European Tech Alliance

Today, our Secretary General, Victoria de Posson, highlighted the importance of #trusted #reviews and #consumer #protection at the Coalition for trusted reviews conference. The message was clear: 👉🏻 The rules are in place, but enforcement is key. After these regulations take effect, we could reassess the framework to identify any gaps. If new rules are necessary, they must be tailored, risk-based, and proportionate. Moreover, it’s essential to ensure fairness between online and offline consumer protection. ⚖️ 💡 It’s not about more regulation; it’s about smarter enforcement and maintaining competitiveness. Great exchange with Els Bruggeman (euroconsumers) and Kasia Colombani (DGA Group). Amazing organisation from Trustpilot (Jane McIntosh (Wallace) and Booking.com ( Nadia Antoniou and Elena Vasileva). #ConsumerProtection #TrustedReviews #Enforcement #DSA #FutureProof #Competitiveness

5️⃣ Key Insights on Digital Fairness (#DFA): What to Keep in Mind for the Future

🚨 #Temu, the 🇨🇳 online shopping platform, is under new scrutiny! 🚨 The European Commission has given Temu until Oct. 21 to demonstrate how it's complying with the EU's content moderation rules under the Digital Services Act (#DSA). This includes showing how it limits illegal content, sharing details about its recommendation algorithms, and addressing risks to user privacy. The European Tech Alliance welcomes the Commission's efforts to enforce EU rules for all actors operating in the single market, whether based in Europe or elsewhere. We have serious concerns about some platforms offering services within the EU that are not meeting EU standards. This creates unfair competition. ⚖️🚫 Actors not established in the EU who do not respect EU rules give the impression that additional regulations may be needed.  However, new regulations shouldn't be rushed. We need to give existing laws, such as the Digital Services Act, time to demonstrate their impact. Once they have taken effect, we can assess consumer behaviour and potential gaps. It’s encouraging to see swift action being taken to protect consumers and uphold fair competition in the EU! 🇪🇺🛡️

🚀 EUTA welcomes a new member! We are proud to announce that @Milestone Systems has joined the European Tech Alliance. As one of the world’s leading companies in data driven video technology, Milestone brings innovative solutions and a strong commitment to responsible tech development. 🗣️ Victoria de Posson, EUTA’s Secretary General, shared: "We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to Milestone as the newest member of the European Tech Alliance. Ahead of the Danish Presidency, we look forward to working more closely with Nordic European tech companies. The upcoming months will be critical to unleashing the full potential of Europe’s tech companies and establishing its leadership both domestically and globally." 🗣️ Thomas Jensen, CEO of Milestone Systems, said "Milestone Systems are looking forward to all the important work ahead in the European Tech Alliance – the only association exclusively representing tech companies born and bred in Europe. That aligns well with Milestone’s identity and key focus areas." At EUTA, we’re excited to collaborate with Milestone to continue fostering innovation across sectors, while ensuring responsible use of technologies like AI-based video analytics, and promoting strong data protection and privacy guidelines. Together, we’ll shape Europe’s digital future! 🌍💡 #EUTA #EuropeanTechAlliance #MilestoneSystems #TechInnovation #DigitalEurope #AI #VideoTechnology #DataProtection #NordicTech

🚀 Up to 3️⃣ 0️⃣ % of EU tech companies' resources are consumed by compliance efforts, which stifles innovation and growth. It's time for decisive action: 1️⃣ Strengthen cooperation between enforcement authorities within and between Member States. 2️⃣ Ensure *all* market players comply with EU standards and laws, no matter where they’re based. 3️⃣ Reduce bureaucracy and simplify rules for smoother operations. 4️⃣ Identify gaps in legislation and implement targeted, risk-based solutions. Let’s empower EU tech to innovate, grow, and compete globally! #EUtech #innovation #growth #regulation #digitaltransformation

EUTA’s Chair of the Board, Robert Torvelainen, participated in the EuroFinance event, sharing key insights: 1️⃣ The Draghi Report highlighted the urgency for Europe to close the tech gap and keep pace with global innovation. 2️⃣ While the Single Market remains more aspirational than operational, European tech companies struggle to scale due to fragmented national markets, inconsistent regulation and divergent interpretations. 3️⃣ For Europe to make the most of new technologies, we need to be more targeted in tackling risks, and we need to improve on legal clarity and certainty. 🚀 It’s time to empower European tech companies! #EuropeTech #Tech4Europe #Innovation #DigitalEconomy

