The Gigabit Infrastructure Act has entered into force, introducing new EU-wide rules to cut costs, simplify permits and accelerate the rollout of fibre and 5G networks. The legislation aims to boost Europe’s digital readiness by improving infrastructure sharing, coordinating civil works and ensuring new and renovated buildings are equipped for high-speed connectivity.
noyb, EDRi, and ICCL have jointly sent an open letter to the European Commission warning that the proposed Digital Omnibus package risks weakening protections in the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and AI Act. The groups argue that key concepts may be redefined in ways that enable broader data exploitation while reducing oversight. They urge the Commission to withdraw deregulatory measures and conduct a full, transparent review before pursuing legislative changes.
The new EU-Switzerland agreement opens full participation in Horizon Europe and Digital Europe.
Interested alumni can find detailed information and application instructions on ICANN’s Fellowship Program webpage.
The International Labour Organization has submitted its response to Revision 1 of the WSIS+20 Outcome Document, urging member states to embed decent work, labour protections and inclusive digital development throughout the negotiations. The ILO highlights the profound impact of digitalisation on jobs and working conditions, calling for stronger commitments to digital skills, fair labour standards, social protection, and governance frameworks that ensure AI and automation complement rather than displace workers.
At the CELAC–EU Summit in Colombia, the European Union and 33 Latin American and Caribbean nations adopted a joint roadmap to deepen cooperation on democracy, trade, and sustainable development. The plan includes major investments in clean energy, digital infrastructure, and disaster resilience, alongside initiatives on citizen security and social care, reaffirming the regions’ shared commitment to fair, multilateral partnership.
A new ENISA assessment finds that public administrations remain the most targeted sector in the EU, driven largely by short-lived DDoS campaigns carried out by hacktivist groups. The report warns that data breaches, ransomware and emerging AI-enabled threats pose growing risks to essential public services.
Proposals must be submitted by 24 November 2025. Accepted hosts will contribute to a global series of coordinated activities aimed at improving multilingual access to the internet’s infrastructure.
In an open letter, the scientists warn that repeating unverified assertions from tech CEOs risks distorting EU policymaking and undermining the credibility of the Commission’s work on AI regulation.
The partners state that children’s online safety can only be effectively addressed through coordinated action, as young people use digital platforms that operate across borders.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
