The European Commission’s announcement in January 2026 that it would soon propose „EU Inc.” – a pan-European legal framework for innovative companies – marks an inflection point in the Union’s long-standing struggle to reconcile regulatory harmonisation with Member State sovereignty.[1] Commission…
Commentary: Agricultural Digitalization of the EU and Its Risks
by Mokhtar Ben mlouka (Policy Intern at CELI)
Legal Challenges in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped debates across law, policy, and society, creating both opportunities and profound legal challenges. Generative AI (GenAI) in particular, with its ability to create text, images, music, and other content, raises questions about…
Legal Personhood for AI: Challenges and Future Possibilities
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform various sectors of society, the question of its legal status has become increasingly relevant. Should AI systems, particularly those that demonstrate high levels of autonomy and complexity, be granted legal personhood? This question has…
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,…
Data Protection and AI Models – EDPB Opinion, OpenAI Fine and DeepSeek Scrutiny
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted Opinion 28/2024 on 17 December 2024,[1] addressing key data protection issues that arise from the processing of personal data in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) models. Issued at the request of the Irish…
Spain’s Proposal for Extended Collective Licensing in AI Development
by Dávid Ujhelyi In December 2024, the Spanish Ministry of Culture unveiled a groundbreaking legislative proposal aimed at introducing extended collective licensing (ECL) for the development of general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) models. The “Draft Royal Decree to regulate the granting of…
Transforming Justice: The Role of GenAI in Legal Decision-Making
Generative AI (GenAI) tools hold significant potential to transform the legal profession. These tools can enhance efficiency, for example, by streamlining research, and speeding up legal document generation. While GenAI could revolutionize how lawyers and judges handle complex legal tasks, the…
Ethics of Generative Artificial Intelligence according to the American Bar Association
by Mónika Mercz All around the world, there have been instances of lawyers utilizing technological innovations for their benefit, such as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). Unfortunately, several professionals ultimately failed to comprehend the true nature of these tools, resulting in occurrences,…