As Spain prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 1, the country carries a reputation for hostility towards technology. The criticism is overstated.

Ireland’s data protection agency has fined social media giant Meta €1.2 billion for privacy violations under the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. The penalty represents a giant — and dangerous — mistake.

The Group of Seven leaders meeting in Hiroshima from May 19 to May 21 will focus on how to manage the challenge posed by rising tech power China. The allies agree — for the most part.