Digital EU 🇪🇺

We’re all about #tech 🤖✨

@EU_Commission account for #DigitalEU run by DG Connect and working with @HennaVirkkunen.

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Fairness is a consumer right - online and offline.

The Digital Fairness Act builds on existing EU rules to:

🔹Tackle manipulative design
🔹Limit addictive features
🔹Make influencer advertising more transparent
🔹Make subscriptions easier to cancel

🔗https://t.co/J9RXTtHijN

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We are mobilising €525 million in investment with the new European Chip Design Platform.

The goal? To boost Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem and empower a new generation of European chip design companies.

The future of Europe’s chip industry starts now: https://t.co/jdZES4e6Hp

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⚠️ Day 2 of Web Summit will no longer take place!

Due to severe weather conditions caused by Storm Charles, all activities at and around Web Summit have been cancelled for today.

Stay tuned for updates on Day 3!

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🗳️How can we protect elections against digital threats?

New consultation to update the election guidelines under the Digital Services Act, proposing stronger safeguards against foreign interference, deepfakes & algorithmic manipulation.

Have your say: https://t.co/KiSG1mLgiF.

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👋Good morning from Web Summit!

Today, don't miss our sessions:

🔹11:05, Fireside chat with EVP @HennaVirkkunen
🔹12:00, EU Data spaces for SMEs

And if you're curious about funding opportunities, see you at @EU_HaDEA's booth E418 in Pavillion 4.

🔗https://t.co/UcfH7hKU1J

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Will you be at Web Summit this week?

Come meet us & discover how the EU supports startups & businesses.

Join us for a fireside chat with EVP @HennaVirkkunen & two masterclasses:

📅10 Nov: Europe’s data spaces for SMEs
📅11 Nov: Building AI in Europe

🔗https://t.co/UcfH7hKU1J

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In Europe, your online rights are protected and companies face real consequences when they break the rules.

✅ Stronger protections for you
✅ Companies held accountable
✅ Fines for those who break the rules

Rules in action: https://t.co/gXAmatmJn8

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Digital technologies are transforming Europe’s electricity grids.

The EU-funded @OpentunityEU project uses AI, data sharing and smart grid monitoring to help manage electricity networks and integrate more renewable energy.

#WeekendRead: https://t.co/FCkcj9uoxC

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What’s on your agenda for next week? We’re heading back to Web Summit!

From 10 to 12 November, join our Masterclasses covering AI innovation, EU Data the Act and pass by at the @EU_HaDEA booth E418 in Pavilion 4!

Check out our full agenda: https://t.co/UcfH7hLrRh

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What can dung beetles teach us about robotics?

EU-funded researchers are studying how these insects navigate using sunlight, wind and moonlight, inspiring tiny, energy-efficient navigation systems to help robots find their way without GPS.

#WeekendRead: https://t.co/MDFtsyYYp1

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The @EU_Commission has opened negotiations with 🇦🇱🇧🇦🇽🇰🇲🇪🇲🇰 and 🇷🇸 on joining the EU roaming area.

Once the agreements are finalised and partners align with EU roaming rules, #RoamLikeAtHome could extend to the Western Balkans.

Learn more: https://t.co/8ZAcOSYF1M

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Commission preliminary finds TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act.

The platform may lead users into harmful 'rabbit holes' by showing them an endless stream of personalised videos, including those related to mental health struggles & body image.

https://t.co/lrRYdWCjuH

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AI is helping satellites spot marine litter from space.

The EU-funded Edge SpAIce project has developed lightweight AI that analyses satellite images directly in orbit, helping detect marine pollution without sending all the data back to Earth.

#FrAIday: https://t.co/3aKHEKvUNE

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📉1 in 3 students underachieve in reading or maths as basic skills decline

The new Education and Skills Package aims to:
🤖boost AI and digital literacy
🛡️promote safer and healthier use of technology for education
🧑‍🏫support teachers to improve learning

https://t.co/HhkkH7Sj9p

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The @EU_Commission is monitoring the situation of several commercial refrigeration systems & similar devices impacted by cybersecurity incidents, happening in different EU countries.

We advise organisations to take immediate action to mitigate exposure.

https://t.co/Z8DnjS0EFc

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In Europe, online platforms must protect children and empower them to stay safe in the digital world.

✅ No addictive features​
✅ No ads targeting minors​
✅ Stronger privacy protection​s

Rules in action: https://t.co/lmbOKssNP2.

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Today, the @EU_Commission launched the European Chip Design Platform.

Mobilising €525 million in European investment, this one-stop platform for chip design aims to accelerate chip innovation in Europe, while supporting startups, SMEs & research teams.

https://t.co/jdZES4dyRR

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Have your say on the future of advertising transparency!

We are seeking feedback on technical guidelines for advertising repositories under the DSA.

Help shape how they support the detection of scams, disinformation campaigns & illegal products online.

https://t.co/nuCqTNRiKi

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One in four people in the EU have fallen victim to online fraud.

Most common scams are:
🛍️fake online shopping - 35%
🥷impersonation scams - 25%
🪙investment scams - 20%

A new study explores how online scams work, the harm they cause & how to tackle them https://t.co/zd8pwT7ADi

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Will you be at Web Summit next week?

Come join us for two masterclasses exploring how Europe is supporting innovation & business growth:

🔹 How EU data spaces can help SMEs grow & innovate
🔹 EU support for AI innovation
& more!

Check out the agenda: https://t.co/UcfH7hLrRh