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The IGF Dynamic Coalitions Coordination Group call for stronger recognition, accessibility, and sustainable support in the WSIS+20 process

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The IGF Dynamic Coalitions Coordination Group call for stronger recognition, accessibility, and sustainable support in the WSIS+20 process

By Boris Begovic|2025-11-27T23:40:13+00:00July00 18, 2025|

The IGF Dynamic Coalitions Coordination Group (DCCG) has submitted a comprehensive joint input to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper, urging negotiators to recognise the year-round work of Dynamic Coalitions, ensure a sustainable and permanent IGF mandate, and integrate accessibility, capacity building, cybersecurity, open education, and media sustainability across the Zero Draft. The submission also compiles detailed thematic contributions from individual coalitions, highlighting gaps and proposing concrete language to strengthen inclusion, rights-based governance, and multistakeholder participation.

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European Commission issues guidelines on obligations for general-purpose AI models ahead of AI act implementation

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European Commission issues guidelines on obligations for general-purpose AI models ahead of AI act implementation

By Boris Begovic|2025-07-18T10:03:32+00:00July32 18, 2025|

The guidelines represent the Commission’s interpretation of the AI Act and will be used to guide enforcement. While not legally binding, they provide a practical framework for identifying GPAI models, determining provider responsibilities, and understanding exemptions.

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ETSI position paper on the revision of EU standardisation regulation

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ETSI position paper on the revision of EU standardisation regulation

By Boris Begovic|2025-07-23T09:56:24+00:00July23 18, 2025|

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has submitted its response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the revision of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. The paper outlines ETSI’s positions on accelerating standardisation, improving international influence, enhancing access and inclusiveness, and safeguarding the integrity of the European Standardisation System.

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Global Digital Justice Forum calls for structural reforms, public financing and digital democracy in its WSIS+20 input

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Global Digital Justice Forum calls for structural reforms, public financing and digital democracy in its WSIS+20 input

By Boris Begovic|2025-11-27T18:12:49+00:00July00 17, 2025|

The Global Digital Justice Forum has submitted an extensive contribution to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper, urging UN member states to place digital justice, public interest governance and structural reforms at the centre of the Zero Draft. The submission highlights persistent global inequalities, Big Tech consolidation, failures of market-led connectivity, and the need for public financing, community-driven digital commons, international tax justice, and rights-centred data and AI governance. It positions WSIS+20 as a pivotal moment to rethink global digital governance and realign it with social justice, ecological sustainability and democratic participation.

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AI office opens signature process for General-Purpose AI Code of Practice

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AI office opens signature process for General-Purpose AI Code of Practice

By Boris Begovic|2025-07-17T14:33:43+00:00July42 17, 2025|

Signatories will be publicly listed on 1 August 2025, ahead of the entry into application of the AI Act’s obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models on 2 August 2025.

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ICANN raises concerns over AFRINIC election irregularities

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ICANN raises concerns over AFRINIC election irregularities

By Boris Begovic|2025-07-17T11:24:21+00:00July21 17, 2025|

The open letter dated 16 July 2025 from ICANN President and CEO Kurt Erik Lindqvist is a formal communication addressed to the Honorable Avinash Ramtohul, Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation of Mauritius, and to Mr. Gowtamsingh Dabee, the court-appointed Receiver of AFRINIC (African Network Information Center). The letter outlines ICANN’s serious concerns about AFRINIC’s recent governance crisis, particularly around its annulled board elections, and presents a call for transparency, compliance, and reform.

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European Parliament working group welcomes GPAI Code of Practice finalisation

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European Parliament working group welcomes GPAI Code of Practice finalisation

By Boris Begovic|2025-07-18T10:09:03+00:00July59 17, 2025|

The code will be complemented by guidelines, clarifying which models fall within the scope of the AI Act's GPAI rules. The AI Act’s obligations on GPAI models will enter into force on 2 August 2025.

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European Commission ppens applications for AI Act Advisory Forum

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European Commission ppens applications for AI Act Advisory Forum

By Boris Begovic|2025-07-23T10:12:33+00:00July28 17, 2025|

The European Commission has launched a call for applications to join the Advisory Forum established under the AI Act. The forum will support the effective implementation of the regulation by offering independent advice and technical expertise from diverse sectors. Applications are open until 14 September 2025.

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Europe to launch Eurosky to regain digital control

By Boris Begovic|2025-07-29T08:29:13+00:00July00 17, 2025|

Europe launches Eurosky to reduce tech reliance on the U.S. and boost digital sovereignty.

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EXA to boost European connectivity with new fibre route and subsea cable

By Boris Begovic|2025-07-22T13:27:38+00:00July00 17, 2025|

EXA Infrastructure has launched a major 1,200 km fibre route connecting key European hubs, featuring the first new North Sea subsea cable in 25 years.

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