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It's EU election time, Weekly DEbrief readers!
From Lisbon to Sofia, from Stockholm to Nicosia, more than 370 million EU citizens can vote in the 2024 European Elections, making it the second-biggest democratic feast in the world.
There is a lot at stake for digital, too. The next 5?? years will be a make-or-break moment for Europe to become a global tech leader. But what do people really want from EU politicians making digital policy? We asked around.
More than that happened this week. Read along to find out about:
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?? SPOTLIGHT
?? 'In and Out the EU bubble' – EU Elections edition:?Our DIGITALEUROPE "TV Crew" Adnan Leal and Giulio Crisante hit the streets of Brussels to hear what citizens expect from the newly elected EU politicians and what they'll do for technology:
?? An EU Democracy shield against Disinformation: Our Director-General Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl laid down 3?? actions on how the EU can fight deepfakes and disinformation:
?? Next, Hungary: The Council of the European Union is also experiencing changes. With Hungary set to assume the Council Presidency in July, we partnered with our members in Budapest to state our expectations. K?sz?n?m, IVSZ - Hungarian Association of Digital Companies , for hosting us ??.
?? Figure of the week: For this year's EU election, more than 22 million people will vote for the first time
? YOUR TO-DO LIST
??? Watch our #DETechTalks episode: In a chat with Enrique Lizaso Olmos , CEO of Multiverse Computing , Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl singled out 2???concrete ways on how quantum can help make Europe #aDigitalPowerhouse:
?? ?? Relive our Tech & Ukraine event: Ukraine remains on top of our minds. Watch the below recap to discover what we can learn from Ukraine when it comes to digital resilience:
?? See how we fight for European cybersecurity: Our Outreach chief Lasse Hamilton Heidemann visited Denmark to talk cybersecurity at the Danish EU Festival, which also welcomed top Danes figures such as Denmark's PM Mette Frederiksen, Marie Bjerre or MEP Morten L?kkegaard :
?? Learn more about our visitors from the USA: We also welcomed a group of students from 美国东北大学 to our office. More here.
??? PROJECTS CORNER
?? Working on the next decade of digital health: Digital Health Uptake (DHU) is looking for health experts to help Europe become a leader in digital health. Is that you? Then apply here.
?? Hei Helsinki: CO-SECUR gathered its expert consortium in Finland this week to discuss the future of urban security and how tech can contribute.
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?? That's all for today, friends. We'll bring you more digital hits next week.
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