Thomas Regnier
ItalypoliticianMale5.6Global Dominance: 0.00%Thomas Regnier is a spokesperson for the European Commission, specifically focusing on issues related to technological sovereignty and digital policy. He plays a key role in communicating the Commission's stance on major tech companies and their compliance with European regulations, particularly concerning content moderation and digital services laws. Regnier's work emphasizes the importance of upholding European standards in the face of challenges posed by large multinational corporations.
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Thomas Regnier is the EU Commission's spokesperson for digital policy.
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Sweden· 2026-07-30Thomas Regnier explained that facial recognition in publicly accessible spaces is prohibited by the AI Act.
Riconoscimento facciale con l'AI, Bruxelles: «Negli spazi pubblici è vietato dall'AI Act». Fonti di Palazzo Chigi: «L'Italia rispetta le norme Ue»Italy· 2026-07-30Thomas Regnier is a spokesperson for the Commission who commented on Italy's budget situation.
Tajani: «Abbiamo deciso di utilizzare il Safe». È il fondo Ue per l'acquisto di armi. La Lega frena: «Decide il Parlasmento»Italy· 2026-07-28
Thomas Regnier stated that companies in the EU have the right to compete fairly.
Trump anuncia una investigación contra la UE
Dominican Republic· 2026-07-25
European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier stated that businesses have the right to compete fairly in the EU.
EU hits Google with US$1 billion fine over its Play app store and search | News
Jamaica· 2026-07-23Thomas Regnier, the spokesperson for the European Commission, noted that no funding had been disbursed at that time.
Venezia, il Cremlino: «Gratitudine alla Biennale per aver mantenuto la collaborazione»Italy· 2026-07-13
Thomas Regnier noted that no funding had been disbursed at the time of the letter's sending.
Padiglione Russia, l'annuncio: «La commissione UE ha deciso di revocare i fondi alla Biennale di Venezia»Italy· 2026-07-12
Thomas Regnier emphasized the need for accountability from online platforms in Europe.
Bruselas sale en defensa de España y los demás países que tratan de endurecer el control sobre las plataformas digitales | Tecnología
Spain· 2026-02-05
Thomas Regnier, a spokesperson for the EU, denounced the accusations from the US as absurd and unfounded.
Cum ne afectează raportul SUA privind anularea alegerilor? „O temă deja fumată. România nu e vizată, e un pretext pentru atacarea UE”
Romania· 2026-02-04
Thomas Regnier stated that Europe fully supports freedom of expression and called the censorship accusations 'completely absurd and unfounded'.
„Un text politic legat de disputa dintre UE și marile platforme tehnologice” – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2026-02-04
Thomas Regnier, the spokesperson for the European Commission on digital matters, expressed doubts about the legal responsibility of executives for content published online.
Bruselas cuestiona el plan de Sánchez de perseguir a los directivos por contenidos publicados por terceros en sus redes sociales | TecnologíaSpain· 2026-02-04
Thomas Regnier, a spokesperson for the EU executive, denounced the accusations as 'absurd and completely unfounded'.
Comisia Europeană respinge acuzațiile „absurde” ale SUA privind influențarea alegerilor din RomâniaRomania· 2026-02-04Thomas Regnier said that a consultative panel on social media use is expected to be set up to advise the president.
Will the EU ban social media for children in 2026?
Kenya· 2026-01-28
Thomas Regnier is the spokesperson for the European Commission who stated that France has the right to impose a digital age majority.
Francia impulsa una ley para prohibir el acceso a redes sociales a menores de 15 años
Uruguay· 2026-01-27
Thomas Regnier is the spokesperson for the European Commission discussing the rights of France to regulate social media for minors.
La France a le droit d’interdire les réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans, juge la Commission européenne
France· 2026-01-27
Thomas Regnier is a spokesperson for the European Commission, which is assessing measures taken by X regarding Grok.
Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlashKenya· 2026-01-16
Thomas Regnier stated that they will carefully evaluate the additional measures adopted by X to ensure they effectively protect EU citizens.
Le réseau social X restreint Grok sur la génération d’images dénudées de personnes réellesFrance· 2026-01-15
Thomas Regnier, the European Commission’s spokesperson for tech sovereignty, said their rules apply equally and fairly to all companies operating in the EU.
Trump administration’s vision of US tech dominance is colliding with Europe
United States· 2026-01-12
Thomas Regnier, spokesperson for the Commission, emphasized that Brussels would continue to enforce its legislation.
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Tunisia· 2025-12-25
Thomas Regnier is the spokesperson for the European Commission who stated that the EU will continue to regulate the digital sector fairly despite American threats.
Les Etats-Unis menacent l’Union européenne de représailles face aux régulations numériques jugées « discriminatoires » contre les grands groupes américainsFrance· 2025-12-17Thomas Regnier, spokesperson for the European Commission, stated that the EU will continue to apply its regulations on the tech sector without discrimination.
Estados Unidos amenaza con represalias si la UE no modifica su regulación de las tecnológicas
Costa Rica· 2025-12-17Thomas Regnier announced the fine of 120 million euros imposed on the platform.
X bloqueia conta publicitária da Comissão Europeia | Comissão Europeia
Portugal· 2025-12-08
EU official Thomas Regnier expressed that the sale of the dolls was 'extremely concerning'.
Protests erupt in Paris as ministers demand EU investigation into Chinese retailer
Australia· 2025-11-07
Thomas Régnier is the spokesperson for the European Commission who expressed concern over the sale of pedopornographic dolls.
El ministro frances Jean-Noël Barrot pide a la UE sanciones contra la plataforma SheinDominican Republic· 2025-11-06
Thomas Regnier is a spokesperson for the European Commission who commented on Apple's demands.
Så ändrar EU-reglerna din IphoneSweden· 2025-10-26
Thomas Regnier is the spokesperson for the European Commission who discussed the current efforts to build a drone shield.
un muro antidrones para blindar el cielo de 10 países
Argentina· 2025-09-26
Thomas Regnier announced that the incidents will be discussed in a meeting of the European Commission with frontline EU countries.
Rússia nega responsabilidade em incidentes com drones na Dinamarca
Cabo Verde· 2025-09-25
Thomas Regnier, the spokesperson for the European Commission, stated that neither Hungary nor Slovakia received an invitation to the negotiations regarding the European drone wall.
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Hungary· 2025-09-25
Thomas Regnier, the spokesperson for the European Commission, stated that Hungary and Slovakia were not invited to the drone wall meeting.
Index - Külföld - Magyarország és Szlovákia nélkül rendezik meg az európai drónfallal kapcsolatos megbeszéléstHungary· 2025-09-23Thomas Regnier is a spokesperson for the European Commission who responded to Trump's accusations regarding the DSA and DMA.
UE defende tributação de big techs após Trump ameaçar novas tarifas a países com impostos digitais
Brazil· 2025-08-26