We’re criticising GDPR for all the wrong reasons

[ad_1] “Simplify”, “Streamline”, “Scale back”. While EU communiqués often find creative ways to avoid uttering the word “deregulation”, this new European Commission is all about boosting the bloc’s competitiveness by “cutting red tape”. The intention to stimulate the continent’s economy might be laudable, but there is a real risk of throwing the baby out with […]

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Outdated legal frameworks are a barrier to the EU’s just transition – here’s how we can fix them

[ad_1] Historically, discussions surrounding the EU’s “twin” green and digital transitions have focused on mitigating the transitions’ negative impacts on workers – whether from technological disruptions or climate policies – rather than proactively shaping the future of work. Last year’s widespread farmer protests – which took aim at environmental regulations, among other things – demonstrated […]

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A policy revolution, or just Euro-jargon?

[ad_1] In the portfolio of Teresa Ribera Rodríguez, Executive Vice-President for a “Clean, Just, and Competitive Transition”, the EU’s future is envisioned as a synergy of ecological sustainability, technological innovation and social justice. Too good to be true? Not necessarily. The rationale underpinning this trio aims to address challenges and harness opportunities in modern society, […]

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