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Cullen International's Weekly Highlights provide a concise overview of the key regulatory developments covered by our analysts in the past week.
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Digital Economy
European Parliament and Council agreed to postpone the application of rules for high-risk AI systems and introduce a new ban on AI practices regarding the generation of non-consensual sexual and intimate content (or child sexual abuse material). Co-legislators also clarified the competences of the AI Office for the supervision of AI systems based on general-purpose AI models.
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Media During the hearing on age assurance techniques for the protection of minors online, policymakers, regulators, academics, civil society and industry representatives broadly agreed that children need better online protection. However, there was wide disagreement on the role that age verification should play.
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Digital Economy In its first review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the Commission highlighted the positive impacts of the regulation, such as the opening of gatekeepers' ecosystems. Where the rules had not yet delivered results, the Commission often attributed this to the early stage of implementation of the obligations. The Commission also signalled that AI and cloud would be future focus areas. The review coincided with a European Parliament resolution calling for stronger DMA enforcement and raising concerns about digital sovereignty.
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Global Trends Cullen International's updated benchmark provides an overview of "who is doing what" in quantum technology in 16 jurisdictions around the world. The benchmark shows the key trends in government strategies, programmes, and budgets for quantum technology research. It also highlights that industry's efforts in the quantum technology landscape are becoming increasingly focused on practical, commercial applications.
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Media The Parliament plenary adopted a resolution calling for targeted criminal provisions and greater platform responsibility to address cyberbullying and online harassment.
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Spectrum Anatel awarded five regional 2x10 MHz licences in the 700 MHz band to regional operators Amazônia 5G, Brisanet, iez! and Unifique. The operators will pay a total of BRL 22.98m (US$4.37m) in one-off fees. Winning bidders must cover selected locations, including highway sections, in a deployment schedule with deadlines from December 2026 to December 2030.
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Online - 12 May 2026 2PM to 5PM CEST/GMT+2
The prominence of media services of general interest has become a central issue in European media regulation. By attending this online training you will understand how prominence rules are defined, implemented and enforced across Europe and why it has become essential for media services, platforms, regulators and policymakers.
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Online – 19 May 2026 2PM to 3PM CEST/GMT+2
Discover how European countries are reshaping their postal universal service to keep pace with changing user needs and declining letter volumes. Join Cullen International's free webinar for a concise overview of the latest regulatory updates, with a focus on key aspects of the amended postal legislation in Czechia and the UK.
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Online – 26 November 2026 2PM to 5PM CET/GMT+1
The Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) is set to enter a new phase of reform. Prepare for the next regulatory cycle by attending this online training that helps you understand what is likely to change, why, and with what implications for media actors, platforms and regulators.
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Online – 3 December 2026 2PM to 5PM CET/GMT+1
Audience measurement has become a key regulatory and economic issue in the European media ecosystem. At the same time, national implementation is starting to take shape, raising important questions for media regulators, market players and audience measurement organisations. This online training helps you understand what Article 24 EMFA requires, how it is being implemented, and what challenges lie ahead.
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More in-person regulatory training courses
coming soon!
- Mastering European telecoms regulation and competition law - Brussels, 6-9 October
- The new EU rules on AI & Cybersecurity - Brussels, 27-29 October
- Mastering EU environmental policy and practices - Brussels, 16 & 17 November
- Mastering European postal and delivery regulation - Brussels, 18 & 19 November
- The Digital Networks Act and beyond - Brussels, 24 & 25 November
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