💬 On 22 September, CDT Europe and @opengovpartnership.org brought together around 50 representatives from civil society, European institutions, Member States and regulatory authorities to discuss the implementation status of the #AIAct. 👇🏻 Here is what came out of the discussion:

✍🏻 CDT Europe has recently submitted its feedback to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the retention of #data by service providers for use in criminal proceedings. 👇🏻 Read the full submission here: cdt.org/insights/cdt...

💻 Yesterday, our Sec Gen @ashaoallen.bsky.social took part in a webinar on #ChatControl, stressing how the proposed legislation undermines #privacy, freedom of expression & rule of law. Thank you to @greens-efa.eu & MEP @marketkag.bsky.social & all participants for the important discussion!

📢 The latest EU Tech Policy Brief is here! In this edition: ⚖️ Joint letter to EU Commission & MSs on the #AIAct ’s implementation 👁️ Danish Presidency’s proposal on EU #CSAR raising concerns on #encryption 💬 Our response to the Gender Equality Strategy’s consultation 👇 More about EU tech policy:

📆 Join us tomorrow for a webinar hosted by Greens MEP @marketkag.bsky.social, where our Secretary General @ashaoallen.bsky.social will discuss the proposed Chat Control legislation, with civil society & industry experts. 👉🏻 You can follow the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/L6YmQJ9...

🔙 The back-to-office edition of the #AIBulletin is out now! In this edition: 🔹 Discussions on simplification and the #AIAct implementation 🔹 Consultation on transparency obligations for AI-generated content 🔹 The #DFA filling the gap on #AI and consumers protection 👇 Read more & sign up:

On Monday, together with @opengovpartnership.org, we hosted the latest edition of our Civil Society Roundtable Series on one of the most urgent issues in European tech policy: how to ensure the effective implementation of the EU AI Act. 🧵👇

📢 Together with 30 CSOs, we sent a letter to the European Commission and MSs to urge them to uphold their commitment to swiftly implement the #AI Act, without any delay or reopening of the legislation, and appoint national competent authorities. 👇🏻 Read the full statement: cdt.org/insights/joi...

📆 On 30 September, our Security & Surveillance Policy Officer Joanna Tricoli will be participating in #PrivacyCamp25, facilitating a conversation on #spyware trade & regulation in Europe, together with representatives from EDRi & SHARE Foundation. 👇🏻 Find more and register here: privacycamp.eu

Join CDT Europe’s team! 🌍✨ We’re #hiring our next Policy & Research Officer for the Security, Surveillance & Human Rights programme based in Brussels. 👁️ Are you passionate about EU tech policy, and an expert in #spyware & #encryption issues? This might be the right position for you! 👇🏻

✍🏻 CDT Europe, together with the Steering Committee of the Global Encryption Coalition, wrote to express our concerns with the Danish Presidency’s Compromise Text on the EU Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (#CSAR), in particular relating to scanning & end-to-end #encryption. 👇🏻 Read the full statement:

🟣 CDT Europe responded to the European Commission’s Consultation on the next Gender Equality Strategy, urging stronger action on #TFGBV, women's political participation & gender-sensitive digital policy. 👇🏻 Read our full response: cdt.org/insights/res...

Our Equity & Data programme director @lauralazc.bsky.social spoke on the #AIAct & the Code of Conduct for #GPAI models during the latest episode of @euronews.com’s EU Decoded, emphasising the need for a strong safety framework promoting fundamental rights & people-centred AI systems. 👇🏻 Watch here:

Earlier this week, @cdteu.org submitted feedback to the European Commission’s consultation on high-risk AI systems—calling for stronger safeguards where AI systems impact people’s fundamental rights, and clearer guidance under the AI Act. cdt.org/insights/cdt...

📆 Today marks the full entry into application of the European Media Freedom Act (#EMFA), a landmark step towards strengthening media pluralism and independence across the EU.

📆 Happening right now! 👉🏻 Tune in to follow the livestream of the event: www.youtube.com/live/6YRZE8A...

