The EU’s #deregulation machine is running full-speed - and the Commission isn't keen on letting the public see how it works

In less than a year the Commission had 605 meetings with lobbyists on ‘simplification’ but #transparency is deeply insufficient

New post: corporateeurope.org/en/deregulat...

Happening NOW in Brussels:
How can Europe protect its democracy from foreign tech monopolies?
Join @openmarkets.bsky.social & @article19.bsky.social for two days of debate, insight, and strategy.
📺 Livestream here → www.youtube.com/live/KlO8ta8...
#DigitalSovereignty #Democracy #FreeSpeech

‘The entire information environment is influenced not just by monopolistic platforms but increasingly by the seemingly ‘do no wrong’ AI industry + corporate surveillance’ – @davidakaye.bsky.social on the hold of corporate power over free speech.

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"GDPR under attack" is the slightly provicative title for the session about to start at #PrivacyCamp25. I am here on behalf of the #EuropeanPirates, together with Sorana Ciovica, our new Operations Team Leader.

This upcoming Tuesday, 18.30h CEST, you can find out why scanning all our private messages is a very bad idea. Please join a webinar on #Chatcontrol, organized by @marketkag.bsky.social

More info and registration here: act.greens-efa.eu/chatcontrol

🇬🇧Public pressure works: Belgium, Finland & Czechia will NOT approve the #chatcontrol mass surveillance law in October. But other governments whose vote is crucial are still on the fence. Urge them to protect our digital privacy and encryption now […]

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I think we all get by now that #Chatcontrol will not go away by itself. All of us wanting a free and open society must commit to push back every time one member state or the other tries to move the proposal forward. This time around it is Denmark pushing it.

european-pirateparty.eu/chat-control...

The 'Théâtre D'opéra Spatial' case has flown a bit under the radar given all of the ongoing copyright infringement cases. Prof Ryan Abbot has filed a motion for summary judgement on behalf of the claimant, and it makes for interesting reading. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Held my first recruitment interview for the European Pirates Team Lead positions today. Made me realize how long ago it was I was actually responsible for recruitment interviews, and how important it is for the the interviewer to be properly prepared to allow the interviewee to deliver their best.

First round of interviews for the Team Lead positions for the European Pirates will be held at the end of next week. Don't miss your chance to apply!

european-pirateparty.eu/join-our-lea...

Less than 1 week (5 days) left to sign the #StopKillingGames European Citizens' Initiative!: eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/

Bug EU family and friends to sign if they haven't already!

If you have signed, contact your MEPs!: www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...

www.parliament.uk/get-involved...

I have now been the Secretary General of the European Pirates for a month. There is a lot to do to get this organisation back into shape. But I am up for the challenge. Feel free to ask me anything about my plans here: discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/mattias-bj...

1 million to 1.4 million in 17 days! Incredible! Push for 1.5-1.6 million to have politicians pay more attention to us and build our buffer!: eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public

Come on gamers, gamer allies and relatives of gamers! Let's fight against "own nothing and be happy" and #StopKillingGames !

We made it! We reached 1 million signatures for the #stopkillingGames ECI!

That is absolutely amazing! It will force the EU to discuss the content of the initiative! Hopefully it will spark a broader discussion about ownership and licensing in the digital age.

european-pirateparty.eu/skg-update/

Here's our endorsement: european-pirateparty.eu/european-pir...

The European Pirates are fully behind the #StopKillingGames campaign! If you also want to save games from being destroyed, and you're an EU citizen or a British citizen, SIGN THE PETITIONS!

EU: eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#/
UK: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

#stopkillinggames #skg

Ready for #IGF2025? As governments & experts around the world receive invitations, our hosts are welcoming ALL to the largest UN meeting in Norway!

Prepare Travel, incl. Time-sensitive Hotel Bookings: www.igf2025.no/
See the Press Release! www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...

Here's a quick reminder to tell all your European friends to support the Stop Destroying Videogames inititiative: eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#...

At my first ever ISOC Belgium event: Great crowd, great atmosphere, great beer, interesting speeches.

Henrik Jalalian: ”Hela nätet skulle kunna vara som Wikipedia. Istället är demokratin i händerna på Musk och Zuckerberg.”

Why #Italy’s #PiracyShield risks moving from tiresome digital farce to serious national tragedy - walledculture.org/why-italys-p... it's a catastrophic vulnerability. After the #Google Drive block, both Elisa Giomi (AGCOM board member) & Stefano Quintarelli (IT expert) warn against serious risks.

I got a bit stuck after starting my account here, trying to figure out what I should put in my very first message. I guess I felt it would set the tone for what I'll be posting in the future. And to be honest, I don't really know what I want from this place. Happy for suggestions of what to expect!