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Artificial intelligence

European Commission publishes draft AI Act guidelines on high-risk classification and targeted consultation

Affected businesses have until 23 July 2026 to suggest changes to the current draft guidelines, and should develop appropriate AI
Online Safety

UK under-16s social media ban brings comprehensive curbs on a wide range of online services

The proposal also adds restrictions on live-streaming and open-contact apps, AI chatbots, and infinite scrolling
IT and data

The new EU Open Source Strategy – Europe’s path to digital sovereignty through open technologies

The broader geopolitical landscape has changed fundamentally in recent years. Growing trade conflicts, increasing technological rivalries between the major economic
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

DMA notifications reveal six themes in European TMT business transactions

Analysis of 55 DMA notifications from 2023 to 2025 points to six themes with implications beyond standard merger control for

Lombardy creates first comprehensive regulatory framework for the establishment of data centres

Regional Law No. 11 of 3 June 2026 sets up Lombardy's code for data centres
UK Media Act

Ofcom consults on Tier 1 services video-on-demand codes as UK Media Act roll out gathers pace

The reforms tighten standards for larger VOD platforms while the scope of EPG and broadcast regulation is extended
Online Safety

Tandem laws expand UK online safety regime with new duties, criminal liability and government powers

Crime and Policing Act amends OSA while Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act empowers restrictions on social media
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Ofcom opens consultation on proposed changes to revised telecoms security incident reporting framework
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Online safety and age assurance: King's Speech 2026 | UK Crime and Policing Bill enacted | UK Children's Wellbeing and
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Tobacco and Vapes Bill receives Royal Assent | King's Speech: advertising aspects
Corporate

EU Inc: Commission proposes single company structure for all 27 member states

The ambition is undeniable, but will the final rules live up to it?
Gambling

CJEU rules that online gambling licences carry no cross-border protection

Online gambling operators face full legal exposure in every EU market, the Court of Justice of the EU has confirmed