Cynthia Kroet
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Senior EU policy reporter @euronews, covering DSA, AI, cyber and telecom - cynthia.kroet (at) euronews.com - NL in Brussels
Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten make gains in blow to rightwing firebrand Geert Wilders.
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Dutch election shocker: What you need to know
Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten make gains in blow to rightwing firebrand Geert Wilders.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten make gains in blow to rightwing firebrand Geert Wilders.
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The tech industry is spending some €151 million annually on lobbying in Brussels: a rise of more than 50% when compared to four years ago, according to research by Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) and Lobby Control. More here:
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Big Tech spending on Brussels lobbying hits record high, report claims
The increase comes as pressure on the European Commission from the US administration to change its online platform and AI rules has gone up as well.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The tech industry is spending some €151 million annually on lobbying in Brussels: a rise of more than 50% when compared to four years ago, according to research by Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) and Lobby Control. More here:
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Support for far-right parties remains central and the rise of CDA's 'decency' agenda. What to watch out for at tomorrow's Dutch election.
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Dutch elections: Five things to watch
The Netherlands goes to the polls in an election that could see the far-right win, but no clear path to forming a government.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Support for far-right parties remains central and the rise of CDA's 'decency' agenda. What to watch out for at tomorrow's Dutch election.
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As in many European election campaigns, the cost of immigration has been a hot topic ahead of the Dutch vote, with many inflated figures being thrown about in the media and online.
Fact check: How much do immigrants cost the Netherlands?
As in many European election campaigns, the cost of immigration has been a hot topic ahead of the Dutch vote, with many inflated figures being thrown about in the media and online.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
As in many European election campaigns, the cost of immigration has been a hot topic ahead of the Dutch vote, with many inflated figures being thrown about in the media and online.
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De strijd om wie de grootste partij kan worden én effectief kan regeren is de laatste dagen voor de verkiezingen nog in volle gang. De PVV en GroenLinks-PvdA hengelen naar een strategische stem.
De spanning in een campagne zonder duidelijke richting houdt tot het laatste moment aan
Verkiezingen: De strijd om wie de grootste partij kan worden én effectief kan regeren is de laatste dagen voor de verkiezingen nog in volle gang. De PVV en GroenLinks-PvdA hengelen naar een strategische stem, en D66 heeft nog het grootste kiezerspotentieel.
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October 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
De strijd om wie de grootste partij kan worden én effectief kan regeren is de laatste dagen voor de verkiezingen nog in volle gang. De PVV en GroenLinks-PvdA hengelen naar een strategische stem.
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The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, aimed at protecting consumers from misleading influencer marketing, could include stricter rules for influencers.
Rise of political influencers sparks questions about ad regulation
The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, aimed at protecting consumers from misleading influencer marketing, could include stricter rules for influencers.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, aimed at protecting consumers from misleading influencer marketing, could include stricter rules for influencers.
EU summit begins as Belgium threatens to block €140bn loan for Ukraine. Follow live: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
EU summit begins as Belgium threatens to block €140bn loan for Kyiv
EU leaders have a packed agenda during their one-day summit on Thursday.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
EU summit begins as Belgium threatens to block €140bn loan for Ukraine. Follow live: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Popular generative AI bot ChatGPT could face the EU's strictest platform rules under the Digital Services Act, as it surpassed 120 million monthly users in Europe earlier this week.
ChatGPT could face strictest set of EU rules as user numbers rise
Popular generative AI bot ChatGPT could face the EU's strictest platform rules under the Digital Services Act, as it surpassed 120 million monthly users in Europe earlier this week.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Popular generative AI bot ChatGPT could face the EU's strictest platform rules under the Digital Services Act, as it surpassed 120 million monthly users in Europe earlier this week.
The European Commission is not considering a so-called “stop the clock”, or a pause, of the implementation phase of the AI Act, an official told EU lawmakers.
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EU Commission rebuffs calls to press pause on AI Act
The upcoming digital omnibus will also not entail a complete overhaul of the rulebook.
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September 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The European Commission is not considering a so-called “stop the clock”, or a pause, of the implementation phase of the AI Act, an official told EU lawmakers.
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The EU rules on AI should be paused while potential “drawbacks” are assessed, Mario Draghi said today. More here:
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Draghi calls for pause to AI Act to gauge risks
The call comes after businesses have repeatedly called for a stop the clock on the EU’s AI rules. #EuropeNews
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September 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The EU rules on AI should be paused while potential “drawbacks” are assessed, Mario Draghi said today. More here:
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Dutch regulator ACM has opened a probe into Snapchat on suspicion of breaching the EU’s online platform rules for allowing the sale of vapes to minors. More here:
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Snapchat hit with Dutch probe over online sale of vapes to minors
The Dutch regulator said it is in contact with the European Commission about the investigation into Snapchat, one of the 25 largest online platforms in Europe.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Dutch regulator ACM has opened a probe into Snapchat on suspicion of breaching the EU’s online platform rules for allowing the sale of vapes to minors. More here:
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The General Court today dismissed Zalando's appeal against its designation as a very large platform under the EU's Digital Services Act, meaning it's bound to the strictest platform rules.
