2023 has been a tough year for European startups: several EU tech regulations have been discussed and negotiated throughout the year and have, for some, led to heated debates. Although the startup ecosystem would have hoped for a ‘legislative break’ with the campaign for the EU elections, the upcoming Belgian Presidency has announced they would …
Latest News Policy Press Release
December 15, 2023
PRESS RELEASE: Startups welcome the exemption of open source software from the scope of the revised Product Liability Directive.
[Brussels, 15 December 2023, contact [email protected]] Allied for Startups welcomes the trilogue agreement on the revision of the Product Liability Directive (PLD). This revamped law will adapt the EU’s liability framework to current market conditions and technological advancements while prioritising consumer safety. Importantly for startups, the agreed text clarifies that free and open source software (OSS) …
Healthtech Charter Latest News Policy Press Release
December 14, 2023
PRESS RELEASE: EHDS Plenary vote: Startups advocate for unrestricted access to health data to enhance innovation.
[Brussels, 14 December 2023, contact [email protected]] Allied for Startups welcomes the adoption of the European Parliament’s report on the European Health Data Space, a landmark initiative that underscores a pivotal opportunity for startups to drive innovation and revolutionise healthcare in the EU. However, the European Parliament’s report misses a golden opportunity to deliver on the …
Data Innovation Policy
November 16, 2023
Done and dusted: what does the Data Act mean for startups?
On 9 November 2023, the European Parliament adopted the final text of the Data Act, by a majority of 481 votes in favour, 31 votes against, and 71 abstentions. The Data Act has the potential to fulfill its promise of boosting Europe’s competitiveness and innovation capacity by harmonising rules on access and use of industrial …
Artificial Intelligence Latest News Open Letter Policy
October 24, 2023
Open Letter: The AI Act is an opportunity to provide regulatory stability for startups
Allied for Startups sent an open letter highlighting the reasons why regulating GPAIs and foundation models will have detrimental effects on the startup ecosystem. Download the PDF here.
Net Neutrality Policy
October 18, 2023
Are Network Fees Over?
On 10 October, the European Commission finally released the results of the exploratory consultation on the future of the electronic communications sector and its infrastructure – and there’s good news! For now, it seems like the Commission will not be moving forward with the idea of implementing Network Fees. Here are the key takeaways from …
DTX Innovation Policy Uncategorized
September 28, 2023
Exploring the Path to Medical Device Regulation Compliance
A medical device, such as a thermometer or pacemaker, is a tool designed for healthcare purposes, including diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of medical conditions. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, medical devices have become synonymous with cutting-edge healthcare solutions, offering the potential of significantly improved patient outcomes. The Medical Device Regulation …
Artificial Intelligence Innovation Policy Uncategorized
September 18, 2023
Navigating the landscape of the EU’s voluntary AI initiatives
Now that the AI Act, originally proposed in April 2021, is on its way to be adopted by the end of 2023, one may think that the topic of artificial intelligence will incrementally cease to make the headlines in the EU. On the contrary, in the months to come after the adoption of the AI …
Innovation Policy
September 7, 2023
How can the Product Liability Directive best support the startup ecosystem?
Context Since the European Commission proposed a revision of the Product Liability Directive (PLD) on 28 September 2022, both the Council of the EU and the European Parliament started their respective work on the file. Now that the Council has reached a general approach on 14 June 2023, all eyes are on the Members of …
DTX Policy
September 4, 2023
The European Health Data Space: Where Are We At
Just over one year ago, the European Commission proposed the first EU-wide framework for data sharing: the European Health Data Space (EHDS). With stark ambitions to unleash the potential of health data for stakeholders across the care continuum, the EHDS promises to lay the ground-rules for harmonisation and accessing cross-border health data. European co-legislators have …