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Microsoft welcomes the European Commissions ongoing work on Digital Simplification. By embracing a forward-looking and ambitious approach to simplifying key digital rules, the EU can ensure a pivotal step-change towards strengthening Europes competitiveness and meaningfully contribute to achieving its AI continent ambitions.

Microsoft welcomes the European Commissions initiative to accelerate the transition to a circular economy through the proposed Circular Economy Act (CEA). We support the Acts ambition to address regulatory fragmentation, stimulate demand and supply for secondary raw materials, and create a true single market for waste and circular products.

Microsoft welcomes the European Commissions efforts to modernize EU public procurement and align it with strategic policy priorities, including strengthening Europes resilience, improving efficiency, fostering innovation, and advancing the green and digital transitions.

Microsoft welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the European Commissions call for evidence for an impact assessment of the Digital Networks Act (DNA). We appreciate the European Commission's efforts to address the fragmentation of the EUs connectivity sector and to review the regulatory framework as part of a broader effort to simplify the regulatory landscape and to advance a secure, competitive, and…

Microsoft's Response to the European Commission's Call for Evidence AI Strategy for the Cultural and Creative Sectors Microsoft welcomes the Commission's initiative to develop an artificial intelligence strategy for the cultural and creative sectors (CCS) as a flagship deliverable of the Culture Compass for Europe.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

EU objective The scientific consensus is clear. Reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) show that human-induced global warming has already reached 1°C above preindustrial levels, and tell us that the world needs to limit climate change to 1.5°C to reduce the likelihood of extreme weather events and prevent runaway climate change.

Microsoft applauds the Commission for its leadership in developing a regulatory framework for the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence technologies (“AI”). The Commission’s proposed Regulation for harmonized rules on AI (the “AI Act”), and the New Coordinated Plan on AI, are ambitious and important steps toward making trustworthy AI the norm in Europe and around the world.

Microsoft appreciates the opportunity to respond to the European Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment (“IIA”) on its proposal for a legal act setting out requirements for artificial intelligence (“AI”). We support the Commission’s goal of ensuring that AI evolves in a manner that respects EU values and fundamental rights.

Microsoft’s comments on the European Commission’s proposal for a Carbon Removals Certification Framework (EU CRCF) March 2023 There is growing international recognition that meeting net zero by 2050 will first and foremost require dramatic changes in order to cut emissions, but also a significant amount of carbon removal.

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Microsoft recommendations regarding the EU Cybersecurity Act 2.0 May 2026 Executive summary Microsoft welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to revise the EU Cybersecurity Act (CSA 2.0) and supports its overarching objective of strengthening Europe’s cybersecurity resilience, trust, and regulatory coherence in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

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Microsoft welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Call for Evidence on the revision of the Cybersecurity Act (CSA). We firmly believe that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, achievable through collaboration between service providers and consumers.

Microsoft is dedicated to ensuring strong standards of online safety and consumer protection across all our services. We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions public consultation on the Digital Fairness Act and share the attached considerations in the respective issues identified in the call for evidence.

Microsoft welcomes and appreciates the opportunity to respond to the European Commission’s request for feedback on its proposed "Data Act & amended rules on the legal protection of databases" Regulation. Please find attached initial input and suggestions on which we look forward to engaging with EU policymakers and stakeholders.

25 June 2021 Microsoft feedback on the European Commission’s Data Act Inception Impact Assessment (IIA) Microsoft welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Inception Impact Assessment (IIA) for the Data Act and its ambition to foster data sharing and data-driven innovation.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

Microsoft has with interest taken note of the European Commissions White Paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? and welcomes the opportunity to participate in the consultation and provide feedback on its contents.

Microsoft welcomes the publication by the European Commission of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Like the Commission, we believe that providers of digital services have a responsibility to design and operate their services in ways that help protect user safety online. The DSA provides a unique and timely opportunity for policymakers to promote a safe online ecosystem fit for Europe and aligned with European values.

Microsoft supports the European Commission’s ambitions for the Digital Services Act (DSA). Digital services have a responsibility to design and operate their services in ways that help protect user safety online. The intermediary liability safe harbor offered by the e-Commerce Directive (ECD) is the foundation upon which rests the promotion, protection, and enjoyment of human rights on the internet.

Microsoft appreciates the opportunity to comment on the European Commission’s inception impact assessment on the European Health Data Space (hereinafter “EHDS”). Fostering greater access and sharing of health data across the EU, for both primary and secondary uses, is a goal we strongly share at Microsoft.

At Microsoft we believe that sharing data can help address some of society’s biggest challenges, while driving innovation and productivity. This opportunity is reflected in the European Strategy for Data, as well our recently launched Open Data Campaign, a long-term initiative to advance a much-needed discussion about how the world uses and shares data, including the policy frameworks, tools, and technologies to…

Microsoft applauds the European Commissions focus on enhancing the cybersecurity of hardware and software, and we are committed to partnering with the Commission and governments globally to reduce cybersecurity risk. We appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on the September 2022 proposed European Union (EU) Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and to contribute to the development of this important legislation.

Software, connected hardware, and network-connected services are integral to society, creating a wide spectrum of benefits and risks. Increasing connectivity, more critical use scenarios, and escalating cyber threats underline a significant and growing need to develop multi-faceted and coordinated strategies to address substantial risks.

Connecting the dots: digitalization, grids and the energy transition Our vision for ensuring sufficient grid access to ensure Europe drives the AI revolution & recommendations for the EU grids package Datacenters to support Europe’s competitiveness Why do we need data centers? Europe is entering the Age of Electricity, with most industrialized sectors needing to be electrified.

