Updates

21 Jul 2026

Spain reports more than 40,000 online hate posts in June

Online hate speech increased in Spain as OBERAXE monitored discriminatory narratives across major digital platforms.

21 Jul 2026

UNIDIR publishes guidance on gender-responsive cybersecurity

Report outlines practical approaches for inclusive cyber policies.

21 Jul 2026

European Commission fines AliExpress €550 million for DSA breaches

AliExpress must submit a compliance plan following the European Commission decision.

21 Jul 2026

UN Global Mechanism on ICT security identifies ransomware and AI among key global cyber threats

The UN’s new permanent cyber mechanism shifted its focus to substantive discussions, with member states identifying ransomware, AI-enabled threats, critical infrastructure protection, and capacity development as key priorities for future international cooperation.

21 Jul 2026

UN Global Mechanism on cybersecurity begins work with focus on participation and consensus

The UN’s new permanent cyber mechanism began its substantive work by adopting its first programme of work while exploring how consensus, stakeholder participation, and practical cooperation will shape future discussions on international ICT security.

21 Jul 2026

Portugal launches implementation phase for digital government working groups

Technical groups begin implementing new public administration technology initiatives in portugal.

21 Jul 2026

UK urges businesses to make essential digital services more accessible

New initiative targets barriers affecting users of essential online platforms.

21 Jul 2026

European Central Bank moves digital euro project into next legislative phase

Following the European Parliament’s vote, the digital euro project has entered trilogue and could be issued in 2029.

21 Jul 2026

Spain invests in open-source AI design platform Penpot

Public funding will help Kaleidos expand its AI ready interface design platform.

21 Jul 2026

China expands high-quality datasets to support AI development

High-quality datasets expand to support research, industry and healthcare.