Physical borders are a thing of the past, now Europe has to tear down the digital ones. At the same time as digital services are already easing the lives of millions of EU citizens the challenges of a connected continent are becoming ever more diverse, such as cyber security, digital infrastructure and superfast internet.
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EU Parliament votes to cap cost of intra-EU calls
The European Parliament votes to put an end to the expensive international phone calls within the EU.
EU parliament approves copyright law in blow to big tech
The European Parliament approves a controversial EU copyright law that hands more power to news and record companies against internet giants like Google and Facebook.
Will EU copyright overhaul ‘break’ the internet?
EU lawmakers have backed a major overhaul of copyright law that was hailed by some as a much-needed win against Silicon Valley, but its impact on ordinary web-users remains unclear.
EU Parliament moves ahead on controversial copyright reforms
The newly adopted EU copyright law aims to ensure that artists and news publishers are fairly remunerated online.
EU Parliament set for ‘last chance’ vote on copyright
The European Parliament will soon vote on a contentious copyright law that has pitted news companies and stars like Beatles legend Paul McCartney against Google and the creators of Wikipedia.
EU online copyright dispute: a quick guide
European Parliament lawmakers will soon vote on a proposed EU copyright law that has set artists and news companies at odds with web giants such as Google and Facebook.