The Digital Politics Tracker: September 2026
A monthly update on the most consequential legislative, regulatory and legal announcements within the world of digital policymaking.
The UK's Ministry of Truthiness
The country's prime minister doubled down on combating state-backed online attacks without linking it to existing rules for policing social media
Postcard from Brussels: Will anyone think of the kids?
Europe's latest effort to keep kids safe online quickly drew support from senior politicians. But the EU Kids Act is anything but a slam dunk.
Europe is building AI fortresses, not AI engines
EU officials are doubling down on Made in Europe AI infrastructure that may look shiny, on paper, but is not built to solve the problems of today
Who wants to be a VLOP?
The European Commission has taken over responsibility for how OpenAI, Roblox and Reddit comply with the bloc's online safety rules.