From Tallinn to Brussels: how Estonia’s digital natives could shake up EU policy
Growing up in Estonia, being “digital” isn’t some futuristic concept, it’s just everyday life. At 17, I’ve never known a world where filing taxes means stacks of paperwork or where voting requires standing in line at a polling station. Here, tech doesn’t just make life easier, it’s part of the way society actually runs.
Mama, should I become a Luddite?
In the new religion of technology, acceleration replaces purpose and faith replaces reason. Progress is treated as destiny, not decision — a force beyond scrutiny. Yet beneath the shimmer of inevitability lies a simple question: progress for whom?
Google under fire: what EU’s new fine means for the future of digital ads
The European Commission has once again set its sights on Google — this time for abusing its dominant position in the online advertising market.
ChatGPT lands in Greek classrooms
Greece’s new “AI in Schools” program introduces ChatGPT Edu as a classroom tool, promising innovation and productivity—but also testing the boundaries of educational autonomy.
“Chat Control”: a European “Big Brother” for the little brothers
At the heart of Europe’s digital debate, the “Chat Control” proposal blurs the line between protection and intrusion. By scanning private messages in the name of safety, it risks normalizing surveillance as a civic duty.
Austria’s privacy watchdog vs. YouTube: a battle over your data
Access to your personal data is one of the core rights guaranteed by the EU’s GDPR. But the ongoing dispute between Austria’s data protection authority and YouTube shows just how wide the gap can be between theory and practice.
A new era of cooperation: the EU invests in Egypt through European programs
The European Union and Egypt are strengthening cooperation in key areas — from the economy and science to regional security. A historic summit opens a new chapter in relations that could have significance far beyond the borders of both parties.
Does the mobile EU citizen know what benefits they can claim?
Can a digital social security guide solve systemic problems, or does it just organize information about often conflicting rules?
