EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
15 September 24
Miljana Todorovic
This report gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during last week. This edition of the report also takes stock of reports published over the summer. Further, the report lists events taking place this week.
UK Digital Regulation Hub: your starting point to understanding post-Brexit digital policy and regulation
12 September 24
Miljana Todorovic
Cullen International’s new page provides an overview of the UK’s key policy and regulatory developments related to data, cybersecurity, AI and digital platforms. Since the UK left the EU, it has adopted initiatives that differ to some extent from the EU’s regulatory framework.
Draghi report proposes reduction of ex ante telecoms regulations and a European Commission veto on spectrum auction designs
10 September 24
Martin Schraa
The critical report on the European economy calls for increased investments and an EU-focussed regulatory approach to address Europe’s lack of competitiveness. This would include a “new approach to competition policy supporting a new Industrial Deal”.
Germany adopts draft law transposing NIS2 Directive
09 September 24
Visiola Pula
The draft transposition law is quite aligned with the obligations of the NIS2 Directive regarding the scope and security requirements. The draft law would oblige essential and important entities to use certain ICT products, services and processes that are certified at EU level. Moreover, to facilitate compliance with the NIS2 security measures, the draft law would enable essential entities to develop industry-specific standards.
Brazil suspends X due to noncompliance with takedown orders
04 September 24
Pedro Miranda
Users in Brazil who try to circumvent the suspension, e.g. by using a virtual private network (VPN) service, are subject to a daily fine of BRL 50,000. The company, formerly known as Twitter, closed its legal representation in Brazil.
EU AI Act: Commission consults on a code of practice for general-purpose AI models
29 August 24
Elisar Bashir
The code of practice will complement the AI Act by detailing the rules for providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models, which are applicable as of 2 August 2025. The consultation will also inform the work of the newly established AI Office on the implementation of other AI Act provisions related to GPAI models such as copyright-related matters and risk taxonomy. The EU executive body is gathering stakeholder views until 18 September 2024.