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 […]
The European Tech Alliance
Discover who is the European Tech Alliance (EUTA) in this one-pager. Promoting home-grown tech businesses is central to achieving the European Union’s (EU) wider goals. With the right conditions, our companies can strengthen Europe’s resilience and technological autonomy, protect and empower users online, and promote Europe’s values of transparency, rule of law and innovation to […]
Building Ethical Digital Interfaces: EUTA and MEP Alex Agius Saliba co-host workshop on consumer protection and the promotion of innovation
BRUSSELS, 7 November, 2023 – The European Tech Alliance (EUTA) co-hosted with MEP Alex Agius Saliba (S&D, MT) a workshop on “Building Ethical Digital Interfaces: How to protect consumers without hindering innovation”, in the European Parliament. The event brought together policymakers, digital rights experts, academics, and representatives from both consumer and tech domains, fostering a […]
Data Act: Rushed Adoption Will Likely Harm Implementation
BRUSSELS, 28 JUNE 2023 – Late last night, European Union negotiators reached a “provisional political agreement” on the Data Act. This compromise between the European Parliament, the Commission, and the Council of Ministers paves the way for formal adoption of the regulation. The Data Act aims to harmonise rules unlocking the potential of data in […]
Position Paper on the Artificial Intelligence Act Ahead of Trilogue Negotiations
The European Tech Alliance (EUTA) fully supports the Artificial Intelligence Act’s (AIA) objective of promoting artificial intelligence (AI) innovation while mitigating the negative impact of “highrisk AI”. EU tech companies should be encouraged to develop and use innovative AI models to compete with global players and foster EU competitiveness. Adopting a risk-based approach toregulating AI […]
AI Act: Ensuring European competitiveness through a risk-based regulation with strong innovation focus
BRUSSELS, 14 JUNE 2023 – Today, the European Parliament has adopted its position on the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. The European Tech Alliance (EUTA) fully supports the AI Act’s objective of promoting AI innovation while mitigating the risks associated with “high-risk AI”. EU tech companies should be encouraged to develop and use innovative AI […]