Liberal Newspage: Regulation Fit For A Digital Democracy
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Techno-Politics Forum 2023 is here! ?
It's your last chance to sign up for the Techno-Politics Forum happening tomorrow from 11 am at Maison Grand Place in Brussels!? We’re set to gather a range of industry experts, academics and politicians including Hosuk Lee-Makiyama , Director of ECIPE, Christina Montgomery, Global Chief Privacy & Trust Officer at IBM, MEP Jan-Christoph Oetjen , Renew Europe , Pearse O’Donohue, Director of Future Networks at DG CONNECT and many more to discuss how we can use emerging technologies to reshape our traditional policymaking and maximise the potential of our digital future. Don’t miss out!??
Political Advertising Online: A Regulation Fit for Digital Democracy?
The EU’s new regulation on political advertising online is intended to enhance transparency, but could it impact free speech and political discussions ahead of an important election year for Europe?? In his new op-ed, Dr Antonios Nestoras , ELF Deputy Executive Director, weighs up the promises and challenges of the regulation and calls for legislators to create a clear definition of political ads and to?proceed with caution to retain our 'digital democracy'.
Unleashing the Digital Arsenal: Lessons from Ukraine?
“Despite the challenges of a full-scale war, Ukraine continues its digital transition and tries to synchronise its actions with the requirements of a candidate for EU accession”.
Last week, the European Commission announced that Ukraine and Moldova should start the negotiation process of becoming EU members. Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik , VP of the ALDE Party , has cited that the ongoing digital transformation in Ukraine will play a crucial role in the country's EU accession process and its post-war recovery while benefiting the entire European community with its digital innovations and unique experiences. Get the full perspective in MP Rudik’s new op-ed for Brussels Morning Newspaper .?
Artificial Intelligence & Human Governance: Protecting Human Rights in the Age of AI?
Technology has proven to be both a tool and a threat to governments, and legislators are struggling to keep up with the impact of these technologies on human rights. The unforeseen impacts of artificial intelligence could reinforce discriminatory biases, encroach upon security and individual freedoms, permit excessive abuses of power and control, and upend the role of humanity and culture. If the rise of AI is inevitable, what standards must we?agree on to safeguard human rights?? In cooperation with Liberal International, we will host a webinar on Tuesday, 21 November, at 14:00 CET designed to find solutions to such questions.
Reforming and Enlarging the EU for the 21st Century with Daniela Schwarzer?
EU enlargement talks are gaining momentum after many years of stagnation. In the latest Liberal Europe Podcast, Leszek Ja?d?ewski welcomes Daniela Schwarzer to discuss how the EU can become more enlargement-ready and what kind of institutional or decision-making reforms will be necessary for the road ahead.?
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