🚀 EUTA engages with European Parliament to strengthen Europe’s tech competitiveness! 🇪🇺💡 Eleven CEOs from top EU tech companies met with key Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from the EPP, Renew Europe, and the Greens to discuss pressing challenges. 🔑 Key priorities discussed: 1️⃣ Reducing regulatory burdens – Free up resources for innovation by streamlining regulations! 2️⃣ Ensuring consistent enforcement of EU rules – Level the playing field for all companies operating in the EU. 3️⃣ Adopting risk-based regulations – Tailor policies to diverse tech models, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach. 🗣️ Antoine Jouteau, EUTA President and CEO of Adevinta, commented: “The fever of regulation is becoming a problem. EU tech companies now allocate up to 30% of their roadmap on compliance, diverting valuable resources away from innovation and enhancing the consumer experience."  🗣️ Victoria de Posson, EUTA Secretary General, emphasised: “European tech companies need time to digest the numerous regulatory layers introduced in recent years. Any future initiatives must be risk-based and carefully tailored to safeguard Europe’s competitiveness." Many thanks to our hosts: Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Svenja Hahn, Sandro Gozi, #AlexandraGeese, Andreas Schwab, Eva Maydell (Paunova), Regina Doherty MEP, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Dimitrios Tsiodras, Dóra Dávid, Christian Doleschal. Many thanks to ours members: Adevinta, Allegro, AirHelp, appJobber - a brand of wer denkt was GmbH, Booking.com, Cdiscount, Delivery Hero, HelloWork, Proton , Schibsted, Trustpilot and Vinted. 📲 Stay tuned for more updates as we continue working to enhance Europe’s tech landscape! #EUTA #TechCompetitiveness #EUtech #Innovation #PolicyAndRegulation #TechLeadership

🚀 Boosting Europe's #competitiveness must be a priority for the EU 🇪🇺 Today, the Competitiveness Council - bringing together EU Member States' Ministers responsible for competitiveness - tackled a crucial issue: enforcing EU rules in the rapidly evolving world of e-commerce. 💻📦 At the European Tech Alliance (EUTA), we believe that a level playing field is essential to protect consumers and empower European businesses to thrive. For fair competition to succeed, all players, including those selling from outside the EU, must follow the same rules. ⚖️ 👉 Effective #enforcement of EU rules (e.g. consumer protection, product safety, privacy, sustainability, online moderation) builds trust and ensures that Europe's digital economy remains competitive and strong. #Competitiveness #EU #Ecommerce #FairCompetition #ConsumerProtection

#EUTechinAction: The European Tech Alliance had a productive visit to Strasbourg, engaging with the newly elected members of the European Parliament. We are excited to collaborate in shaping a competitive Europe, fostering the growth of European digital champions. 🚀 🙏🏻 A big thank you to everyone who joined us, including: Robert Torvelainen, Anna Mazur, Carolin Wehrhahn, Ronan Breen, Nadia Antoniou, Laura Schulz, George Xenokratis, Romain Digneaux, Jane McIntosh (Wallace), Luca Bresch, Małgorzata Wysocka, PhD and #EnaSalihovic.

🚀 Europe must strengthen its #competitiveness by empowering its European tech and digital companies. That's why the European Tech Alliance tech has united with 19 trade associations and 26 leading companies to advocate for concrete actions to drive change: 🔹 Complete and harmonise the EU Single Market 🔹 Empower European tech companies to lead globally 🔹 Develop a strong and responsible data economy 🔹 Enhance talent attraction and retention 🔹 Boost funding for Europe’s ambitions 🔹 Make business easier and faster in Europe 🔹 Take a problem-based and tailored approach 🔹 Boost productivity with digital tech uptake and diffusion 🔹 Effective enforcement of existing rules to level the playing field and foster innovation It’s time to position Europe at the forefront of the global tech landscape. Let’s make these actions a reality! #DigitalTransformation #EuropeanTech #Competitiveness #Innovation