UK election: parties take battle for ideas to social media
At a dingy office space in north London, around 60 Labour activists busied themselves recently with the basics of modern campaigning before the UK general election
EU, Japan move closer on data protection deal
An agreement between the EU and Japan should ensure smooth data traffic. If it comes into force, the "world's largest safe traffic space" would be created.
EU says ‘thanks Mr Zuckerberg’ for highlighting new data rules
The EU thanks Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg for highlighting the bloc's new data protection rules after he said the social media giant planned to follow them during grilling by US lawmakers.
EU pushes to improve digital competency in member states
European Commission has t adopted new initiatives to improve key competences and digital skills of European citizens, to promote common values and pupils' awareness of the functioning of the European Union.
Internet access in the EU
Fast and easily accessible broadband internet is the prerequisite for digitalization in Europe. This visualization shows the status quo in the EU.
Denmark tops the European online banking
Paying online is becoming increasingly popular in Europe. But huge differences between countries still exist.
Mobile surfing
Frequency of using the mobile Internet in European comparison.
Here’s how a self-driving car works
Within the space of 15 years self-driving cars will probably be a common sight on roads. This means robot cars will have to act in potentially life-threatening situations. Scientists are teaching the machines to make complex decisions in an emergency. The graphic illustrates how a self-driving car works.
Macron meets resistance from Irish PM on digital tax
French President Emmanuel Macron's push for a new EU tax on internet giants meets resistance from Ireland.
EU to propose new Google, Facebook tax in 2018: Juncker
The EU will propose a new tax on tech giants such as Google and Facebook next year despite opposition by several states, European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker says