European Union: Technology

On 15 May 2026, the Hellenic Parliament adopted the New Law 5301/2026 (the Law) entitled 'Administrative Cooperation in the Field of Taxation – Transposition of Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226 of 17 October 2023 and Council Directive EU 2025/872 of 14 April 2025 Amending Directive 2011/16/EU on Administrative Cooperation in the Field of Taxation'.

The EU's Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) transitional period expires on 1 July 2026, marking a critical deadline for crypto-asset service providers operating in Europe. Without proper MiCA authorisation by this date, businesses must cease operations and implement orderly wind-down procedures, as pending applications do not grant permission to continue providing services. This comprehensive analysis examines the regulatory requirements, compliance obligations, and strategic considerations for cryp

On the seventh episode of our blockchain series, Counsel Dr. Anastasia Mallerou and Associate Sotiris Kolelis continue discussing MiCA, focusing on the changes for firms operating in the crypto space, the authorization involved and the effect on the crypto-assets market.

Le Monde Informatique relaie les résultats d’une étude menée par une association de défense des consommateurs, selon laquelle la majorité des principaux modèles d’intelligence artificielle générative ne respecteraient pas les exigences du droit européen...

Recent legislative changes in Malta have fundamentally transformed cybersecurity from a technical IT concern into a critical matter of corporate governance and legal liability. With the introduction of Legal Notice 89 of 2026 and the rise of AI-enabled cyber threats, organizations now face direct enforcement mechanisms and heightened expectations for cyber-risk management that can expose both companies and their directors to significant consequences.

The European Patent Office Board of Appeal examined whether mathematical steps for generating points on elliptic curves can contribute to technical character in cryptographic applications. The central question was whether designing a constant-time execution method to prevent timing attacks on secret parameters constitutes a technical effect, or remains merely an abstract mathematical exercise.

Le Monde Informatique relaie les résultats d’une étude menée par une association de défense des consommateurs, selon laquelle la majorité des principaux modèles d’intelligence artificielle générative ne respecteraient pas les exigences du droit européen...

The Data Protection Commission's 2025 Annual Report reveals a 45% surge in complaints, with access requests dominating regulatory concerns and AI-generated complaints adding new complexity to enforcement. As the DPC issued its largest-ever fine of €530 million against TikTok and expanded its use of reprimands, organisations face heightened scrutiny over transparency obligations, breach documentation, and the balance between innovation and data protection compliance.

European companies face a critical challenge as artificial intelligence transforms business operations, with only 15-20% prepared for the transition. Industry leaders Lutech, Impresoft, and TAS reveal how specialization, data governance, and process expertise separate successful AI implementation from costly experimentation. The real competitive advantage lies not in technology adoption itself, but in transforming AI into measurable business value through strategic integration and operational knowledge.