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Grid functionality over flexibility: understanding the business model The future energy system will be increasingly dynamic, shaped by variable renewable energy sources and growing electrification. This evolution will require not only enhanced deployment of existing ancillary services but also the development of new onesincluding grid flexibility, where all users of the grid have an increasingly vital role to play.

At Microsoft, we support the development of the new rules under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to address gatekeepers and tackle structural competition problems in digital markets. We share the European Commission’s objective of creating a level playing field for businesses to invest, innovate, and grow and ensure that technology works for the benefit of societies, citizens, and consumers.

Microsoft appreciates the opportunity to comment on the European Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment regarding the development of an appropriate regulatory framework to address certain practices of online platforms acting as “Gatekeepers.” We support the Commission’s objective to ensure that markets impacted by Gatekeepers remain fair and contestable and to improve regulatory oversight over such platforms.

In the context of the European Commissions Heating and Cooling Strategy, Microsoft fully supports the objectives set out to advance energy efficiency, decarbonize heating and cooling, and promote the integration of renewable energy sources across Europe.

Microsoft welcomes the European Commissions call for evidence and the proposed initiative to establish the EU Quantum Act as a coherent framework for advancing quantum technologies in the EU. We view this as a vital step toward implementing the ambitions outlined in the Quantum Europe Strategy and building a robust, competitive, and secure European quantum ecosystem.

Microsoft welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Digital Fitness Check call for evidence. The current EU digital rulebook has been instrumental in establishing the core pillars of a Digital Single Market.

In two centuries, technology has changed the nature of what it takes to defend a nation. A comprehensive and multistakeholder approach through renewed strategies, legislation, global cooperation, and shared values is needed to improve the security posture of organizations across the European ecosystem and further strengthen the EU’s role as a leader on cybersecurity.

The NIS Directive has helped establish a stronger common level of cybersecurity in the EU, and additional steps can be taken to further harmonize this effort, along with improving interoperability within and across the EU and among major global markets.

Microsoft welcomes the European Commissions efforts to increase transparency and to inform stakeholders about the environmental performance of a datacenter through a sustainability rating scheme that rewards best-in-class datacenter operations.

Microsoft welcomes the European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat online child sexual abuse. The Proposal reflects the urgent need to address the challenge of online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA). It acknowledges the complexity of these crimes and the need for holistic solutions, including ensuring that any regulation is accompanied by work on prevention.

Executive Summary • Microsoft welcomes the European Commission’s commitment to combat child sexual abuse online. • Fighting these crimes requires a whole-of-society approach and no “silver bullet” solution exists. Regulation thus should not impede online platforms’ voluntary efforts.

Microsoft appreciates this opportunity to offer feedback on the Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment on Adapting Liability Rules to the Digital Age and Circular Economy (“IIA”), in particular its proposals on new liability rules for artificial intelligence (“AI”) and software. Given the Commission’s proposed AI Act, this is a timely discussion.

Dear Madam/Sir, Microsoft welcomes the opportunity to respond to the call for evidence on standard essential patents. Microsoft partners across the EU to help the smallest companies to the largest organizations digitally transform and exploit the opportunities presented by our digital tools that help them serve their customers for the era of intelligent cloud, intelligent edge.

Microsoft Corporate, External & Legal Affairs Rue Montoyer 51 B-1000 Brussels Ref. Ares(2017)5714091 - 22/11/2017 Inception Impact Assessment: Fairness in platform-to-business relations Microsoft appreciates the opportunity to comment on DG CONNECT’s Inception Impact Assessment on the topic of online platform-to-business (P2B) relationships.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed implementing act to the EU Cyber Resilience Act regarding product category definitions. Please find attached our feedback in the requested template. Microsoft first addresses comments applicable to the entirety of the proposed implementing act, followed by product category-specific feedback.

Our digital and physical lives are increasingly linked to the apps, services, and devices we use on a daily basis to access a rich set of experiences. This digital transformation, accelerated by the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent lockdowns, allows us to interact with hundreds of companies, websites, and thousands of other users in the ways that were previously unimaginable.

Microsoft welcomes the 2020 CER Directive proposal and kindly uses this consultation to share its views on the proposal with the European Commission. We are currently witnessing and experiencing an increase in attacks against digital critical infrastructures.

As the financial services industry continues to evolve and digitalize, Microsoft fully supports and acknowledges the timely efforts of the European Commission to strengthen the operational resilience of the European financial system, while building on the existing guidance of the European Supervisory Authorities.

Microsoft welcomes the opportunity to comment on the inception Impact assessment. As a provider of global internet services, Microsoft recognizes the challenges presented by online crimes. More than ever before, law enforcement in every country is tackling truly transnational crime – cybercrime, money laundering, terrorism, child sexual exploitation, narcotics/arms trafficking, and human trafficking are all global…

Microsoft welcomes the opportunity to share our views on the recently proposed Cyber Solidarity Act, the aims of which - improving preparedness, detection, and response to cybersecurity incidents across the EU we fully support.

Response to Evaluation of the European Critical Infrastructure (ECI) Directive The European Critical Infrastructure (ECI) Directive is a milestone for European governance in the protection of critical infrastructures. Threats broadly range from man-made technological threats as well as natural disasters and the technology landscape is rapidly evolving.

Microsoft thanks the European Commission for this opportunity to share its view on enhancing EU police cooperation. We look forward to continue the cooperation with the EU on this topic and have attached a file with our input and suggestions. Kind regards.