Ukraine has rapidly built a resilient digital state infrastructure—even under active Russian attacks—making public services and governance more agile, transparent, and secure. The article argues that this “digital sovereignty” was constructed not through lofty policy declarations but through real wartime necessity and technological innovation. It questions why the EU hasn’t more forcefully supported or learned from Ukraine’s experience, urging greater strategic cooperation and dig...| Digitizing Europe
Welcome at 'Digitizing Europe' - a website that advocates for better 'digital' regulation and a swifter digital transformation of the EU.| Digitizing Europe
Over the last two weeks, I have published three additional publications: a history of foundation model legislation with Oxford University Press, a WEF op-ed on industrial AI, and a Top 20 list of Digital Laws with CEPS.| Digitizing Europe
From tomorrow onwards, the EU’s rules for the most advanced AI models officially apply. This day is a pivotal moment: not just for the AI Act but for the EU’s overall AI strategy.| Digitizing Europe
The AI Office has finally clarified which actors will fall under the AI Act’s rules for GPAI models – way too late – but those explanations are bringing the much-needed clarity for industry. Importantly, the GPAI rules are now officially confirmed to be in force from 2 August 2025.| Digitizing Europe
Yesterday, the European Commission published the long-awaited Code of Practice for General Purpose AI (GPAI) models – a key element for implementing the AI Act. Having followed this process closely from the legislative negotiations until now, I concluded in my piece for Süddeutsche Zeitung Dossier that the Code is not a breakthrough but that it is a necessary step forward – though one with significant design flaws.| Digitizing Europe
The CEPS publication titled "A Dataset of International Legal and Policy Instruments for the Digital World" introduces a comprehensive dataset aimed at enhancing research and policy analysis in the digital domain. This dataset encompasses key international legal and policy instruments, including recommendations and treaties, relevant to digital governance and transformation.| Digitizing Europe
Another expert study, same conclusion: withdrawing the AI Liability Directive would be a serious strategic mistake| Digitizing Europe
The EU’s AI Act is more than a regulatory text—it’s a declaration of European values in the digital age. As pressure mounts to delay or weaken it, we must stay the course, provide clarity for innovators, and show that Europe stands by its democratic decisions.| Digitizing Europe
To truly reclaim digital sovereignty, Europe must not only build its own infrastructure but also regain control over how digital skills are taught and certified. Moving away from dependency on foreign platforms is essential to ensure a resilient, values-based digital future.| Digitizing Europe
The European Commission is about to unveil its International Digital Strategy - and already, old myths are resurfacing. Today’s POLITICO MorningTech newsletter warns against “unrealistic decoupling” and calls for continued global cooperation. But let’s be clear: this is not a rebuke of Europe’s tech sovereignty agenda. As our European Way paper outlines, striving for sovereignty is not about isolation or protectionism - it’s about resilience, fairness, and trusted partnerships.| Digitizing Europe
After months of preparation, my co-authors and I present a bold and values-driven strategy to restore the EU's strategic autonomy.| Digitizing Europe
Our new policy paper "The European Way – A Blueprint for Reclaiming Our Digital Future" has sparked wide interest, including coverage in the Financial Times, Euractiv, MLex, Table.Media,Tagesspiegel, WEB.DE, and Handelsblatt. Across outlets, the message is clear: Europe must act decisively to regain digital sovereignty, break through political deadlock, and reform its approach to tech governance.| Digitizing Europe
In its 2025 work programme, the European Commission effectively scrapped the AI Liability Directive (AILD) – a move that threatens to unravel trust in the EU’s burgeoning AI policy landscape. This abrupt decision strips away potential critical protections for victims of AI-related harm and denies businesses the legal certainty they need to innovate.| Digitizing Europe
The AI Office has finally begun clarifying key questions around the AI Act's GPAI rules - especially who is in scope, what constitutes "placing on the market," and how one becomes a GPAI provider. A new working paper suggests sensible FLOP-based thresholds, limits burdens on downstream users, and incentivizes adherence to the Code of Practice; offering long-awaited legal certainty, though some open issues and consultation flaws remain.| Digitizing Europe
From today and in addition to my role for Axel Voss, I will be Fellow at the Think Tank of Hochschule für Politik München (Technical University of Munich) on a project titled: "EU Digital Policy Reloaded: Scrutinising the Past, Shaping the Future."| Digitizing Europe
Yesterday, parliamentarians involved in the AI Act negotiations have sent a strong message to the European Commission, underlining that the final GPAI Code of Practice should better reflect the trilogue agreement.| Digitizing Europe
Today, almost 100 European companies issued a strong statement: the EU must take bold, strategic action to reclaim control over its digital infrastructure.| Digitizing Europe
In its 2025 work programme, the European Commission effectively scrapped the AI Liability Directive (AILD) – a move that threatens to unravel trust in the EU’s burgeoning AI policy landscape. This abrupt decision strips away potential critical protections for victims of AI-related harm and denies businesses the legal certainty they need to innovate.| Digitizing Europe
Today, we start our first public consultation to ask you for insight when it comes to liability scenarios and AI. This is the part of our Better Regulation initiative.| Digitizing Europe
Today, we want to give you some insight in our timeline and early ideas on this important legislative file that will complement the AI Act as last part of the EU AI strategy.| Digitizing Europe