The European Union is working on new digital rules and facing internal criticism

The European Union is advancing several new technology and digital regulations. Officials are calling for updated digital laws and stressing the importance of enforcing existing rules, while also considering extending bans under the AI Act to include sexual deepfakes.

At the same time, the EU is facing internal criticism about its democratic processes and how it handles dissent. Some opinion pieces argue the bloc is stifling free speech and expert opinions, and there are calls for it to focus on helping people use digital tools, not just building new systems.