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January 8, 2026

European tech policy in 2026: What to expect

The tech policies you should be tracking this year


Freya Pratty

6 min read

Image of EU flags outside the European Commission building in Brussels

Startup-related policy came to the fore in 2025: it was the European Union’s first full year with a startups commissioner, debate about the AI Act continued with force and founders put their weight behind the EU Inc initiative. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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