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
by Andreas Schwab
Striking the right balance on Artificial Intelligence Partner Content
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Striking the right balance on Artificial Intelligence
Issue 552 | June 2022
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Issue 552 | June 2022
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The clock is ticking for digital skills for a digital Europe
EU Cybersecurity Strategy can fuel Europe’s ambition to become a global digital leader
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EU Cybersecurity Strategy can fuel Europe’s ambition to become a global digital leader
MEPs Eva Kaili, Rasmus Andresen and Evžen Tošenovský provide their views on the current legislative situation ahead of the European Parliament’s adoption of the NIS2 Directive
EU needs to up its game on cybersecurity and do more to monitor, detect and counter cyber espionage, says Bart Groothuis
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EU needs to up its game on cybersecurity and do more to monitor, detect and counter cyber espionage, says Bart Groothuis
The threat posed by cybercrime will only increase in future, so we all need to improve - and the EU institutions need to lead by example, argues NSI2 rapporteur
A losing game: moderating online content fuels Big Tech power
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A losing game: moderating online content fuels Big Tech power
While online platforms have a role to play in dealing with systemic risks, holistic - not techno-centric - approaches are needed to guarantee our safety and free expression, argues Claire Fernandez
Issue 541 | 27 September 2021
27 Sep Tech & Research
Issue 541 | 27 September 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Polystyrene: supporting the EU’s plastic recycling targets Partner Content
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Polystyrene: supporting the EU’s plastic recycling targets
How this highly recyclable polymer can contribute towards the EU’s 2025 recycling targets.
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Why perioperative care and effective monitoring matters
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A European standard model Partner Content
21 Sep Tech & Research
A European standard model
Standardization bodies like CEN and CENELEC continue to play a vital role not only in powering the Single Market, but also in Europe’s recovery and transition to green and digital future, says Director General Elena Santiago Cid
Platform workers, such as Uber drivers are employees not self-employed say MEPs
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Platform workers, such as Uber drivers are employees not self-employed say MEPs
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MEPs quiz Margrethe Vestager over EU’s response to digital disinformation
European Commission’s Executive Vice-President says she hopes that agreement on the DSA and the DMA could be reached by next spring
This week in the European Parliament
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This week in the European Parliament
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New EU regulations on AI seek to ban mass and indiscriminate surveillance
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Powering the recovery Partner Content
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Powering the recovery
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Issue 540 | 19 July 2021
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Issue 540 | 19 July 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
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5G Connectivity: Embracing the digital revolution
The widespread rollout of 5G will provide a shot in the arm to Europe’s digital transformation and will bring with it meaningful improvements to our daily lives, writes Josianne Cutajar.
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Rebuilding trust in science Partner Content
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Rebuilding trust in science
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Why 5G is key to Europe’s economic recovery Partner Content
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Why 5G is key to Europe’s economic recovery
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Medical Device Regulation: a lack of clarity and too much freedom of interpretation
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Medical Device Regulation: a lack of clarity and too much freedom of interpretation
As breakthrough innovations for wellness-related applications become increasingly ubiquitous, the path for the future regulation of innovation in Europe must be planned carefully, says Susana Solís.
Issue 538 | 21 June 2021
18 Jun Tech & Research
Issue 538 | 21 June 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Greener together: Delivering Zero Pollution in practice Partner Content
17 Jun Tech & Research
Greener together: Delivering Zero Pollution in practice
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