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Draghi Report: A wake-up call for the EU electronics manufacturing industry
Est. 5minDespite the European Chips Act, the European electronics sector still faces a sharp decline, potentially undermining Europe’s security, industrial resiliency, and global competitiveness.
Draghi is right: To rebuild competitiveness, Europe must reimagine its approach to innovation
Est. 4minTo reap the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI), the EU needs to change its regulatory approach, invest in research and development (R&D) and infrastructure, and skills, writes Google's Matt Brittin.
The EU AI Office needs top scientific talent, not familiar faces
Est. 5minThe European Commission shouldn’t hire internally for its lead scientific advisor on artificial intelligence (AI), writes Alex Petropolos and Max Reddel.
Coordinated Action to unlock GovTech Potential: Connecting Startups and Public Authorities for Enhanced Public Services
Est. 6minGovTech has the potential to enhance public services but faces challenges like complex regulations and lack of awareness. In addition to EU-led projects such as SPIN4EIC, GovTech Connect and PSTW, such issues can be addressed by a unified EU platform for procurement, that consolidates opportunities and connects startups with public administrations, who should at the same time simplify procurement processes to ease the access for SMEs.
Navigating Compliance: How innovation can thrive under the AI Act
Est. 6minThe AI Act’s entry into force ignites a conversation on its compliance costs. The Act promotes trustworthy AI adoption while tackling low uptake. Initiatives as EDIHs, TEFs, and sandboxes can help, however, a coordinated, sustainable, and future-proof strategy is needed.
The UN Cybercrime convention is a victory for digital authoritarianism
Est. 5minThe adopted text of the UN Cybercrime Convention is a win for digital authoritarianism, which European and like-minded countries must fight, writes Tobias B. Bacherle.
Local Digital Twins: Tackling urban digitalisation gaps in Europe
Est. 6minDigital technologies are transforming urban governance. European cities leverage Local Digital Twins and Platforms for smart transition, but face strategic, procurement, and implementation challenges. European Commission initiatives can help bridge the digital divide and promote inclusive urban environments.
Electronics Manufacturing: The Achilles’ Heel of EU Strategic Autonomy
Est. 5minDespite the adoption of the European Chips Act, the EU electronics manufacturing industry is set to decline, undermining European security, industrial resiliency, and competitiveness.
Inclusion is still a problem in museums, an app is trying to fill the gap
Est. 6minIn cultural spaces there are still many barriers for people from a physical, mental and economic disadvantaged background. An EU funded project is developing an app and a kit that thanks to augmented reality and a hands-on approach, will break down these barriers.
The Imperative of Net Neutrality for Europe’s Startup Ecosystem
Est. 5minMaintaining net neutrality is crucial for Europe's startup ecosystem to foster innovation, economic growth, and strategic autonomy. Introducing network fees would harm startups, stifling their ability to compete and innovate, ultimately weakening the EU’s competitiveness and technological autonomy.
A false start is not an option for the EU AI Office
Est. 4minThe European Commission's artificial intelligence (AI) office should ensure a multi-stakeholder process when drafting rules for general-purpose AI, writes Kris Shrishak.
10 Years of the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme: Collaborating to Innovate Across All of Europe
Est. 5minThis article introduces the EIT’s Regional Innovation Scheme, outlines its successes over the decade since its foundation, explains how it helps ventures in modest and moderated innovator countries to realise their potential, and shares two success stories,
Enabling Green and Digital Growth: Making Sustainability Reporting Work for SMEs
Est. 6minFor Europe and the world to meet their emission reduction targets, SMEs must be placed at the forefront and be supported to better measure their sustainability impacts.
Journalists facing online threats: a growing risk to democracy
Est. 6minEnsuring journalists' safety is crucial for democracy, as threats lead to self-censorship and under-reporting. Despite Europe being relatively safe, online threats are rising, particularly against women and minorities. New EU legislation aims to enhance protection and cooperation with online platforms.
Do We Have All the Right Networks for the Future?
Est. 6minThe EU Single Market is an achievement. Now, we need a true Digital Single Market. Companies must be able to scale up and compete in a global digital economy. We must also strengthen educational networks for healthy European socioeconomic ecosystems.
EU leaders have failed to tackle child sexual abuse crisis online
Est. 4minThe next EU Parliament needs to act quickly and decisively to end the crisis of child sexual abuse material found online, legislation for which has stalled, writes Sabine Saliba.
The Brief – EU elections are a major stress test for digital rulebook
Est. 5minThe upcoming EU elections will be a major stress test for the bloc's digital rulebook, and particularly the Digital Services Act (DSA), a landmark content moderation law.
The AI Act compliance deadline: harnessing evaluations for innovation and accountability
Est. 5minMuch of the EU AI Act’s treatment for general purpose AI with systemic risk hinges on evaluations of the models' capabilities. But how to properly evaluate these models is still under discussion.
How Open Digital Ecosystems Can Boost Europe’s Competitiveness
Est. 6minEmbracing open digital ecosystems is vital for Europe's future. By focusing on openness, choice and collaboration, the EU can foster innovation and competitiveness. Lynx CEO Stan Larroque and Wire Group CEO Benjamin Schilz argue for bold action in creating a more competitive digital Europe.
A vision for the AI Office: Rethinking digital governance in the EU
Est. 6minSpearheading the implementation of the world's first comprehensive legislation on Artificial Intelligence (AI), the AI Office requires robust leadership and an innovative structure that mirrors the dynamism of AI, write Philipp Hacker, Sebastian Hallensleben, and Kai Zenner.
Governments spying on citizens: Who is to blame, what can the EU do?
Est. 5minGovernments wield considerable influence in the cyber realm and must face accountability for their actions, argues CDT's Silvia Lorenzo Perez.
A New Era for Business – E-invoicing as the Critical Enabler of Europe’s Digital and Competitive Growth
Est. 6minWith the next European mandate fast approaching, new research shows how digital tools – such as e-invoicing – are poised to unlock a new era of productivity and competitiveness for Europe’s SMEs.
Telco infrastructures, crucial for growth in EU’s Outermost Regions
Est. 4minA resilient undersea cable infrastructure plays a vital role in the digital ecosystem of Europe's Outermost Regions. It drives socio-economic development and helps bridge the gap with the mainland caused by geographical distance.
The Brief – The EU has a media freedom problem
Est. 6minThe EU likes to think of itself as the birthplace and guardian of the free media. But at least once a year, it has a chance to look the truth in the face - and it's not pretty.