The European Commission faces significant delays in advancing critical tech policy initiatives such as the EU AI Act, Digital Services Act, and Digital Markets Act. These delays are partly due to increased pressure from US tech companies, which have been lobbying for softer restrictions following a tariff agreement between the US and Europe. The EU AI Act, originally set for full implementation by August 2027, may see penalties postponed to grant AI system users and providers more compliance time. Meanwhile, the Digital Networks Act is stalled due to disagreements among EU member states, particularly over shutting down copper networks and strengthening the European regulatory authority, BEREC. The proposed EU Space Act also faces opposition from the US, which argues it would restrict American companies. Amidst these challenges, US tech giants like Apple and Google have criticized the Digital Markets Act, highlighting tensions in negotiations. The European Commission continues to face hurdles in balancing national interests and external pressures in its tech policy landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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