EC Digital Strategy News (AI Act)

EU Workshop on Digital Services Act with Enlargement Countries

The European Commission hosted a workshop for EU enlargement countries on March 12-13, 2026, to discuss the Digital Services Act (DSA) and platform regulation. The event aimed to support these countries in their accession process by presenting ongoing DSA activities and addressing emerging online risks.

Digital Markets Act: Gatekeepers Submit Updated Compliance Reports

Six designated gatekeepers under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) have submitted updated compliance reports. These reports detail the measures implemented over the past year to adhere to the DMA's requirements.

DSA Transparency Reports Clarify Content Moderation

The EU has published harmonised transparency reports under the Digital Services Act (DSA), standardising content moderation data reporting for online services. This follows the adoption of an Implementing Regulation in July 2025, with the first reports due by March 2026.

EU Commission Hosts Digital Services Act Implementation Roundtable

The EU Commission held its 4th roundtable on Digital Services Act (DSA) implementation with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on February 27, 2026. The meeting provided updates on DSA enforcement activities and discussed support for CSOs.

AI Act: Code of Practice on AI-Generated Content

The EU AI Office convened working groups and workshops to gather stakeholder feedback on a draft Code of Practice for marking and labelling AI-generated content under the AI Act. Discussions focused on disclosure obligations, marking techniques, and responsibilities across the AI value chain.

European AI Innovation Month Announced

The European Commission and the Irish Presidency of the Council have announced the European AI Innovation Month, a series of events scheduled from mid-October to mid-November 2026. The initiative aims to discuss and showcase AI development and deployment in Europe, culminating in the European Apply AI Summit.

EU Investigates Shein Under Digital Services Act

The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against Shein under the Digital Services Act. The investigation will focus on the sale of illegal products, addictive design features, and the transparency of recommender systems. This action follows concerns about potential violations of EU digital regulations.

EU Seeks Experts for Frontier AI Forum

The European Commission's AI Office is seeking experts for a new Forum on Frontier AI, part of the European Frontier AI Initiative. Interested parties, including AI developers, investors, and industrial actors, can express their interest via an application form until March 12, 2026.

AI Code of Practice Taskforce Established for Implementation

Signatories to the EU's General-Purpose AI Code of Practice held their first meeting on January 30, 2026, to establish a Taskforce for implementation exchanges. The Taskforce will facilitate discussions among signatories on implementing the code and can provide input on guidance documents.

European Commission notifies Meta over AI assistants exclusion from WhatsApp

The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Meta, alleging a breach of EU antitrust rules by excluding third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp. The Commission intends to impose interim measures to prevent serious and irreparable harm to the market.