04 November 2020
EU lawmakers draw up plans for human-centric AI framework
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/eu-lawmakers-draw-up-plans-for-human-centric-ai-framework

Substantial insights have emerged in recent weeks regarding what to expect from a forthcoming European Artificial Intelligence (AI) legislative proposal, due to be presented by the European Commission in early 2021.

16 July 2019
Webinar - European Electronic Communications Code
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/webinar-european-electronic-communications-code

In a webinar, broadcasted on 16th July 2019, we discussed the broadened scope of the EECC, new forms of access regulation, spectrum regulation and consequences for 5G and touched on the more harmonised end-user rights. ...

02 March 2020
AI regulatory plan targets 'high risk' applications
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/ai-regulatory-plan-targets-high-risk-applications

One of the building blocks of the European Commission's Digital Strategy is the White Paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which was also presented on 19 February. While the initial pledge by Commission President ...

04 December 2019
Get connected faster: panel debate with industry on implementation of the EECC
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/get-connected-faster-panel-debate-with-industry

Bird & Bird's Regulatory & Public Affairs seminar in Brussels on 3 December also featured a panel debate with various industry voices on the implementation of the recently adopted European Electronic Communications ...

07 October 2020
Majority of Member States miss deadline to implement revised audiovisual media rules
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/majority-of-member-states-miss-deadline-to-implement-revised-audiovisual-media-rules

Only three countries adopted legislative proposals to implement the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive 2018/1808 ("AVMSD") ahead of the 19 September 2020 deadline for transposition by the Member States. The ...

18 August 2020
The EU's Approach to AI – Recent Regulatory Developments
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/the-eus-approach-to-ai-recent-regulatory-developments

The European Union has long been interested in artificial intelligence (AI). Back in 2014, the EU first investigated the issue by producing guidelines on the regulation of robotics. Since then, they have continued to ...

06 July 2020
What lies ahead for regulation of the 5G ecosystem?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/what-lies-ahead-for-regulation-of-the-5g-ecosystem

Thierry Breton, described 5G connectivity as an “important pillar” for the EU (especially in light of the EU’s post-COVID economic recovery) and that “it is important to ensure the rapid deployment [of 5G] as a matter ...

06 April 2020
COVID-19 & Telecoms: country overview
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/covid-19-and-telecoms--country-overview

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, telecoms operators are faced with significant challenges, including: traffic growth, congestion, network continuity & security issues. On March 31st, the GSMA called for a relaxation ...

11 January 2021
Status and pain points in implementing the new telecoms code
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/global/status-and-pain-points-in-implementing-the-new-telecoms-code

The European Electronic Communications Code (the Code) came into force on 21 December 2020. Member States were due to adopt the Code in their national legislation by that date. However, only two Member States have ...

03 June 2020
P2B Regulation
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/p2b-regulation

EU transparency rules for relations between platforms and traders due to take effect