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act is fixed. However, despite the approval of all 27 member states, many capitals have registered a whole catalogue of amendments with which they will enter the trialogue with the European Parliament and the Commission next year.
By Jasmin Kohl
The digital chapter is right at the beginning of the coalition agreement — a signal. Many of the plans have points of contact in Brussels, but conflicts are already emerging.
By Falk Steiner