Only a Fully Backed IRIS² Can Deliver Europe’s Sovereign Alternative to Starlink
Satellite connectivity has moved, in the span of three years, from a niche industrial concern to a core aspect of European security. Yet the continent’s response has been to build a shared constellation while quietly hedging with national ones. IRIS² cannot deliver sovereignty if Member States do not unreservedly back it.
To Secure 5G Hardware, Europe Needs a Transparent Sovereignty-First Procurement Policy
China creates, the US innovates, and the EU regulates; the infamous motto which has instilled Europeans in a ‘catch up’ race in global tech. What if this did not have to be the case? How do we begin remedying our strategic dependencies in tech?
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.
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.
Bridging Digital Horizons: AI Strategies in Europe and ASEAN — Lessons Across Continents
As artificial intelligence reshapes economic policies worldwide, examining Europe’s and ASEAN’s distinct AI strategies offer shared opportunities for cooperation and mutual learning.
AI and Law Enforcement: Is Predictive Policing the Future of Criminal Profiling?
Artificial intelligence promises to make policing smarter, faster, and more efficient. Yet behind the algorithms lie difficult questions about bias, transparency, and the future of justice itself.
The EU AI Act’s Copyright Loophole: A Threat to Creative Rights?
As generative AI reshapes creative industries, the EU’s AI Act is facing criticism for leaving copyright protection behind. Can Europe safeguard its cultural heritage without hurting innovation?
Post-COP29: The EU’s Pursuit of a Unified Digital Climate Strategy
As the climate crisis grows, digital technology drives change. After COP29, can the EU unify its digital and climate goals?
Shadow Banning, Content Moderation, Competition Law, and Free Speech: Navigating the Crossroads
Shadow banning epitomises the complex challenges at the intersection of transparency, competition law, and fundamental rights in the digital era.
Singapore’s Deepfake Legislation: Can It Motivate Stronger EU Election Policies?
With deepfakes increasingly threatening election integrity, Singapore’s recent deepfakes’ ban sets a bold precedent that could inspire the EU. But can Europe find a balance between tackling manipulated content and preserving fundamental freedoms?
