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Post US election: let's not bury the future of transatlantic tech cooperation yet

Post US election: let's not bury the future of transatlantic tech cooperation yet

by Egle Markeviciute

After the U.S. election, some Europeans are calling for greater EU digital sovereignty. Amid global challenges and a shift from a rules-based international order, the EU and U.S. now need to restart constructive dialogue on tech cooperation.

The EU’s proposals do not match its words on tech overregulation
Red Tape Roadblocks

The EU’s proposals do not match its words on tech overregulation

by Emil Panzaru

Talk of red tape’s adverse effects on European tech is becoming popular in Brussels. EU's policymakers hailed former ECB Chief Mario Draghi’s report and subsequent comments on European lack of competitiveness in the tech sector.

What can the EU learn from Ukraine’s digital transformation? Data
Governments Doing Good

What can the EU learn from Ukraine’s digital transformation?

by Egle Markeviciute

Since Russia's aggression began, Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation has gained attention for its cutting-edge, user-friendly e-government solutions that ensure service continuity and set a global standard. Here’s a look at initiatives the EU can learn from

5G rollout vs uptake in the EU: challenges ahead Infra

5G rollout vs uptake in the EU: challenges ahead

by Zoltán Kész

5G coverage in the EU keeps growing, but consumer uptake lags: why people don't yet see the benefits, and why digital skills matter.

Infinite scroll and auto-play unjustly under fire DFA Kids Act

Infinite scroll and auto-play unjustly under fire

by Bill Wirtz

About a year ago, the European Parliament addressed once again the now mainstream concern of the "addictiveness" of social media, claiming that features such as infinite scroll and auto-playing videos are to blame for hocking users to their apps.

EU Tech Loop wrap-up: October 2024 AI Infra

EU Tech Loop wrap-up: October 2024

by EU TECH LOOP

With Commissioners-designate soon heading into European Parliament committee hearings and the entire College of Commissioners expected to be approved by early December, the EU tech industry—and consumers—are eagerly awaiting to see what comes next.

All eyes on the upcoming Polish presidency of the Council of EU: a window of opportunity for a change in tech regulation Security

All eyes on the upcoming Polish presidency of the Council of EU: a window of opportunity for a change in tech regulation

by Egle Markeviciute

With the tumultuous Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU slowly coming to an end, all eyes are now on the next — Polish one.

AI race revisited: how long until China catches up and what can EU & the US do to cooperate better AI Infra
Global Innovation Race

AI race revisited: how long until China catches up and what can EU & the US do to cooperate better

by Fred Roeder

The the EU, US, Japan, Canada, Australia, South Korea, and other liberal democracies should identify barriers to successful AI cooperation and work on reducing among their economies.

Trans-Atlantic tech cooperation: a plea for Brussels and Washington to work together

Trans-Atlantic tech cooperation: a plea for Brussels and Washington to work together

by Fred Roeder

In times of war and geopolitical tensions, collaboration between the EU and the US on tech policy is more needed than ever. But despite several attempts to find a common line and more integrated technology trade, both sides struggle to come up with a coherent solution to their policy disputes.

Outcomes of introducing network fees in South Korea: the impact on consumers and internet experience Infra

Outcomes of introducing network fees in South Korea: the impact on consumers and internet experience

by Shrey Madaan

Imposing network fees (a newer concept for ‘fair share’) is not an idea exceptional to the European Union. South Korea, a country known for its technological innovation and global leader in internet infrastructure, introduced network fees back in 2016.

Reducing Chinese influence in the EU's telco: Poland moves ahead Infra Security
Governments Doing Good

Reducing Chinese influence in the EU's telco: Poland moves ahead

by Zoltán Kész

Poland has recently announced its plans to phase out Chinese equipment from its telecom infrastructure, particularly 5G networks, where Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE have significant market shares. 

EU Tech Loop wrap-up: September 2024 AI Data Infra

EU Tech Loop wrap-up: September 2024

by EU TECH LOOP

EU's September was rich in tech and telco debates: the proposed Commissioners were revealed, Draghi published his competitiveness proposals, the Commission's consultation results on digital infrastructure needs were released.