Presented early this week in the french Council of Ministers, the “Climate and resilience” bill does not include any major provision related to digital issues, according to Paula Fortaleza. And adds: “However, we now know that digital technology represents 3 to 4% of greenhouse gas emissions in the world, while also being a formidable tool […]
Debate with Secretary of State for European Affairs Ana Paula Zacarias: MEPs called for democratic oversight of tech giants to safeguard freedom of expression
Regulate social media platforms to defend democracy, MEPs say. In a debate with Secretary of State for European Affairs Ana Paula Zacarias from the Portuguese Presidency of the Council, and Commission Vice-President Věra Jourová, almost all speakers criticised the vast power of social media platforms and their worrying impact on politics and freedom of speech. […]
Portuguese Presidency organizes “The Metamorphosis of Intellectual Property in the Age of Digital Transition” high level conference
The Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) is organizing, in digital format, this Thursday, February 11, 2021, a high-level conference on the theme of “the metamorphosis of intellectual property in the era of transition digital ”. The conference, energized by the Ministry of Justice and the National Institute of Industrial Property, […]
Data Protection Research: In 2020 Fines Reach €307 Million in Europe
A new reporto by Federprivacy has analyzed official sources of information in the 30 countries that are part of the European Economic Area (EEA). The Covid-19 emergency has not stopped the data protection authorities in Europe that during 2020 have imposed more than € 307.000.000 of fines, according a new report by Federprivacy that has […]
EU cybersecurity agency has to develop a certification scheme on 5G networks, Commission request
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity welcomes the European Commission request for a candidate cybersecurity certification scheme on 5G networks. Following a request by the European Commission, ENISA will proceed with the preparation of the new candidate cybersecurity certification scheme on 5G. This step follows on from the EU toolbox for 5G security and it […]
European Institute of Innovation and Technology welcomes improved legal framework and new strategic agenda for 2021-2027
Trilogue negotiations have now concluded, pending the final approval of the legal texts by the European Parliament and the Council. The Commission has welcomed the political agreement reached last week between the European Parliament and EU Member States on an update of the legal basis of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) as […]
MEPs consider the ‘Right to disconnect’ a fundamental right for those who work digitally
Parliament calls for an EU law that grants workers the right to digitally disconnect from work without facing negative repercussions. In their legislative initiative that passed with 472 votes in favour, 126 against and 83 abstentions, MEPs call on the Commission to propose a law that enables those who work digitally to disconnect outside their […]
EU Court of Auditors’ Superbug Preview Welcomed
Ferrara, Italy – “COPMA welcomes the European Court of Auditors decision to conduct an audit of EU action against superbugs” said Mario Pinca, CEO of Italian hospital sanitation services company, COPMA. The auditors will examine how the European Commission and relevant agencies manage the key activities and resources in this domain. They will also assess […]
Smart printer technology to democratise Europe’s SMEs
Europe’s SMEs are set to benefit from what promises to be a democratisation of smart printer technology. One of Europe’s leading printer brands, Oki Europe, has launched a new range of colour printers and multifunction printers (MFPs) aimed at making the smartest print technology attainable for businesses of every size – from retail and office […]
Una Nuova Resistenza Contro la Sfida Globale dei Superbatteri
L’Italia porta ancora alcuni nuovi contributi nel dibattito e nelle azioni di lotta e contrasto alle multi resistenze. Perchè? Questa è stata la domanda discussa la scorsa settimana, a Roma, al quartier generale del Senato Italiano nel corso di uno speciale convegno su: “Una nuova resistenza contro la sfida globale dei superbatteri “. L’evento è stato […]