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Briefing: €500 billion-worth European data economy troubles continue

Strategic angle: As AI grabs the spotlight, Europe’s data economy still powers billions in value, yet fragmented GDPR enforcement continues to hold innovators back.

Editorial Staff · 2026-04-06 · 1 MIN READ

The Digital Omnibus was intended to aid the data economy.

Current GDPR enforcement is fragmented across Europe.

The EU risks retreating from necessary reforms.