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A Stronger Digital Europe


The connected world we live in has brought many benefits, from instant communication to vast amounts of accessible information. However, it also poses significant challenges. Manipulative algorithms have been used to spread misinformation, and large platforms have wielded disproportionate power in digital markets. The Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) are crucial steps to address these issues by promoting transparency, fostering competition, and protecting users’ rights.

Beyond this, Chat Control regulations aim to strike a balance between safe online communications and the right to freedom of expression. The AI Act seeks to regulate and foster trustworthy artificial intelligence that respects human rights and avoids discrimination. Tackling geo-blocking practices aims to create a truly unified digital market, while the Digitalization and Administration Law seeks to modernize public services for a more efficient and transparent government, making them accessible and efficient for all citizens, regardless of background.

In this evolving landscape, it’s crucial to ensure that digital advancements serve the public good, uphold fundamental rights and democratic values, promote fairness, and foster innovation. By addressing these challenges head-on, we can build a stronger digital Europe that benefits both business and all citizens.

Timeline

27/10/2023
REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on Digitalisation and Administrative Law

24/10/2023
OPINION on implementation of the 2018 Geo-blocking Regulation in the digital single market

12/10/2023
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on liability for defective products

26/01/2023
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (Data Act)

07/11/2022
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 as regards establishing a framework for a European Digital Identity

12/09/2022
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) and amending certain Union Legislative Acts

30/09/2021
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act) and amending Directive 2000/31/EC

30/03/2021
OPINION on shaping the digital future of Europe: removing barriers to the functioning of the digital single market and improving the use of AI for European consumers

16/06/2021
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on cross-border payments in the Union (codification)

05/07/2021
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council European data governance (Data Governance Act)

04/01/2021
REPORT on artificial intelligence: questions of interpretation and application of international law in so far as the EU is affected in the areas of civil and military uses and of state authority outside the scope of criminal justice

05/10/2020
REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on a Digital Services Act: adapting commercial and civil law rules for commercial entities operating online

07/09/2020
OPINION with recommendations to the Commission on Digital Services Act: Improving the functioning of the Single Market