EU Inc.'s Simon Schaefer: "I actually wish we would be there by the tens of thousands in front of the Berlaymont - or demonstrating as founders to say this is so desperately needed. But I'm afraid we don't have the time to do that."

🎤✅ Bart de Witte @OpenMedFuture on notary obligations being kept in the #EUinc proposal: "It feels like Gutenberg inventing the printing press, but then creating regulations to keep monks in the scriptoria busy, because we need to defend the old.” (Link in the comments)

Who's who in the global AI influence race: US-led Pax Silica vs China-led WAICO. #AI #PaxSilica #WAICO 👉 Read our analysis here: eutechloop.com/competing-for…

💡Many EU Member States - especially smaller ones - are struggling to keep pace with the EU's legislative speed. To avoid becoming mere observers, countries must urgently rethink how they work in Brussels - and at home. #wiserregulation 👉Read more: eutechloop.com/eu-member-sta…

Despite widespread big-tent opposition, Chat Control 1.0 was adopted at the European Parliament today, extending the mass scanning of private communications until 2028. 👉Read more: eutechloop.com/orwellian-out…

While Ireland is currently being scrutinized by some groups pushing the country to "bow out" of negotiating the EU's upcoming digital rules, many could learn a thing or two from how to consult their own populations on the Presidency's priorities. eutechloop.com/21st-century-…

Who’s who in CEE when it comes to AI? 🇪🇺 The 2026 CEE AI Index reveals a regional divide: northern/central countries are ready to lead, while the south risks falling behind under the AI Act. eutechloop.com/cee-ai-index-…

What's going on with the EU's plans to limit social media for teenagers? 🧵

🇨🇳 China actively uses security and market rules for sovereignty: e.g., blocking META’s $2B acquisition of AI startup Manus.  Meanwhile: 🇸🇪 Ericsson & 🇫🇮 Nokia saw their China market share drop from 12% to 4%, Huawei & ZTE still hold ~35% of Europe's market. 7/

Tech sovereignty isn't unique to the EU. Most states use competition policy & national security to shield domestic markets from retaliation. 🇺🇸 The US relies on security-driven initiatives - like removing Chinese gear from its telecom networks. 6/