German data protection authority vs. Chinese AI – and Google in the middle
A clash between Berlin’s data protection authority and Google over the Chinese app DeepSeek shines a spotlight on the tension between Europe’s strict privacy standards and the global ambitions of tech giants.
The peculiarities of soil: interview with an expert on soil health and research
When we talk about the health of our planet, we usually think about forests or oceans, which are naturally massive ecosystems, crucial for the livelihood and survival of the planet. However, what often gets overlooked is soil and its health.
“What’s illegal offline is illegal online”: Henna Virkkunen’s Rome hearing, and what’s on her EU docket
Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, took part in an official hearing at the Chamber of Deputies on 16 July 2025. Her remit spans digital policy, the rule of law and media freedom, areas that Italy watches closely as EU enforcement and national reforms converge.
They say they’re lazy. How to adapt the job market to Generation Z?
Some employers label Generation Z as lazy. What can Zoomers really offer the job market?
TikTok: will parents have more control over their children’s accounts?
TikTok introduces changes for parents of children using the platform. Is the Chinese giant introducing changes for fear of sanctions for violating EU regulations?
Digital gates to adulthood: how Europe checks your online age
New rules to protect children online reveal not only Europe’s growing ambition in digital safety but also the deep differences between countries when it comes to age checks. Where does protection end – and surveillance begin?
Gen Z at work: What are we really like?
Generation Z young people are not spoken of in superlatives on the job market. How do they perceive themselves?
