Will the Artificial Intelligence Act protect the rights of Europeans?
21 Sep Tech & Research

Will the Artificial Intelligence Act protect the rights of Europeans?

The European Parliament and Council are entering a period of intense debate on the AI Act with the aim of agreeing on a position by the end of the year. Dods EU Political Intelligence examines how lawmakers plan to address the risks AI could pose to the rights of Europeans.
by Lucie Schniderova
Parliament is at a cross road and should stand for ambitious charging infrastructure targets Partner Content
27 Sep Tech & Research
Parliament is at a cross road and should stand for ambitious charging infrastructure targets
An open EU and close collaboration with the US are the keys to digital sovereignty
18 Aug Tech & Research
An open EU and close collaboration with the US are the keys to digital sovereignty
New EU office meets demand for greater European presence in Silicon Valley
16 Aug Tech & Research
New EU office meets demand for greater European presence in Silicon Valley
Animal experiments – how many times do we have to say enough is enough? Partner Content
06 Sep Tech & Research
Animal experiments – how many times do we have to say enough is enough?
For a record second time, citizens have overwhelmingly told the European Commission that they want an end to animal experiments in the EU.
How the Trade and Technology Council has laid the groundwork for EU-US cooperation on all things digital
12 Aug Tech & Research
How the Trade and Technology Council has laid the groundwork for EU-US cooperation on all things digital
The Trade and Technology Council has laid the foundation from which the EU and US can continue to deepen cooperation and address challenges in the digital sphere
For the EU to bolster foreign and security policy, it must embrace transatlantic digital diplomacy
03 Aug Tech & Research
For the EU to bolster foreign and security policy, it must embrace transatlantic digital diplomacy
Digital technologies and cyberspace are at the epicentre of today’s global power struggles. The Sino-Russian “no-limits” partnership and the war in Ukraine have made it clear that the EU must bolster its digital diplomacy efforts and do so in close cooperation with the US
In countering the torrents of the disinformation “tsunami”, youth should be forefront activists Partner Content
19 Jul Tech & Research
In countering the torrents of the disinformation “tsunami”, youth should be forefront activists
In the face of the expanding and worrying phenomenon of disinformation, we need to acknowledge that this challenge is not a national or European one, but one that transcends borders. It's time we join efforts with non-European states to counter and prevent this problem.
Major changes are coming to the EU’s digital landscape. Will they take hold in the US?
18 Jul Tech & Research
Major changes are coming to the EU’s digital landscape. Will they take hold in the US?
The Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) are poised to remake the EU’s regulatory environment. Julia Tréhu explains how, and whether these rules will have an impact in the US
Striking the right balance on Artificial Intelligence Partner Content
06 Jul Tech & Research
Striking the right balance on Artificial Intelligence
How can Europe become a global hub for Artificial Intelligence and innovation, while protecting people’s rights and privacy? Last week EU40 organised a panel of leading actors and experts to discuss – and explore what comes next
The EU ushered in a new era of digital regulation. Will the US follow suit?
30 Jun Tech & Research
The EU ushered in a new era of digital regulation. Will the US follow suit?
With the DMA and the DSA, the EU has taken the lead on regulating the global digital economy. Now it’s time for the EU and the US to become even more ambitious in aligning their agenda on internet regulation, argues Andreas Schwab
Time for a New Model to Tackle Cancer Care Disparities Partner Content
29 Jun Tech & Research
Time for a New Model to Tackle Cancer Care Disparities
Berfu Yaziyurt of Pfizer and MEP Bartosz Arłukowicz call on the EU to tackle disparities in cancer care at a European level, using a multidisciplinary model.
