Sovereign cloud: the Dutch headache
In the Netherlands, a legal study on AWS's sovereign cloud has sparked an unexpected debate. Deemed too lenient by some critics of American hyperscalers, it led the Ministry of Justice to publish an explanatory memo, revealing the political and legal contradictions surrounding the concept of digital sovereignty in Europe. Digital…
AI Act Omnibus: political deadlock in Parliament, two-stage vote considered
The AI Act simplification project is bogged down in the European Parliament. According to our information, political groups are now considering splitting the vote on the text in order to circumvent an impasse on the most controversial measures, notably the powers of the European AI Office. This solution reveals the…
Social media: the debate over bans is fracturing in Europe
While several member states and European institutions are now considering restricting minors' access to social media, warnings are mounting. International institutions, researchers, NGOs, and young people themselves are calling for caution and arguing that the models and practices of platforms should be addressed rather than children's access. The debate over…
Fighting disinformation: the Commission crosses the line between public authorities and the media
The European Commission wants to protect public debate. But by creating a Center for Democratic Resilience with a platform bringing together the media, it is opening up a new space for institutionalized dialogue between public authorities and information producers. This is a global precedent that raises questions about the line…