Digital Watch Observatory - Digital Governance in 50+ issues, 500+ actors, 5+ processes
The Commission issued its first Digital Services Act non-compliance ruling against X, citing misleading checkmarks, inadequate ad transparency and excessive barriers to the EU's public data access.
The failed override vote fell short of the required majority, prompting Tusk to promise a renewed push for rapid crypto regulation.
Major firms in South Korea move early to integrate Starlink as satellite links offer reliable coverage in remote regions and support modern fleet management across sea and air.
The Commission accepted TikTok’s binding commitments to improve advertising transparency, offering full ad content, faster updates and expanded researcher access under the Digital Services Act.
Simplifying digital rules for SMEs and start-ups emerged as a priority, with ministers insisting that reduced burdens must not undermine data protection or fundamental rights.
eSafety’s updated guidance prepares online platforms for codes that restrict harmful content and strengthen protections for Australia's young users who often encounter disturbing material unintentionally.
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WSIS+20 Process
The year 2025 marks 20 years since the finalisation of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), and a review process looking at 20 years of WSIS outcomes implementation will conclude with a high-level meeting at the UN General Assembly (UNGA), in December. This page keeps track of the process leading to the UNGA meeting in December 2025. It also provides background information about WSIS and related activities and processes since 1998.
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Digital Technologies
From internet applications to quantum computing, we focus on advanced and emerging digital technologies which are increasingly reshaping our economies and societies.
Clusters of Policy topics
We unpack digital policy by exploring over 50 topics – from access and sustainable development to network security and the future of work – classified in 7 clusters.
Processes
Follow some of the most important digital policy processes, from the EU's work on the Digital Services Act/Digital Markets Act to the UN Cybercrime Ad Hoc Committee.