ICANN has released the official rulebook for the 2026 round of new generic top-level domains in six languages. The Applicant Guidebook explains, step by step, how organisations can apply to operate new domain name extensions and how those applications will be evaluated.
ICANN has published a report examining how often internationalised domain names appear in Internet security block lists. The analysis covers reported cases of malware, phishing, and botnet activity between late 2023 and late 2025.
An updated overview by the Council of Europe’s Cybercrime Programme Office shows that nearly all UN Member States have reformed or are reforming cybercrime laws, with significant advances in criminal provisions and international cooperation.
The European Ombudsman has launched a formal inquiry into the use of artificial intelligence in the assessment of EU funding proposals, following concerns about transparency and data protection.
Members of the Freedom Online Coalition have issued a joint statement responding to a nationwide internet shutdown in Iran. The statement outlines concerns about the impact of connectivity disruptions on access to information and fundamental rights.
ICANN has opened a public consultation on a proposal to change the cryptographic algorithm used to secure the core of the Internet’s domain name system. The change, planned to begin in 2027, affects how trust is established when users access websites worldwide.
A coalition of human rights and digital rights organisations has sent an open letter to the Swiss government warning that proposed changes to data retention rules could undermine privacy, free expression, and Switzerland’s alignment with European human rights standards.
The EU’s AI Office will take part in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 by hosting two panel sessions focused on public-sector innovation and the governance of advanced AI systems. The sessions aim to explain how cooperation between governments and AI developers can shape practical and accountable uses of artificial intelligence.
Indonesia has reinstated access to the AI tool Grok after platform owner X committed to stronger compliance measures, but authorities warn that renewed violations could lead to another ban.
Spain is preparing legislation that would prohibit children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. The proposal is part of a broader effort to address online risks for minors and would introduce mandatory age-verification requirements for platforms.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
