Free, Open, and Untouchable? Open-Source Enforcement Gaps Within the AI Act
The EU has rules for open-source AI, but little means to enforce them. Providers self-declare compliance, regulators cannot verify it, and offshore developers face no meaningful consequences for ignoring Brussels. The AI Act’s open-source regime risks mistaking documentation for accountability.
Poland’s Rise as Europe’s New Technological, Economic, Military Power
Poland’s post-communist rise to one of Europe’s fastest-growing economies represents a profound structural transformation.
Musk vs. the EU: The Battle Over Free Speech Four Years Since Twitter’s Acquisition
Elon Musk and the EU have been talking past each other for four years about free speech and content moderation. Now they must make their respective cases in court.
The Fellowship of the Payments: Europe’s Journey Beyond the Two Towers
For decades, Visa and Mastercard have dominated Europe’s payment rails. Efficient — yes. Strategically neutral? Not so much.
Beyond Fabs: The Czech Republic’s Supply-Chain Role in Europe’s Chip Race
The EU Chips Act seeks to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem and reach a 20% global market share by 2030. The Chips Act 2.0 is a chance to address its shortcomings.

