| News |
29 Apr, 2022 |
New Commission proposal against “SLAPP” lawsuits |
On 27 April 2022, the Vice President of the EU Commission, Věra Jourová, presented a Directive proposal to protect journalists and human rights defenders against abusive intimidation lawsuits, so-… |
EU General, Transport & Environment, Social |
EN |
| News |
29 Apr, 2022 |
Digital Services Act: Benefits for consumers, but overall remaining behind expectations |
On 23 April 2022, EU Parliament and Council reached a provisional political agreement on the Digital Services Act (DSA). Together with the Digital Markets Act, the DSA is to set standards for a safe… |
Consumers, Digital |
EN |
| Publications |
25 Apr, 2022 |
Datengesetz – Deutlich mehr Konsument:innenschutz fürs Internet der Dinge |
Der Entwurf zum Datengesetz der EU-Kommission zielt darauf ab, Daten, die mit dem Internet verbundene Geräte erzeugen, vielen Beteiligten zugänglich zu machen. Die Brisanz dieses Vorhabens wird… |
Konsument:innen |
DE |
| Publications |
25 Apr, 2022 |
Data Act – Significantly more consumer protection for the Internet of Things |
The EU Commission's proposed Data Act aims to make data generated by internet-connected devices available to many stakeholders. However, the explosive nature of the project becomes apparent as soon… |
Consumers |
EN |
| Publications |
21 Apr, 2022 |
Policy Brief: The Importance of Direct Awards for the European Railway System |
The railway systems in Switzerland and Austria are widely regarded as the best in Europe. In both countries, most of the railway services are awarded directly. A new study commissioned by AK… |
Verkehr und Umwelt, Grüner Deal |
DE |
| Publications |
21 Apr, 2022 |
Policy Brief: The Importance of Direct Awards for the European Railway System |
The railway systems in Switzerland and Austria are widely regarded as the best in Europe. In both countries, most of the railway services are awarded directly. A new study commissioned by AK… |
Transport & Environment, Green Deal |
EN |
| Publications |
20 Apr, 2022 |
Open Letter of AK to the Members of the EU Parliament on the need for improvement to the draft Artificial Intelligence Act from the consumer's point of view |
This open letter of the Austrian Chamber of Labour (AK) is asking the Members of the European Parliament for a high level of consumer protection, that is particularly important to us for all products… |
Consumers, Digital |
EN |
| Publications |
20 Apr, 2022 |
Open Letter of AK to the Members of the EU Parliament on the need for improvement to the draft Artificial Intelligence Act from the consumer's point of view |
This open letter of the Austrian Chamber of Labour (AK) is asking the Members of the European Parliament for a high level of consumer protection, that is particularly important to us for all products… |
Konsument:innen, Digitales |
DE |
| Publications |
20 Apr, 2022 |
Open letter from Presidents: Law on artificial intelligence should not jeopardise national labour law! |
This open letter from AK President Renate Anderl and ÖGB President Wolfgang Katzian is addressed to the members of the EU Parliament, as key decision-makers in the negotiations on the Artificial… |
Digital, Social |
EN |
| Publications |
19 Apr, 2022 |
Offener Brief der Präsident:innen: Gesetz über Künstliche Intelligenz darf nationales Arbeitsrecht nicht gefährden! |
Dieser offene Brief von AK Präsidentin Renate Anderl und ÖGB Präsident Wolfgang Katzian wendet sich an die Mitglieder des EU-Parlaments, als wesentliche Entscheidungsträger:innen bei den… |
Digitales, Soziales |
DE |