Cybersecurity and Data Protection
Greek prosecutor closes spyware scandal probe, infuriating opposition and victims
Opposition parties deplore decision to end “Predatorgate” inquest, with one MP labelling it a “disgrace for the country.”
Emmanuel Macron nominates Thierry Breton for another term at European Commission
French fiber optic cables hit by ‘major sabotage’ in second Olympics attack
Former Greek spy boss denies using illegal malware
Elon Musk’s X under fire over harvesting users’ data to train AI chatbot
EU prosecutors probe Europol over official’s hiring
Spyware targeted MEP critical of Hungary
Russia cracks down on personal phones on the frontline
Ukrainian open-source investigators said the new restrictions will make it harder to analyze Russian movements.
Who will be the next European commissioners?
What we know so far about Ursula von der Leyen’s next top team.
Curb your snooping, European Commission tells EU governments
The EU executive tells member countries national security isn’t a blank check to justify spyware use.
Warnings mount that cybercriminals may be exploiting global tech outage
The outage is increasingly being referenced in phishing attempts, CrowdStrike and others warn.
Global tech outage takes down banks, media, airports
The disruptions have been described as a “global technology issue.”
Von der Leyen is in! Let the fighting over the next European Commission begin.
EU leaders will fight back against “too powerful” von der Leyen as she assembles her team.
In conversation: Broadcom and Telia on sovereign cloud
Demand for sovereign cloud is soaring – it is a necessary shift, but there are various obstacles we need to overcome first.
It’s Christmas in July (for Commissioners)! Von der Leyen hands out policy gifts ahead of key vote.
Ursula von der Leyen presents herself as a beacon of stability to secure another five years at the head of the EU’s executive.
French government resigns, ushering in indefinite transition period
The Attal administration will now serve as a caretaker government until a new prime minister is appointed.
Germany goes soft on China, dragging out Huawei ban until 2029
Berlin’s Western partners will be pleased it is cutting ties with the Chinese 5G equipment maker, even if the terms of the deal suggest a capitulation.
Ukraine’s ‘people’s satellite’ wreaks havoc on Russian targets
Ukrainian military intelligence has been using the satellite to target Russian troops, weapons and logistics.
Le Pen pushes back against Macron picking Breton as EU commissioner
New fight brews between French president and surging far right ahead of snap election.
Delivering digital sovereignty to EU governments
China’s military is tapping into EU-funded research
Ties with high-risk Chinese universities come at an awkward time for the bloc.
Reynders defeated in race to lead Council of Europe
Swiss former president Berset is expected to take the reins of the Strasbourg-based human rights organization in September.
The Hungarian presidency: Let the games begin
Brussels holds its breath as Budapest takes over rotating Council presidency.
How to navigate Hungary’s EU presidency policy agenda like a pro
The country’s Council stint will be marked by political change in Brussels following the EU election.
EU cancels vote on child sexual abuse law amid encryption concerns
Countries clash over how to safeguard privacy when rooting out illegal pictures and grooming on private chat apps.
Espionage and cyberattack threat reaches new dimension in Germany, interior minister warns
Russia adjusted its intelligence strategy following the expulsion of its diplomats in 2023, Nancy Faeser said.
These are Europe’s new MEPs
POLITICO has pulled together a list of Europe’s new parliamentarians from each member country.
Gulf money’s targeting of European telecoms raises hackles
State-owned Gulf telecoms giants are scooping up European assets as the EU becomes more dubious about foreign investors.
Dutch party websites attacked as EU vote kicks off
The cyberattacks were claimed by a pro-Russian hacker group called HackNeT.
US sets stage for antitrust probes of Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI
The U.S. Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission are nearing an agreement to divvy up investigations of potential anticompetitive conduct by some of the world’s largest technology companies in the artificial intelligence industry, according to three people with knowledge of the negotiations.
Israel targeted more than 120 US lawmakers in disinformation campaign
The lawmakers were mostly Democrats, and the campaign involved pro-Israeli military posts on their accounts over the past year.