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 [...]
A Scroll Down Memory Lane: November 2024’s Member Mondays ACT | The App Association’s members are at the forefront of innovation, leveraging technology to create meaningful solutions that drive positive change. Each month, we spotlight these trailblazing small businesses through our Member Monday series. In November, as elections dominated the [...]
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 [...]
October 2024 Throughout the year, our policy team submits filings with government bodies worldwide to advocate for a regulatory environment that inspires and rewards innovation. From issues around regulating artificial intelligence to digital trade, our team is ACTive on a wide range of topics that could have a positive [...]