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Thank you to everyone who joined us for this edition of Web Summit!
It was a shorter, yet insightful event & we enjoyed exchanging ideas with participants.
We’re looking forward to more opportunities to discuss the possibilities the EU opens up for companies
Até breve, Lisboa!
🇪🇺🇪🇬 A milestone in EU–Egypt digital cooperation.
Egypt becomes the first country outside Europe with an electronic signatures framework technically aligned with the EU’s, paving the way for cross-border digital exchanges for businesses and governments.
link.europa.eu/8XH6cR
*Corrigendum: Correct link: link.europa.eu/g7CQPT
🛡️ Protecting our skies.
The @EU_Commission is gathering information to strengthen our ability to detect, track and identify drones in Europe.
For whom?
→ EU countries & relevant private-sector partners
Submit a proposal: link.europa.eu/JTr8KK
Cyber threats are a growing concern for everyone.
Together with @NATO, we have reflected on several developments on both sides and explored further avenues to strengthen the respective cyber defence mechanisms.
Read more about the Cyber Dialogue: link.europa.eu/kyDpg3
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
🔗link.europa.eu/kkfmpx
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: link.europa.eu/f3v3xF
⚠️ 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!
🗳️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: link.europa.eu/9gb9xD.
👋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.
🔗link.europa.eu/Jg4qQy
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
🔗link.europa.eu/Jg4qQy
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: link.europa.eu/9mNVMw
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: link.europa.eu/m3K9kr
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: link.europa.eu/Jg4qQy
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: link.europa.eu/YRgx9D
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: link.europa.eu/xt8Xdm
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.
link.europa.eu/WQj3qy
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: link.europa.eu/xcYM4X
📉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
link.europa.eu/mTYb3Y
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.
link.europa.eu/JjrMXx
