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Digital policy (2): further projects on this fall's agenda

The EU has already launched important digital topics after the summer break, but with the Chips Act and CSAM, further important legal acts are pending. Part 2 of our digital projects overview in fall 2022.

By Redaktion Table

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Cyber Resilience Act: to the last washing machine

The EU Commission has presented its next digital act: On Tuesday, the cabinet approved its proposal for better cybersecurity of networked devices. The problem is not new, but the way it is to be solved remains controversial.

By Falk Steiner

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EU court confirms billion-dollar fine against Google

Back in 2018, the Commission fined Google €4.34 billion. Google took legal action against the fine and lost. The court reduced the fine only slightly. The court's decision strengthens the Commission's back for the implementation of the DMA, says an expert.

By Corinna Visser

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Media Freedom Act: Can the Commission preserve the freedom of the media?

The European Commission is planning a regulation on the freedom of the media. The draft is already known – and is causing considerable criticism, and not just among publishers. Another bone of contention is the amount of power that the Commission envisages for itself.

By Corinna Visser

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Digital strategy: Europe largely absent

The German government's digital strategy is supposed to pool digital policy projects and define a common framework. But what started as a big idea ended up as a patchwork – and the European aspect is barely visible. Nevertheless, a few points have found their way into the strategy.

By Falk Steiner