Category Archives: English – posts in English on this blog

Question: Non-evaluation of FATCA agreements by Member States and protection of fundamental rights of EU citizens

In May this year a member of the European Parliament asked the following: Subject: Non-evaluation of FATCA agreements by Member States and protection of fundamental rights of EU citizens On 13 April 2021, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) invited … Lees verder

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Bert Hubert | Attendees Microsoft conference live in the past

In November Bert Hubert attended a Microsoft conference [1]. In his article Hello Europe, Joe Biden is gone he describes that the attendees seemed to think nothing has changed in the world: most of the discussion lived in a glorious … Lees verder

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Do Dutch banks have a hidden discrimination problem?

Lelieveldt of Human Rights in Finance.EU published the article Do Dutch banks have a hidden discrimination problem? Let’s ask the Chief Legal Officer in the management board……. if there is one.

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Scientists call on the President of the European Commission to retract AI hype statement

Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) published the article Scientists call on the President of the European Commission to retract AI hype statement, with reference to the open letter [*], that can be signed by other AI experts. From the … Lees verder

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The European Digital Travel Identity is coming

The Council published the press release Council adopts negotiating position on new law that introduces EU digital travel application. From the text: The regulation establishes rules on the (voluntary) creation of digital travel credentials and how to use them when … Lees verder

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European proposals on ‘simplification’ of the digital rulebook

On 19 November the European Commission published the press release on digital simplification. The proposals are listed on the page An agile Digital Rulebook for the EU. Related: Speech by a Commission member. Factsheet digital package New consultation Digital fitness … Lees verder

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Finance For Society Forum 2025

Finance Watch on 4 December 2025 organises the Finance For Society Forum 2025, announcement. The program includes keynotes with Geoff Mann and Ann Pettifor, a session on changing finance with Alberto Alemanno and sessions on AI and the digital euro: … Lees verder

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EPRS study on the European Democracy Shield

EPRS published the study ‘Strengthening resilience – Towards the European Democracy Shield‘, written by Edoardo Bressanelli and Samuele Bernardii. The announcement introduces the topic as follows: This study reviews the current framework to protect democracy in the EU in view … Lees verder

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European promises regarding civic space

The European Commission in a communication to the Parliament and the Council promised to improve the position of civil society. On pages 29 and 30 the Commission reports: Civil society organisations and human rights defenders are crucial for upholding EU … Lees verder

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Statewatch data protection handbook

Statewatch published a handbook that explains how data protection law can be used to seek remedies and redress for people in the EU’s immigration and asylum systems, read their article.

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