Stripe joins the EUTA
The European Tech Alliance (EUTA) continues to grow and welcomes Stripe, the Irish financial infrastructure platform for businesses which aims to increase the GDP of the internet.
EUTA provides input on the DSA transparency report template
In its feedback on the European Commission’s Implementation Act on the transparency reporting obligations, EUTA invite the European Commission to (i) grant time for European companies’ compliance success, (ii) avoid excessive data requirements which are not required to meet the DSA’s objectives and would place a disproportionate burden on European platforms, (iii) align transparency reporting obligations with the statement of reasons database and (iv) recognise the varied legal definitions of illegal content across EU Member States.
DMA countdown: EUTA urges gatekeepers to open dialogue with businesses
With only 50 days to the compliance deadline of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Tech Alliance along with 24 companies and 8 associations urge designated DMA gatekeepers to enter into a constructive dialogue with business users and other stakeholders, such as business and consumer associations, to ensure full DMA compliance as from 7 March 2024.
EUTA Announces New Leadership
The European Tech Alliance (EUTA) is eager to commence 2024 with renewed vigour, featuring a newly appointed leadership team. On the first of January 2024, Antoine Jouteau, the CEO of Adevinta became the new EUTA President and Robert Torvelainen, Senior Manager for EU Public Policy at Wolt, became the new chair of the board. Both […]
Following a successful two-year term, Kristin Skogen Lund, as President, and Aurélie Caulier, as Chair of the Board, resigned.
In an important development for the European Tech Alliance (EUTA), Kristin Skogen Lund, the current EUTA President and CEO of Schibsted, as well as Aurélie Caulier, the current chair of the board; are stepping down from their roles on the 31st December 2023, marking the conclusion of their impactful two-year tenure.
EUTA Reacts to the AI Act Trilogue Agreement
European Union negotiators have reached a “provisional political agreement” on the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA). This compromise between the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the Council of the European Union paves the way for formal adoption of the Regulation. The AI Act will regulate the most risky artificial intelligence systems for years to come. […]
AI Act: Co-legislators should enable European tech leadership, protect consumers and promote AI innovation
As the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act moves to its the final negotiation stage, the European Tech Alliance (EUTA) calls for thoughtful consideration to ensure a balanced regulatory framework. It is essential to have an AI framework that protects consumers, enables European tech leadership and promotes AI Innovation. The EUTA invites co-legislators to: Adopt a risk-based […]
European tech companies meet Belgian officials ahead of their Presidency of the Council of the EU
The European Tech Alliance (EUTA) convened with Belgian officials on 27th and 28th November 2023 to discuss key priorities as Belgium prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the EU from January 2024. 11 EUTA members met with the Belgian Secretary of State for Digitalisation, Mathieu Michel, as well as Jérôme Debrulle, the […]
European Tech Alliance Manifesto for 2030: Unlock European tech leadership at home and beyond
Today, the European Tech Alliance (EUTA) presents its bold, forward-looking manifesto, outlining a strategic roadmap for Europe’s digital policy from now to 2030. In times of geopolitical and economic instability, promoting home-grown tech businesses has never been more central to achieving the European Union’s wider goals. With the right conditions, EUTA members can strengthen Europe’s […]
European tech companies face an overwhelming amount of rules, harming their ability to grow and compete.
The digital world is a fully regulated sector with a wide range of new and updated rules. Today, up to 30% of EU tech companies resources can be taken up by compliance instead of focusing on the company’s growth and innovation. In a world where competition for tech developers is fierce and global, it puts […]