✍🏻 CDT Europe submitted feedback to the EC’s public consultation on high-risk #AI systems. We highlighted examples of AI systems impacting fundamental rights, stressed the importance of meaningful risk assessments, and reiterated the necessity to ensure access to remedies. 👇🏻 Read our submission:

🚀 The last #AIBulletin before summer break is here! This edition features: 📢 #GPAI Code of Practice 📃 AI Act’s guidelines & transparency template for GPAI models 🗣️ Intensified debate over the AI Act’s delay & simplification 🙋🏻 AI Office seeks new advisory forum’s members 👇 Read more & sign up:

Most content moderation systems weren’t built with the Global South in mind. Our partner organisation @cdt.org’s new research shows how they fail in Tamil, Kiswahili, Quechua & more. 👇🏻 Join their August 7 webinar for findings, recommendations, and global voices on language equity in tech.

📢 Yesterday, the European Commission published the long-awaited final draft of the Code of Practice for general-purpose AI #GPAI models.

🚨 Omnibus packages strike again — this time targeting the EU AI Act. EPSU and many civil society groups say NO to industry-driven deregulation. Workers’ rights, public services and fundamental protections must not be sacrificed for Big Tech profit. Read here👇🏾 www.epsu.org/article/eu-a...

❗Together with 50+ orgs, experts and academics we call on the EU to stand by the hard-won safeguards introduced by the #AIAct Deragulation will inevitably harm people’s fundamental rights, ultimately putting into question whether #AI developed or used in the #EU can be trustworthy.

📢 The last EU Tech Policy Brief before the summer break is here! This issue covers: 🚨 CDT Europe’s take on the CoP on #GPAI 👁️ Letter on #spyware abuses in the EU 💬 Feedback on online protection of minors guidelines ⚖️ Letter against the reopening of the #AIAct 👇 More about EU tech policy:

We call on the European Commission to refrain from pursuing a deregulation agenda and champion the proper enforcement and implementation of the AI Act and the wider EU digital rulebook. 👇

WITNESS is one of the co-signatories of the Open Joint Letter against the Delaying and Reopening of the AI Act. cdt.org/wp-content/u...

No to simplification of EU digital laws Weakening the AI Act would undermine accountability, the protection of society and workers and bring legal uncertainty I have co-signed the letter led by @cdteu.bsky.social 👇🏼

⏰ Today, CDT Europe, together with 51 experts, academics & civil society organisations, sent an open letter to the European Commission to express our concerns regarding the forthcoming Digital Simplification package, which could include revisiting the AI Act. 👇🏻 Read the full letter on our website:

Last May, CDT Europe and @opengovpartnership.org co-hosted a roundtable on “Lifting the Veil: Advancing Spyware Regulation in the EU”, bringing together over 50 participants for an action-oriented discussion on the future of EU #spyware regulation. 👇🏻 Read the full rundown on our website:

The latest #AIBulletin is out! Featuring: ⏰ The AI Act between “stop-the-clock” & simplification 🧠 Calls for AI Scientific Panel experts & a consultation on high-risk AI systems ✍🏻 EC’s State of the Digital Decade 2025 report 📄 The programme of the 🇩🇰 Presidency 👇 cdt.org/insights/cdt...

⚠️ In an open letter published today in response to recent #spyware abuse cases in 🇪🇺, a coalition of 12 civil society orgs (incl. @cdteu.bsky.social @accessnow.org @amnesty.org @efjeurope.bsky.social) call on EU institutions to take concrete action to respond to the growing threat posed by spyware. 👇

In this letter, EFJ, @cdteu.bsky.social and other civil society organisations express their grave concerns about the continued unchecked use of #spyware within the European Union. We call for urgent and coordinated EU action to ensure the protection of the rule of law and fundamental rights.

🗣️ CDT Europe & 12 orgs of the Spyware Coordination Group sent an open letter to EU institutions in response to recent #spyware abuse cases, calling for concrete action against spyware & its proliferation in the European internal market. 👇🏻 Read more

📺 WATCH: 'EU Action on Spyware & Surveillance' 🇪🇺EP event ft. @fcancellato.bsky.social @krzysztofbrejzamep.bsky.social @birgitsippel.bsky.social, @kaziku.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu's Audrius Perkauskas, @cdteu.bsky.social @silvperez.bsky.social @accessnow.org's Rand Hammoud. youtu.be/MD6RVn1vci0?...

Yesterday, together with MEPs @birgitsippel.bsky.social and @krzysztofbrejzamep.bsky.social, we co-hosted a panel discussion with journalists, policymakers and civil society on “Securing Democracy & Media Freedom: EU Action on Spyware and Surveillance” in the European Parliament. #StopSpyware

Yesterday’s event with @cdteu.bsky.social @krzysztofbrejzamep.bsky.social highlighted how severely the use of spyware erodes our fundamental freedoms and undermines our democracy. It’s time for the European Commission to present a legislative proposal to protect citizens from surveillance.

