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6G could be the tractor that hauls Europe back to the forefront of the digital economy. That was the view of participants in a Science|Business workshop focused on whether Europe is ready to lead the race to develop and deploy 6G – the next generation wireless technology.

  “Maybe prohibiting certain practices such as microtargeting at certain times, I think that’s the debate that we need to have on political ads.” – Renate Nikolay, Head of Cabinet of Commission Vice-President Jourova.    Top Story: The use of microtargeting for online political advertising could come in for new rules as part of legislation being readied by the European Commission, it has been revealed. Read on for more. Podcast: This week, we take a look at the Commission’s plans ...

“5G will certainly be in there.” – Peter Stuckmann, head of unit at the European Commission in charge of future connectivity systems, speaking about the EU’s upcoming ‘Digital Decade’ targets.    Story of the week: The Commission’s ‘Digital Decade’ objectives for 2030 will be presented on 9 March. We look at what could be in store for next-generation telecommunications. Podcast: This week, we take a look at what’s in store for the future of 5G in the EU, with a particular...

The European Commission will lay out a series of new objectives in the field of 5G communications as part of its ‘Digital Decade’ plans, following a series of delays to the EU’s next-generation telecoms rollout, officials have said. The Digital Decade targets for 2030 are set to be unveiled by the Commission on March 9, with the aim of reducing the EU’s dependence on foreign countries for the provision of key technologies. Given the EU’s delays in rolling out 5G networks, next-generat...