1. Call for Items

Do you have a new publication, upcoming event, or an active Call for Papers (CfP) relevant to digital policy, governance, or EU tech regulation?

We welcome contributions from network members to feature in our upcoming newsletters and help promote your work across our community of researchers and practitioners.

🔗 What you can share:

• Journal articles or policy briefs

• Conference announcements or workshops

• Calls for papers, panels, or special issues

• Project launches or funding opportunities

📬 To submit an item, simply email Danni, who is our assistant coordinator, at dz3501phd@nulondon.ac.uk with the relevant details (title, 2–3 sentence description, and a link if available).

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2. EU Digital Policy Update

The European Union continues to advance its digital governance framework. In this issue:

• Legal challenges from major tech platforms

• New initiatives to lead in AI

• Key data policy updates

⚖️ Big Tech Pushes Back

Meta Challenges Digital Markets Act (DMA)Meta’s Legal Action Against the Digital Markets Act (DMA): Meta Platforms is contesting the European Commission's classification of its Messenger and Marketplace services as "core platform services" under the DMA. The company argues that these services should not be subject to the stringent regulations imposed ondesignated gatekeepers.

👉 Read more on WSJ

Apple Appeals EU Interoperability Mandate: Apple has filed an appeal against the EU's order requiring greater interoperability between its iOS devices and rival products. The company contends that this mandate compromises user privacy and the integrity of its ecosystem.👉 Full article

🤖 AI Regulation: Progress and Pressure

EU Unveils AI Continent Action PlanThe European Commission aims to position the EU as a global AI leader by improving infrastructure, access to capital, and regulatory agility.👉 Stanford HAI Commentary👉 EU Legislative Train

Coming Soon: AI Act Service DeskA new AI Act Service Desk will launch in summer 2025, offering compliance guidance for organizations across Europe.👉 CDT Update

📊 Data Governance and New Initiatives

EU Data Act Moves ForwardAs the EU Data Act comes into effect in September 2025, Member States are appointing supervisory authorities for enforcement.👉 Legal Briefing

Digital Fairness Act in the PipelineExpected in 2026, the Digital Fairness Act will tackle deceptive online practices like dark patterns, algorithmic manipulation, and influencer-driven marketing. Public consultation begins late spring 2025.👉 Global Counsel Summary👉 DIGITALEUROPE Response

📢 Thank you for reading!For more updates, collaborations, or to contribute to the next issue, get in touch atdigitaleunetwork@gmail.com or dz3501phd@nulondon.ac.uk

DIGITAL-EU Coordination Team