Future Of Europe
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Ending Regulation Without Representation—Variations on a Madisonian Vision
Both the United States and the European Union must strengthen their respective legislative branches to end bureaucratic overreach and reflect the political will of their citizenry. The post below will outline some premises based on which this could—and should—happen. Introduction In both
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The Irish Constitution, Social Liberalisation, and the Catholic Church
Against the backdrop of recent uproar following two key Irish referenda regarding the country’s constitution earlier this year, this article aims to show that the Irish constitution set a process in motion that enabled the incremental liberalization of the law,
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Can Lead Candidates Lead if They Are Not on Party Lists?
With the end of the 2024 European elections, the process of selecting top politicians is not over. Quite the contrary, for the European Commission, the selection procedure starts right after. The European Council decided the list of nominees for the
European Values
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A Shot in the Foot?—How Companies May Be Affected by the EU’s New CSDDD Rules (Part 2)
In Part I of my article regarding the new Sustainability Due Diligence and the European Union’s new directive, I already highlighted how a new generation of human rights was born and what scope and costs this due diligence process has.
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New Green Power Weapon?—Sustainability Due Diligence and the EU’s CSDDD (Part 1)
The right to a healthy environment and the right to the future has gained significant attention all around the globe. With global temperatures rising, people’s concerns for their future are starting to intensify due to the frequent reports of climate
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A day and a man to remember – In Memoriam Daniel Karsai (Editorial)
The 28th of September has always been a special day to me. It is the day when my mother and my first love was born. After yesterday, the day takes on a different layer of meaning as well, another one
Tech & AI
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Trapped in Psychological Tricks—The Dark Side of Development Work (Part I.)
How is it possible that a game that is supposed to be free costs many times more to play than a paid game? What are the manipulative practices that pervade almost the entire mobile gaming industry and why are such
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Silent success stories
We love a good rags-to-riches story. We cheer when we hear how Oprah Winfrey overcame poverty and became a household name, or J. K. Rowling’s journey from single mother to billionaire. And while these life paths are definitely inspiring, we
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Banning Cellphones From Schools: An Inevitable Step or a Restriction without Solving the Problem?
In recent years, more and more countries and political groups have started campaigning to ban phones from primary and/or high schools due to several issues that have emerged with the new generations. Several European countries have already decided to limit
Free Speech & Privacy
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The Death of the Photograph: The Collapse of Photographic Truth in the AI Era (Opinion)
As AI technology becomes increasingly integrated into everyday tools like smartphone cameras, the distinction between genuine and fabricated images is becoming harder to discern. This shift, exemplified by features in devices such as the Google Pixel 9, raises important questions
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Protecting Children or Upholding Free Speech Online? The Ninth Circuit’s Decision in NetChoice, LLC v. Bonta
The challenge of safeguarding children online has become a pressing issue as technology continues to advance. Governments worldwide are striving to find ways to protect minors from harmful content while also respecting essential freedoms, such as free speech. The Ninth
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No More Fake Reviews? The FTC’s Crackdown on Fake or False Consumer Reviews
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently introduced a regulation titled “Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials,” which targets the pervasive issue of fake reviews and misleading endorsements in online marketplaces. As e-commerce continues to dominate