May 5, 2025 10 min read transatlantic

Can we fix the digital transatlantic relationship?

Diplomatic relations between the US and EU on tech are the worst they've been in 20 years. Here are three ways to improve the current stalemate.

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WELCOME BACK TO DIGITAL BRIDGE. I'm Mark Scott, and this weekend marked May 4th — also known as Star Wars Day, for those who follow such things. This video plays in my head every time I have to explain the Star Wars basics to a non-fan.

For anyone in Brussels on May 15, I'll be co-hosting a tech policy gathering in the EU Quarter. We're running a waiting list, so add your name here and we'll try to open up some more slots.

— The transatlantic relationship on tech is in the worst shape in decades. Here are some ways to improve it — even if wider political tension remain.

— A far-right candidate won the first round of Romania's presidential election. Europe has not responded well to the digital fall-out.

— Media freedom has been significantly curtailed over the last decade amid people's shift toward social media for their understanding of the world.

Let's get started:

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