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Jan
26
When Digital Sovereignty got real

When Digital Sovereignty got real

After the Greenland crisis, European officials are now openly willing to pull back on ties with American tech giants to promote greater autonomy.
8 min read
Jan
19
Is the transatlantic (digital) relationship dead?

Is the transatlantic (digital) relationship dead?

Brussels and Washington now talk past each other on everything from content moderation and AI to digital trade and online competition.
8 min read
Dec
22
What I learned about tech policy in 2025

What I learned about tech policy in 2025

From the rise of digital sovereignty to the over-hype of artificial intelligence, here are my digital policy highlights from the last 12 months.
10 min read
Dec
15
Australia: whatever you do, don't call it a ban

Australia: whatever you do, don't call it a ban

The country's social media ban is an imperfect response to protect kids from harms that remain almost impossible to quantify on global platforms.
10 min read
Nov
10
Tech policy when the AI bubble bursts

Tech policy when the AI bubble bursts

Here are the major policy implications for politicians and policymakers if we're heading for a potential global AI-powered downturn.
9 min read
Nov
05
Europe's 'Jekyll and Hyde' tech strategy

Europe's 'Jekyll and Hyde' tech strategy

Two upcoming events within the 27-country bloc again demonstrate how the EU can't make up its mind on its ambitions for digital policymaking.
10 min read
Nov
03
Europe's 'Jekyll and Hyde' tech strategy

Europe's 'Jekyll and Hyde' tech strategy

Two upcoming events within the 27-country bloc again demonstrate how the EU can't make up its mind on its ambitions for digital policymaking.
9 min read
Oct
29
Looking beyond the AI hype

Looking beyond the AI hype

Amid the current craze around artificial intelligence, policymakers should not overlook the large gaps in what we understand about social media.
5 min read
Oct
27
A digital age of majority

A digital age of majority

Countries are converging on the idea of setting a minimum age for when children can access social media without tackling the underlying problems.
9 min read
Oct
20
The end of social media

The end of social media

Online platforms are no longer where we connect with friends and family. This shift requires a rethink of the companies' wider responsibilities.
10 min read