As we approach the mid-point of this decade, the European Union faces critical decisions that will shape its digital future. The European University Institute recently published a comprehensive report titled „Charting the Digital and Technological Future of Europe: What Priorities for…
Beyond 3%: EARTO’s Strategic Vision for Innovation-Driven Growth in the EU
In an era where technological advancements shape economies and societies, the European Union reaches a turning point. The European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO) has recently released a compelling paper outlining a strategic vision for enhancing economic prosperity across…
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…
Quick Review: A Competitiveness Compass for the EU
The European Union stands at a crossroads. Despite its strengths—a skilled workforce, a continental Single Market, and a stable legal framework—the bloc has struggled to keep pace with global competitors like the U.S. and China. Productivity growth has stagnated for decades,…
Securing Leadership in the Biorevolution
In the 21st century, biotechnology stands as the cornerstone of a transformative era: the biorevolution. This convergence of breakthroughs in synthetic biology, machine learning, and engineering biology enables humanity to manipulate life’s building blocks, offering unprecedented opportunities—and equally profound challenges. Highlighted…
Breaking Big Tech’s Grip: A Roadmap to a Democratic Digital Future
In an era where digital technologies influence nearly every aspect of modern life, the question of who controls these technologies has become increasingly urgent. The dominance of a handful of tech giants—primarily U.S.-based companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, along with…
Final Approval on the EU Design Reform Package
by Dávid Ujhelyi On October 10, 2024, the European Council officially gave its final approval to the Designs Reform Package, a major reform in the EU and national design acquis.[1] This legislative package comprises two key elements: a revised directive on the legal…
Towards connectivity: The Gigabit Infrastructure Act
by Mónika Mercz The Digital Decade initiative of the European Union involves a pledge to reach 100% of 5G and fiber coverage by 2030 for EU citizens, and to ensure that new players have sufficient access to innovative business-to-business and business-to-consumer…
Horizon scanning and breakthroughs in Quantum technologies
by István Kopácsi The report shortly titled „Breakthroughs in Quantum Technologies”[1] (Report) provides an in-depth exploration of emerging quantum technologies, with a focus on key trends and innovations that are likely to shape the field in the coming years. In this review…
Ambitious Strategic Agenda worthy of analysing beyond fancy political declarations
by Martin Milán Csirszki The European Council has recently published its Strategic Agenda for the years to come. The document covers the time span between 2024 and 2029.[1] This brief blog post aims to throw additional considerations as regards its content. The…