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EU prepares ICT supply chain toolbox amid tensions over Chinese vendors
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EU prepares ICT supply chain toolbox amid tensions over Chinese vendors

EU prepares ICT supply chain toolbox amid tensions over Chinese vendors

By |2025-09-18T08:11:55+00:00September03 17, 2025|

The EU’s ICT Supply Chain Toolbox will be presented on September 25, aiming to strengthen security of critical communications infrastructure against high-risk foreign suppliers such as Huawei and ZTE. While designed as guidance, Brussels is considering tying it to the Cybersecurity Act revision, which could make restrictions binding. Member states remain split, with Germany and Sweden moving toward phaseouts, while others like Spain and Hungary resist tougher measures.

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UNDP publishes digital participation guide to empower civic action

UNDP publishes digital participation guide to empower civic action

UNDP publishes digital participation guide to empower civic action

By |2025-09-16T16:41:40+00:00September39 16, 2025|

The Digital Participation Platforms Guide (2025 Edition) aims to equip governments, civil society, and public institutions with tools to select, launch, and manage digital platforms that promote transparency and participation.

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Nepal faces political crisis as protests turn deadly and civil society calls for accountability
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Nepal faces political crisis as protests turn deadly and civil society calls for accountability

Nepal faces political crisis as protests turn deadly and civil society calls for accountability

By |2025-09-24T10:53:45+00:00September44 16, 2025|

Nepal is facing its worst political crisis in years as youth-led protests over corruption and digital freedoms have been met with lethal state violence, leaving at least 51 dead and over 1,000 injured. Civil society groups are calling for accountability, independent investigations, and protection of fundamental freedoms, warning that without urgent reforms the country risks sliding into deeper instability.

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China releases version 2.0 of AI security governance framework
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China releases version 2.0 of AI security governance framework

China releases version 2.0 of AI security governance framework

By |2025-09-18T08:35:48+00:00September53 16, 2025|

ChatGPT said: China has released Version 2.0 of its AI Security Governance Framework, an updated set of rules to manage the risks of artificial intelligence as the technology evolves. Building on the 2024 framework, the new version refines risk classifications, introduces graded levels of risk, and updates preventive measures.

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Poland seeks delay of EU AI Act penalties for high-risk systems
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Poland seeks delay of EU AI Act penalties for high-risk systems

Poland seeks delay of EU AI Act penalties for high-risk systems

By |2025-09-18T08:14:22+00:00September59 16, 2025|

Warsaw proposed suspending sanctions under Article 99 while keeping oversight powers, expanding the use of AI sandboxes, and providing clearer compliance guidance.

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