Telecoms

Washington pushes back against EU’s bid for tech autonomy
Suggesting US tech is as risky as Chinese tech is ‘a giant false equivalency,’ top US cyber official says.

Europe’s AI ambitions require more investment in advanced and trusted connectivity

Russian offensive appears to be slowing after Musk blocks Starlink access, Ukraine says

Marseille’s drug war reshapes France’s political battlefield


Beijing pledges to defend tech crown jewels against EU cyber rules

Brussels plans to force governments to block Huawei from 5G
Capitals fear power grab as Brussels drafts law to root out Chinese tech
New EU proposal seeks to cut untrusted tech vendors from critical supply chains.
Finland detains Russian-crewed ship after another subsea cable damaged
Finnish authorities suspect “aggravated sabotage” of a cable linking Finland and Estonia.
Companies should do right by their home countries — and stay alert
When crises approach, we all have a part to play — and businesses need to step up to the plate.
Crunch time for Europe’s telecom rescue plan
January reforms deemed crucial for the future of mobile and internet networks.
How to navigate Cyprus’ EU presidency policy agenda like a pro
Cyprus takes over the Council leadership as budget talks gather momentum.
EU banks should reduce their reliance on US Big Tech, top supervisor says
Dutch central bank exec warns ‘concentration risk’ could lead to ‘major operational problems.’
Europe’s defense starts with networks, and we are running out of time
At a time of increasingly challenging and evolving threats, Europe cannot be complacent about its security. Correcting course starts with the right strategy, which places telecom central to defense.
Germany lines up new powers to fend off Chinese tech
New law set to come into place as Germany toughens its stance on China.
Catalan opposition regroups after spyware case thrown out by human rights court
Key case from CatalanGate hits dead end at European Court of Human Rights.
The Heritage Foundation goes from MAGA to MEGA — Make Europe Great Again
On the agenda: pro-natalism, freedom of expression, opposing trans rights and fighting Chinese influence.
EU Parliament lawmakers vote to sue Commission over withdrawn patent bill
The patents are at the center of a battle between the companies that own them and those that use them.
How a hacking gang held Italy’s political elites to ransom
Wiretaps and arrest warrants reveal the intricate plot to build a database of high-level secrets — and blackmail Italy’s rich and powerful.
Huawei’s solar tech sparks fears of Europe’s next dependency crisis
Cyber officials fear the Chinese tech giant’s grip on energy networks.
MEPs troll von der Leyen with offer of new phone to better preserve texts
Commission president is under fire for auto-deleting text messages “for space reasons.”
Europe must complete the single market by 2028
This deadline shouldn’t be seen as a slogan — it’s a contract with Europeans who want results, not reassurances. And leaders must treat it as such.
Reclaiming Europe’s leadership in connectivity and digital innovation
Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi eye closer tech ties at Mumbai summit
The U.K. PM’s first India visit comes just months after the two nations closed their long-desired trade deal.
Deleting texts to save space, Ursula? ‘It’s not the 1990s.’
Tech experts debunk the European Commission’s policy of deleting its president’s phone messages to “save space.”
EU Commission chief promised a more competitive Europe. How’s that going?
Ahead of the Commission president’s State of the European Union speech on Sept. 10, POLITICO rates how she’s delivered on the promises she made last year.
Draghi had a plan to save Europe’s economy. We’ve rated it, a year in.
Spoiler alert: One year on, there are more failures than successes.
3 big fights brewing for Europe’s telecom rescue plan
The Digital Networks Act is already under fire and it’s barely off the ground.
Almost 1M Belgian users hit by Orange cyberattack
Breach comes as European regulators and telecoms operators warn of rise in large-scale data leaks.
Finland charges suspected Russian shadow fleet ship crew over cable sabotage
Prosecutors look to nail ship’s captain over undersea damage last Christmas Day.
Why Europe’s train Wi-Fi never works
Railway internet sucks — and despite some bright plans, even getting decent 5G will remain hit and miss for a while.