The Path to Digital Sovereignty: The European Chips Act and Beyond
On 21 September the European Chips Act came into force. The legislation introduces a comprehensive package of measures to ensure the EU's security of supply, flexibility and technological leadership in the field of semiconductor technologies and applications. With the newly enforced
The Proposal of the European Parliament for the Amendment of the Treaties: a Document Influenced by Lobbyists?
In previous posts published on Constitutional Discourse, we have analyzed the proposal of the European Parliament for the amendment of the founding Treaties (Treaties) of the EU, adopted by its plenary in November 2023. The European Parliament has recommended a
The proposal of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties: a slim majority for major institutional changes?
A previous writing on Constitutional Discourse has analyzed the proposal of the constitutional affairs committee of the European Parliament for initializing the ordinary revision procedure of Article 48 TEU for the amendment of the Treaties. Last week, the report has
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: a New Era of CSR
In an era riddled with uncertainty, economic, environmental, and social crises, the recent focus has shifted towards the promotion of sustainable practices in the global economy. To make this pivot effective, influential economic players first had to be identified and
Emotion Recognition—a Sheep or a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? (PART II.)
In our previous post, we briefly discussed the possibilities of analyzing emotions in written texts. Compared to Emotion Recognition (ER), this is a much simpler case, but we have already seen how complex it can be. ER attempts to enable the
Emotion Recognition—a Sheep or a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? (PART I.)
Machine-assisted emotion recognition has recently been in the spotlight again, with the new draft of the EU's forthcoming AI Act. Based on the current state of the draft, a complete ban on Emotion Recognition (ER)-based systems is expected, for example
Afterlife Deepfakes—Postmortem Right to Publicity and the Right to Respect for the Deceased
There are already a few examples of deepfakes being used in films to replace an actor’s or actress’ voice or even face after their death. For example, in 2019 a new movie, Finding Jack was announced, starring James Dean, an
Striving for Digital Age Fitness: The EU’s Quest to Pave the Way for a New Global Digital Era
In an era defined by the relentless march of technology and the ever-expanding digital landscape, the European Union (EU) stands at the forefront of a global legislative revolution. The global digital revolution is an opportunity for the EU to wield
Unveiling Mediation: Exploring Types, and Voluntary Essence
In a previous article, the existence and basic functions of mediation were discussed. It was stated that mediation is a part of the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) branch, allowing the parties involved in a legal dispute to opt for mediation
When Does Transparency Cross the Line and Become More Burdensome Than Beneficial?
Today, when social media platforms play an instrumental role in shaping public discourse and influencing individual behaviors, the call for transparency has never been more pressing. The significance of transparency in this realm stretches across various dimensions, from fostering trust