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Online retailer Zalando bound by strictest EU platform rules: court
EU Court sides with European Commission in landmark platform rules case.
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September 3, 2025 at 7:54 AM
The General Court today dismissed Zalando's appeal against its designation as a very large platform under the EU's Digital Services Act, meaning it's bound to the strictest platform rules.
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A hearing in the US House of Representatives on EU digital policy later today is set to reflect the growing divide between the EU and US on how to regulate big tech companies. More here: www.euronews.com/next/2025/09...
US Congress hearing set to tease tensions with EU over digital rules
EU tech regulation came under fire as soon as the US administration of Donald Trump took office.
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September 3, 2025 at 6:09 AM
A hearing in the US House of Representatives on EU digital policy later today is set to reflect the growing divide between the EU and US on how to regulate big tech companies. More here: www.euronews.com/next/2025/09...
The Ombudsman decided to open an inquiry related to the ongoing European Data Protection Supervisor selection process. More here:
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Ombudsman opens inquiry into Commission’s silence on EU privacy chief
The mandate of the current European Data Protection Supervisor expired in December, but no decision on the successor has been taken.
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September 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The Ombudsman decided to open an inquiry related to the ongoing European Data Protection Supervisor selection process. More here:
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In exactly two months, the next Dutch parliamentary election will take place. More here on the campaign: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Geert Wilders’ far-right party leading two months before Dutch vote
Topics including migration, the economy, housing and foreign affairs are expected to dominate the campaign. #EuropeNews
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August 29, 2025 at 6:32 AM
In exactly two months, the next Dutch parliamentary election will take place. More here on the campaign: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen “will fight back” against any unfounded claims regarding EU tech legislation, the EU Commission has said in response to growing criticism about her absence in the wake of Donald Trump's comments earlier this week. www.euronews.com/next/2025/08...
EU tech chief to 'fight back’ against Trump’s allegations: Commission
Lawmakers express criticism about Henna Virkkunen’s absence regarding the recent US government threats.
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August 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen “will fight back” against any unfounded claims regarding EU tech legislation, the EU Commission has said in response to growing criticism about her absence in the wake of Donald Trump's comments earlier this week. www.euronews.com/next/2025/08...
The German DSA coordinator received more than 800 complaints last year:
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German watchdog received more platform complaints than EU counterparts
The Federal Network Agency said it started four administrative proceedings against online platforms.
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August 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The German DSA coordinator received more than 800 complaints last year:
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Member states had to transpose the rules into national legislation by 17 October last year.
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Eight EU countries still missing cyber rules for critical sectors
Member states had to transpose the rules into national legislation by 17 October last year.
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August 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Member states had to transpose the rules into national legislation by 17 October last year.
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A new study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens.
ChatGPT gives teens dangerous advice, study warns
A new study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens.
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August 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
A new study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens.
Germany is one of several EU member states that have missed a 2 August deadline to put oversight authorities in place on AI.
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German government urged to start proper supervision of AI
Germany is one of several EU member states that have missed a 2 August deadline to put oversight authorities in place on AI.
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August 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Germany is one of several EU member states that have missed a 2 August deadline to put oversight authorities in place on AI.
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The Data Act will start to apply next month, just months before the planned EU Commission's digital simplification package. More here: www.euronews.com/next/2025/08...
Timing of new data rules and plan to cut red tape baffles tech sector
The Data Act enters into force in September, three months before the European Commission digital simplification measures will be presented.
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August 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The Data Act will start to apply next month, just months before the planned EU Commission's digital simplification package. More here: www.euronews.com/next/2025/08...
The European Commission has formally withdrawn proposals on AI Liability and Standard Essential Patents (SEP), despite some resistance from lawmakers and member states. More here:
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July 31, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The European Commission has formally withdrawn proposals on AI Liability and Standard Essential Patents (SEP), despite some resistance from lawmakers and member states. More here:
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Meta halts political advertising in the EU due to ‘unworkable’ rules
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Meta halts political advertising in the EU due to ‘unworkable’ rules
The EU’s transparency rules for political advertising, aimed at restricting foreign interference, will apply as of 10 October.
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July 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Meta halts political advertising in the EU due to ‘unworkable’ rules
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US Big Tech giant Meta said last week that it will not sign the EU's Code of Practice on GPAI. Here's who's in and who's out: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Meta won’t sign EU’s AI Code, but who will?
The rules on general purpose artificial intelligence will enter into force on 2 August. #EuropeNews
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July 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
US Big Tech giant Meta said last week that it will not sign the EU's Code of Practice on GPAI. Here's who's in and who's out: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Meta will not sign the EU's Code of Practice on general purpose AI. More here: www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...
Meta rebuffs EU's AI Code of Practice
The company has previously been critical on the Commission’s work on GPAI, claiming it stifles innovation.
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July 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Meta will not sign the EU's Code of Practice on general purpose AI. More here: www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...