media regulation

This edition features news about an in-depth analysis by Cullen International on the proposed Cloud and AI Development Act by the European Commission; debates on achieving EU digital sovereignty and child protection online in the European Parliament; the endorsement by the European Parliament of the provisional agreement on the AI Omnibus; an open-source strategy presented by the Commission; and a ruling from the Court of Justice of the EU on age verification for porn sites established in other member states. It also lists events taking place this week. The next edition of this report will be exceptionally published in two weeks’ time.

The Court urged Congress and government authorities to develop a special regulatory framework for foreign digital platforms, paying particular attention to content moderation and the protection of fundamental rights.

The EU top court held that member states cannot impose general age-verification obligations on providers established in another member state. However, they may require a specific provider to implement age-verification measures under the special derogation procedure of article 3(4) of the eCommerce Directive, where justified by the protection of minors and human dignity.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that a social media ban for children under 16 will be introduced in the United Kingdom. The ban would apply to platforms that enable social interaction and allow users to post content. The proposal also included restrictions on livestreaming and communication with strangers.

This edition features news about member states’ discussions on the proposed Cybersecurity Act 2 (CSA2); BEREC position on phase-out requirements in electronic communications networks in the CSA2; a new Benchmark by Cullen International on the implementation of the AI Act across EU countries; the publication of a code of practice on transparency of AI-generated content; discussions around the potential introduction of binding EU rules on the prominence of services of general interest; the adoption of a common template to notify data breaches under GDPR; and a provisional agreement by EU co-legislators on rules exempting some companies from GDPR's record-keeping obligations. It also lists events taking place this week.

At an event organised by the European Broadcasting Union on 9 June 2026, the EU Commission said it is considering a “European solution” that is enforceable, that goes beyond connected TV, and that takes into account national sensitivities in determining the services of general interest.