The European Union recently published two new pieces of legislation in the Official Journal of the European Union — the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the Product Liability Directive (PLD). Together, these regulations create a new framework for digital products, aiming to enhance digital trust and accountability. But for small businesses [...]
On November 14, 2024, ACT | The App Association participated in the Do iOS Developers Conference in Amsterdam, an inspiring event dedicated to developers and businesses building in the iOS ecosystem. Our panel, moderated by Borbala Szucs-Bartfai, the App Association’s EU policy manager, explored how developers and small and medium-sized [...]
As elections shape new governments around the globe, small businesses are closely watching how the results will impact their ability to innovate and grow. In Europe, the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission kicks off an era of regulatory priorities that could significantly affect [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the centre of regulatory discussion and action in the European Union, with conversations centred around its potential risks and benefits. As a result, we have seen three separate but related AI actions from policymakers in the EU: the EU AI Act, the AI Pact, and [...]
In today’s interconnected world, digital accessibility is more important than ever. At ACT | The App Association, we and our small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) member companies believe that all technology users deserve a fully accessible software experience and, ultimately, way of life. The European Accessibility Act (EAA) was designed [...]