Issue 552 | June 2022
28 Jun Tech & Research
Issue 552 | June 2022
The June edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Reducing healthcare inequalities: a focus on Sickle Cell Disease Partner Content
28 Jun Tech & Research
Reducing healthcare inequalities: a focus on Sickle Cell Disease
Sebastian Stachowiak, Head of Europe & GCC at Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT), and MEP István Ujhelyi explain how universal screening can help rare disease patients across Europe
Rare Diseases: Time for Innovation Partner Content
27 Jun Tech & Research
Rare Diseases: Time for Innovation
Pfizer's Reda Guiha and MEP Maria da Graça Carvalho want to see the EU do more to deliver on its promise for people living with a rare disease, by supporting research in new medical innovations.
Preparing Europe for psychedelic-assisted therapies Partner Content
23 Jun Tech & Research
Preparing Europe for psychedelic-assisted therapies
Launching a Call to Action to EU policy makers, PAREA’s Tadeusz Hawrot and MEP Sara Cerdas want to see greater research into the potential of psychedelic medicines and treatments.
Coming together for Global ALS Awareness Day Partner Content
21 Jun Tech & Research
Coming together for Global ALS Awareness Day
MEP Cristian-Silviu Buşoi and Biogen’s Alessandro Tempra explain why all stakeholders should work together in the fight against ALS and other rare diseases.
What are we going to do about Europe’s innovation deficit? Partner Content
20 Jun Tech & Research
What are we going to do about Europe’s innovation deficit?
Giancarlo Benelli explores how the European Union can transform its enormous capacity to generate knowledge into innovation.
TRIPS: Developing countries will not benefit from IP waived vaccines Partner Content
15 Jun Tech & Research
TRIPS: Developing countries will not benefit from IP waived vaccines
Waiving TRIPS will not tackle vaccine hesitancy in the developing world but instead disrupt global innovation
H2 and heat pumps: a dynamic duo to RepowerEU Partner Content
01 Jun Tech & Research
H2 and heat pumps: a dynamic duo to RepowerEU
Bosch illustrate how their multi-technology approach is helping Europe achieve its climate goals.
The status quo is not an option; if nothing changes, the Digital Decade connectivity targets will not be met Partner Content
31 May Tech & Research
The status quo is not an option; if nothing changes, the Digital Decade connectivity targets will not be met
TRIPS waiver will cost us decades of progress Partner Content
30 May Tech & Research
TRIPS waiver will cost us decades of progress
By removing patent protection, crucial incentives to develop new ground-breaking innovations will be lost.
The clock is ticking for digital skills for a digital Europe Partner Content
05 May Tech & Research
The clock is ticking for digital skills for a digital Europe
Launched at a joint event on 27 April co-organised by Huawei, ALL DIGITAL and EY, a new study maps Europe’s digital skills challenges and how to solve them
Shedding light on Europe’s drugs problem Partner Content
22 Apr Tech & Research
Shedding light on Europe’s drugs problem
The tragic effects of illegal drug use may be less visible than in the past, but they are still with us, warns EMCDDA Director Alexis Goosdeel
How to amend the Artificial Intelligence Act to avoid the misuse of high-risk AI systems
21 Apr Tech & Research
How to amend the Artificial Intelligence Act to avoid the misuse of high-risk AI systems
When it comes to amending the Artificial Intelligence Act, practices endangering fundamental rights must be banned and high-risk applications should be strictly regulated, argues Marcel Kolaja
The best way to regulate artificial intelligence? The EU’s AI Act
20 Apr Tech & Research
The best way to regulate artificial intelligence? The EU’s AI Act
Maintaining the right balance between freedom and supervision, the AI Act will enhance the spread of an important new technology while ensuring its safety, argues Eva Maydell
NAMs: Supporting innovation for rigorous management of chemicals and a healthier environment Partner Content
07 Apr Tech & Research
NAMs: Supporting innovation for rigorous management of chemicals and a healthier environment
The recently published Commission consultation on REACH includes biased questions. With ‘New Approach Methodologies’ filling important knowledge gaps, the EU must support these scientific innovations for the purpose of better regulation.
How to harness AI for the benefit of our health and environment
06 Apr Tech & Research
How to harness AI for the benefit of our health and environment
AI can have transformative effects on healthcare and the environment, but we need to be smart about it, writes Susana Solís Pérez