The European Commission’s freshly minted “Quantum Europe Strategy: Quantum Europe in a Changing World” sets an ambitious course to transform Europe from a laboratory powerhouse into a fully-fledged quantum industrial ecosystem.[1] The document does not arrive in a vacuum; rather, it…
Securing Europe’s Digital Marketplace: The EU’s Comprehensive Response to E-commerce Challenges
The European Union faces an unprecedented challenge in regulating the rapidly expanding e-commerce landscape, where 4.6 billion low-value consignments entered the EU market in 2024 alone—equivalent to 12 million parcels daily and nearly double the volume from 2023.[1] This staggering growth…
Understanding AI Safety Institutes: The Frontier of AI Governance
As artificial intelligence continues to advance at a remarkable pace, governments worldwide have recognized the need for specialized institutions to address the safety challenges posed by increasingly capable AI systems. The emergence of AI Safety Institutes (AISIs) represents one of the…
European Defence Readiness 2030: Policy Responses to Security Challenges
The European Union’s White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030[1], published in March 2025, outlines a framework for addressing security concerns amid heightened geopolitical tensions. The document states that Russia’s defense expenditures are projected to reach 9% of GDP in 2025,…
Europe’s Digital Renaissance: Reclaiming Sovereignty Through the „European Way”
Europe stands at a critical juncture in its digital journey. After decades of technological leadership that once positioned European nations at the forefront of innovation—from steam engines to aviation—the European Union now finds itself increasingly dependent on foreign digital technologies and…
Mitigating Risks in Generative AI: A Guide to the NIST AI Risk Management Framework
by Mónika Mercz The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released NIST-AI-600-1, Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework: Generative Artificial Intelligence Profile[1] on July 26, 2024. The document is a cross-sectoral profile of the AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF…
The Dawn of Multipolarity: Insights from the Munich Security Report 2025 and Conference
Disclaimer: We would like to emphasize that this is a summary of the Munich Security Report and Conference, and does not reflect any of our official stances. The Munich Security Conference (MSC), a cornerstone of global geopolitical discourse, convened in February…