Simplification has always been a political promise in Brussels. From the early crusades against red tape in the 1970s to today’s calls for a “paradigm shift,” history shows that cutting complexity is easier said than done. The EU’s digital rulebook, built layer upon layer over the past decade, is now a dense forest of overlapping obligations: GDPR, Data Governance Act, Data Act, NIS2 AI Act and more. Each was designed to protect rights and foster trust, but together they have created a compliance maze that even the best legal teams struggle to navigate.

On 14 July 2025, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) announced the formation of its new Advisory Group for the 2025–2028 term, which will officially begin on 1 August, following the end of the previous group’s mandate on 31 July. The newly appointed group includes experts from academia, public bodies, and industry.  Established under Article 21 of the 2019 EU Cybersecurity Act, the Advisory Group replaced ENISA’s former Permanent Stakeholders Group with a streamlined structure.

The Quantum Europe Strategy lays out the EU’s blueprint to become a global leader in quantum technologies. Building on world-class research and a strong startup base, the Strategy outlines five strategic areas with clear actions to move from fragmented innovation to coordinated deployment. And yet, for all its promise, it may fall short of its historic potential if one crucial piece remains missing: industrial demand.

With the UN’s declaration of 2025 as the Year of Quantum, Europe appears to share the priority with the release of the EU Roadmap for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and the upcoming EU Quantum Strategy (due 2 July 2025). The two announcements, released within a fortnight of one another reflect a Union that plans a coordinated approach to quantum technologies; one that positions security, innovation, and industry at its core. Yet, the success of these initiatives hangs on the role of industry in the follow-up.

After weeks of high-level dialogue meetings with industry and civil society, the European Commission has published its highly anticipated Industrial Action Plan for the Automotive Sector.

The German elections had everyone’s eyes on Sunday, and the results were clear. Friedrich Merz and the CDU/CSU have won and are already looking to chart a new course for Germany, especially on security and defence.

As ‘Donald Trump 2.0’ kicks-off by pulling the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement and putting a pause on foreign assistance, Poland has launched its six-month EU Council Presidency under a different rallying cry: “Security, Europe!”.

Today we will focus on the French revised National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP) to see how one of the first countries to join the European Union is integrating this critical technology into its climate strategy.

Today we will focus on the French revised National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP) to see how one of the first countries to join the European Union is integrating this critical technology into its climate strategy.

The Dutch vision for CCS shows us effective policy frameworks and implementation strategies that can inform and inspire similar efforts across the EU. 

The Dutch vision for CCS shows us effective policy frameworks and implementation strategies that can inform and inspire similar efforts across the EU.