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EU Tech Loop wrap-up: August 2024

EU Tech Loop wrap-up: August 2024

by EU Tech Loop

August was quiet for the EU tech policy bubble, but soon it'll be back to action with the Hungarian Presidency, a new European Commission, and controversial ideas revisited. Last month, we covered key discussions—from Musk vs. Breton to von der Leyen's future plans. Enjoy the read!

Digital citizenship to kick off in Hungary – Chinese or Estonian style? Data

Digital citizenship to kick off in Hungary – Chinese or Estonian style?

by Zoltán Kész

Digital citizenship in Hungary has become a pressing issue as the government pursues initiatives to centralize and digitize citizens' personal information.

Breton's Elon Musk regulatory troll earns one of the most epic ratios of all time

Breton's Elon Musk regulatory troll earns one of the most epic ratios of all time

by Yaël Ossowski

In posting a letter online to Elon Musk, EU Commissioner Thierry Breton receives the most epic Twitter/X ratios of all time.

EU Tech Loop wrap-up: July 2024

EU Tech Loop wrap-up: July 2024

by EU Tech Loop

Welcome to the second newsletter of the EU Tech Loop! We hope your OOOs are going well - let's look at what happened to the EU's tech policy in July.

Free speech platforms like 'X' will never pass the EU's DSA test Platforms

Free speech platforms like 'X' will never pass the EU's DSA test

by Yaël Ossowski

Elon Musk wants X to be the premiere free speech platform. But this trajectory is completely at odds with the aims of the EU's regulatory playbook. And this battle is far from over.

EU Tech Loop wrap-up: June 2024

EU Tech Loop wrap-up: June 2024

by Egle Markeviciute

Welcome to the first newsletter of the EU Tech Loop, which will help you keep up with the latest tech regulatory news from across the EU! With the summer holidays approaching, June was rich in tech and telco-related debate.

4 reasons why we can’t have #ChatControl in the EU

4 reasons why we can’t have #ChatControl in the EU

by Egle Markeviciute

The EU Council's vote on CSAM / ChatControl has been postponed to Thursday, June 20th. The proposals, aimed at combating children’s sexual exploitation and abuse online, are problematic from a privacy, value, and technical perspective. 

INTRO: Looping you into the EU’s tech bubble

INTRO: Looping you into the EU’s tech bubble

by Egle Markeviciute

We launched the EU Tech Loop because we want to see Europe as a strong, innovative, and fair place. We hope to change it, and we invite you to help us do it. 

Unmasking the plan to restrict encryption and private messaging in Europe

Unmasking the plan to restrict encryption and private messaging in Europe

by Yaël Ossowski

Can European law enforcement agencies force messaging services to crack open the contents of their users' communications to scan for and retain illegal material?

Innovation and consumer-centric insights into the EU’s digital policies and initiatives