Mathieu Pollet
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French media colossus plans undeterred by antitrust report
French broadcasting giants TF1 and M6 said they will not change their merger plans to establish what commentators say could lead to the creation of a media colossus, despite competition watchdog, AdlC, saying it would pose "significant competition problems". → Read More
French court backs fraud detection programme based on 'freely accessible' data
The French tax authorities and customs can continue collecting "freely accessible" data on social media networks such as Facebook to combat illegal sales or tax fraud, France's highest administrative court, the Conseil d'Etat, has decided. → Read More
French fibre-optic deployment may get substantial makeover
French network operators could be forced to radically change their practices in the deployment of the fibre optic network if a bill tabled by Les Républicains Senator Patrick Chaize gets to be written into law. → Read More
Macron announces huge reforestation project amid wildfire nightmare
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a plan for wide-scale reforestation on Wednesday during his trip to the fire-ravaged region of South-West France. Since 12 July, more than 20,000 hectares of forest, spread over two sites near the city of Bordeaux, have gone up in flames – an area larger than Paris. Nearly 37,000 people had to be evacuated. Macron, who visited the area on Wednesday in a… → Read More
Google's update on app system payment raises eyebrows
Following Google's announcement on Tuesday (19 July) that it will open up its systems to competing app stores while also lowering fees, stakeholders have eyed it with suspicion noting it may require particular attention from regulators when the Digital Markets Act (DMA) comes into force. → Read More
French privacy watchdog calls for clearer rules on smart cameras
French privacy watchdog CNIL is calling for an update of the regulatory framework on surveillance devices so it can accommodate the rise in so-called "smart cameras". → Read More
UK lays out regulatory model for Artificial Intelligence
The UK is setting the stage for its future Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulatory model. Much like the EU, it suggests adopting a risk-based approach but will differ from the bloc by entrusting enforcement to a panel of regulators. → Read More
Amazon to refrain from using non-public, marketplace seller data ahead of DMA
The Commission opened on Thursday (14 July) a public consultation after Amazon committed to not using data of third-party sellers for its own benefit as a retailer, anticipating a key obligation of an upcoming EU law. → Read More
Uber Files gives new impetus to discussions on platform workers directive
The ongoing negotiations around the future directive on platform workers, which could ultimately reclassify many of them as employees, could well gain momentum after the revelations of the Uber files highlighting affinity between Emmanuel Macron and the American company, and while France has been dragging its move the file forward in the Council. → Read More
European cloud providers call "not to give in to the pressure" over sovereignty requirements
European cloud companies want to stand together as EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) is due to present its new certification scheme to ensure that services are impervious to extraterritorial laws, despite strong opposition. → Read More
France welcomes new chips production site in bid to become global player
France is set to welcome a new semiconductor production site on its soil as it continues the drive to position itself on the global market amid growing shortages, though it is still unclear where funding for the new plant is coming from. → Read More
French 'trusted cloud' label does not bother US tech giants
US tech giants are not letting France's revisited "trusted cloud" label - awarded to companies granting greater protection to users, including the guarantee that US law will not apply abroad - get in the way of their aspirations. → Read More
France appoints new digital minister with expanded portfolio
Following the government reshuffle, Jean-Noël Barrot was appointed minister delegate for the digital economy - a position the tech players felt was lacking in the country. → Read More
Ukraine's struggle to balance media freedom with national security interests
Calls for adherence to journalistic ethics in Ukraine are increasing amid multiple instances of attacks on civilian and military targets that followed the publication of data relating to the targets, but the Ukrainian authorities are struggling to find a balance. → Read More
What to take away from the French EU presidency on digital issues
On the eve of handing over to the Czech Republic, the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union can look back on many achievements in the digital field during its six-month chairmanship. → Read More
Ukraine war limited Moscow's ability to interfere in French election, report says
The Russian invasion of Ukraine redeployed the Kremlin's foreign interference capabilities, saw the ban on RT and Sputnik in the EU, and weakened attempts to influence the French presidential election. → Read More
French public broadcasting sector on strike, uncertain about its future
French public television and radio groups went on strike on Tuesday (June 28) against the planned abolition of the broadcasting licence fee paid by French households, which the service says ensures the proper functioning and independence of their newsrooms. → Read More
EU task force calls for digital commons foundation launch
There should be a new European foundation in charge of developing so-called "digital commons" across the bloc, said an EU task force asked to reflect on how to harness this tool for greater digital sovereignty. → Read More
Metaverse: how to regulate a space yet to be invented?
Although the metaverse promises great commercial opportunities, it raises a number of questions that regulators and legislators are having a hard time answering as this future evolution of the Internet is still at a very early stage. → Read More
French competition body accepts Google's commitments on 'neighbouring rights'
France's competition watchdog accepts Google's commitments following negotiations with press publishers over neighbouring rights, the body said on Tuesday (21 June), while the US giant said it will not contest the €500 million fine against it. → Read More