💬 CDT Europe provided input on the European Commission’s European Democracy Shield, focusing on: 🔹 Freedom of expression and access to information 🔹 Spyware against journalists, human rights defenders, and political representatives 🔹 AI for democratic processes 👇🏻 Read the full submission here:

Online protection of minors is high on the EU agenda with DSA implementation underway. We shared feedback on the draft guidelines, urging a rights-respecting, privacy-preserving approach. 👇🏻 Read our submission: cdt.org/insights/cdt...

CDT Europe analysed the recent guidelines published by the European Commission on prohibited practices under the AI Act. While being an important tool for the Act’s implementation, further clarification and a stronger fundamental-rights-based interpretation are necessary. 👇🏻 Read the full analysis:

⏰ Last day to register to attend in person the event on “Securing Democracy & Media Freedom: EU Action on Spyware and Surveillance” in the European Parliament! 👉🏻 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1372198134... #StopSpyware

Next Tuesday 24 June, CDT Europe will host in collaboration with MEPs @birgitsippel.bsky.social & @krzysztofbrejzamep.bsky.social a panel discussion in the EP on “Securing Democracy & Media Freedom: EU Action on Spyware and Surveillance”. Register 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/1372198134... #StopSpyware

On 19 May, CDT Europe organised a CSOs workshop on the #AIAct implementation. The workshop focused on concerns with and lessons learned from the Code of Practice on #GPAI models, national enforcement structures, & civil society action in light of the Commission’s simplification agenda. 👇🏻 Read more

📢 The latest EU Tech Policy Brief is here! This issue covers: 💻 #CPDP2025 highlights 👁️ 6th roundtable on #spyware regulation 💬 Experts’ conversations on the #DSA ⚖️ CSOs workshop on #AI governance 👇 Read more about EU tech policy:

🚀 The latest #AIBulletin is here! This month’s edition features: ✍️ #AIAct to be subject to targeted review and delayed implementation ™️ Copyright and #IP at the forefront of the AI discussion 💬 #DSA to potentially apply to AI Models 👇 Read more & sign up: cdt.org/insights/cdt...

🌟 A great #CPDP2025 edition! 3 days of powerful talks & connections. Once again, a big thank you to @cpdpconferences.bsky.social, all the speakers & participants! 👇 Here is what CDT Europe has been up to:

📢 CDT Europe and 88 others just sent a joint letter to the European Commission warning against plans that risk weakening end-to-end #encryption in the EU. Strong encryption protects everyone’s security. We need to defend it, not undermine it. #E2EE #ProtectEU

🔜 Happening today at #CPD2025! 📝 10:30, Class Room: “Effective Remedies for #AI-Induced Harms: Lessons Learned from #GDPR Enforcement by Data Protection Authorities” 👁️ 14:15, Music Room: ”Balancing Security and Fundamental Rights: Curbing the #Spyware Trade in the EU Market” See you there! 🌟

🔛 #CPDP2025 is here! 📍 Where to find us? 📆 21 May, 14h15: Panel about the #DSA in the fight against #GBV. 📆 23 May, 10h30: Panel on effective remedies for #AI-induced harms. 📆 23 May, 14h15: Workshop on curbing the EU #spyware trade. 👇🏻 Links to the events! @cpdpconferences.bsky.social

🔜 #CPDP2025 is starting tomorrow! On Friday, CDT Europe is hosting a panel with experts & policymakers on “Effective Remedies for #AI-Induced Harms: Lessons Learned from #GDPR Enforcement by Data Protection Authorities”. If you’re attending @cpdpconferences.bsky.social, join the discussion!

Last Thursday, CDT Europe & @techpolicypress.bsky.social‬ hosted a gathering of tech policy experts & enthusiasts to discuss the future of tech policy in Europe. Thanks to everyone who attended for the great discussion! 🌟 @markscott.bsky.social @ramshajahangir.bsky.social @ashaoallen.bsky.social

Today, CDT Europe & 100+ CSOs, academics and experts, sent an open letter to the Commission to express concerns on the proposed reopening of the #GDPR, which risks weakening accountability safeguards in the name of simplification. Read the full letter 👇