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The EU initiative to create a single digital corporate regime for startups has met resistance from member states and trade unions, while a founders' campaign has warned of the project being 'diluted.' A leaders' summit has been scheduled for February 2027 to break the deadlock.
Otabek YusupovOn 19 October, the European Parliament's Committee on Legal Affairs once again failed to approve the draft report on the EU Inc initiative — a pan-European form of company that would allow a business to be registered in one country and operate across the entire bloc. The sticking point is disagreements over workers' rights, with both startup founders and trade unions unhappy with the current version of the draft.
Otabek YusupovA joint order of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services, registered with the Ministry of Justice on 23 October 2026, updates the procedure for determining tariffs and the composition of costs for drinking water, wastewater disposal, hot water and heating for entities for which utility services are not their core activity. The document does not provide for any increase in the tariffs themselves.
Aziz KarimovItalian President Sergio Mattarella, at the opening of the Festival of Regions, called for rapid measures against the 'improper and uncontrolled' use of artificial intelligence, stressing the need for regulation and the risks fake news poses to public opinion and democracy.
Aziz KarimovGreece's parliament has approved by majority vote a law banning children under 15 from using social media. It will take effect on January 1, 2027 and will require platforms to verify users' age. Only the ruling party New Democracy supported the law; the opposition voted against or abstained. Greece is following the example of Australia and other countries introducing similar restrictions.
Sevara AzamovaChancellor John Healey announced plans to simplify reporting and cut 'pointless paperwork' for businesses, which the Treasury estimates will save almost £800m. The announcement was made ahead of Healey's first budget on Wednesday. The Conservatives criticised the initiative, while the CBI urged waiting to see actual delivery.
Javlon TursunovAI minister Kanishka Narayan told the BBC that control over AI should belong to society and democracy, not a narrow group of tech elites. He compared the scale of change to the industrial revolution, described the discovery of 500 vulnerabilities in government systems using AI for £13,000, and hinted at an AI announcement in the budget.
Sevara AzamovaAs part of the SHOT PROVERKA project investigation, a journalist posing as a wholesale buyer contacted a factory in Dongguan. The manufacturer quoted 20–60 yuan per device and said the restrictions did not scare it, with deliveries possible to Russia, Vietnam and within China. The legality of the deliveries has not been confirmed.
Sevara AzamovaThe British campaign Pull the Plug is organizing a protest outside the BBC building and a march through central London on December 5 against the rapid spread of AI. The group demands a moratorium on new data centers, the convening of citizens' assemblies to develop AI regulation, and criticizes the influence of OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon on policy.
Madina UsmonovaThe European Commission has proposed a reform of EU pesticide regulation: indefinite approval of active substances would become the norm, while safety reviews would become the exception. The Commission cites bureaucratic delays and farmers' interests, but more than 500 scientists and UN experts are demanding an independent assessment of risks to health and the environment.
Javlon TursunovIn an interview with NBC News, Bill Gates said that modern AI tools could become a dangerous weapon in the hands of unscrupulous people, and stressed the need for legislative oversight. Cybersecurity expert David Linthicum, whom Tom's Guide approached, considers the scenario of a billion deaths unlikely in the near future, but acknowledges current risks: data leaks, fraud, deepfakes, and poorly secured AI implementation in corporate systems.
Sevara AzamovaThe European Commission has opened formal proceedings against Booking.com: it will examine whether the platform is doing enough to combat fake listings and phishing, and whether it complies with advertising labelling rules. This is the first DSA case against the service; possible fines are up to 6% of global annual turnover. The company says it is fully ready to cooperate.
Sevara AzamovaThe government of England has announced plans: only trained doctors and certain medical professionals will be able to perform liquid BBLs, vampire facials and deep peels; procedures for minors will be banned, with offenders facing fines of up to £4,000. Consultations will take place before the bill is introduced to parliament in spring 2027.
Javlon TursunovAt the 'People's AI Assembly' event in Manhattan, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said federal authorities have completely abdicated AI regulation and urged city residents not to treat the technology's spread as inevitable. He recalled the ban on AI in elementary and middle schools and the requirement to disclose AI generation in real estate listing photos.
Sardor QodirovThe Norwegian government announced it is finalizing a bill banning social media for children under 16. The restrictions will also cover potentially harmful online games and messengers, likely including TikTok, Snapchat and Roblox. The bill is to be submitted to parliament by the end of the year, with age verification responsibility placed on tech companies.
Aziz KarimovThe Australian government has introduced the Digital Duty of Care bill to parliament, which would require social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content and see only posts from accounts they follow. The initiative was backed by the 'Fix Our Feeds' campaign; critics, including the Trump administration, fear censorship, while implementation raises doubts given difficulties with the already existing social media ban for children.
Sardor QodirovDublin hosted the International AI Summit with more than 1,500 guests, including Demis Hassabis and Brad Smith. Discussions covered Europe's competitiveness, regulation, and AI's energy costs. Critics pointed to a lack of critical voices and protests against Big Tech influence.
Sardor QodirovTurkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said that amendments to legislation to strengthen the fight against capital market crimes will be completed by early 2027. The measures will affect coordinated fund operations, transparency of share ownership, and will include sanctions against violators.
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