Cathleen Berger
@cberger.bsky.social
Pondering the future. | Digital policy, environmental sustainability | she/her
Currently: Head of Office (Research and Policy) to German Parliamentarian | Former: UpgradeDemocracy.de, Mozilla, German Foreign Office
Currently: Head of Office (Research and Policy) to German Parliamentarian | Former: UpgradeDemocracy.de, Mozilla, German Foreign Office
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Cathleen Berger
@cberger.bsky.social
· Nov 24
With all the new people joining: if you have any suggestions for who to follow at the intersection of sustainability and tech — please share!
I’ll also add new accounts to my starter kit on the topic.
I’ll also add new accounts to my starter kit on the topic.
Obviously, this is not an individual responsibility. But a whole-of-society one. More inspo in Maria‘s talk linked above.
#CounterDisinfo
#CounterDisinfo
February 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Obviously, this is not an individual responsibility. But a whole-of-society one. More inspo in Maria‘s talk linked above.
#CounterDisinfo
#CounterDisinfo
There are things we can do to push back:
➡️ Start with using the Fediverse or ATmosphere instead X, Meta and Co.
➡️ Appreciate the importance of independent journalism, and start supporting it financially.
➡️ Hold tech companies to account, using all the democratic and regulatory tools available to us.
➡️ Start with using the Fediverse or ATmosphere instead X, Meta and Co.
➡️ Appreciate the importance of independent journalism, and start supporting it financially.
➡️ Hold tech companies to account, using all the democratic and regulatory tools available to us.
February 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM
There are things we can do to push back:
➡️ Start with using the Fediverse or ATmosphere instead X, Meta and Co.
➡️ Appreciate the importance of independent journalism, and start supporting it financially.
➡️ Hold tech companies to account, using all the democratic and regulatory tools available to us.
➡️ Start with using the Fediverse or ATmosphere instead X, Meta and Co.
➡️ Appreciate the importance of independent journalism, and start supporting it financially.
➡️ Hold tech companies to account, using all the democratic and regulatory tools available to us.
A fusion that no longer targets our attention only, but is moving towards an intimacy economy where it is getting harder and harder to form opinions without interference. #IntimacyEconomy #BigTech
February 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM
A fusion that no longer targets our attention only, but is moving towards an intimacy economy where it is getting harder and harder to form opinions without interference. #IntimacyEconomy #BigTech
The space where we form our opinions is being manipulated. Ressa calls this the operating system of our democracies. She points to the fusion of the tech oligarchy with political power, a dangerous merger with the tools to manufacture consent or drown out dissent. #DigitalPublics
February 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The space where we form our opinions is being manipulated. Ressa calls this the operating system of our democracies. She points to the fusion of the tech oligarchy with political power, a dangerous merger with the tools to manufacture consent or drown out dissent. #DigitalPublics
"We can't solve problems, we can't agree exist."
What @mariaressa.bsky.social points out in this powerful speech is critical: We can discuss all the crises in the world but we won't be able to solve any of them if our information ecosystem is corrupted.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw7u...
#FIMI
What @mariaressa.bsky.social points out in this powerful speech is critical: We can discuss all the crises in the world but we won't be able to solve any of them if our information ecosystem is corrupted.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw7u...
#FIMI
Nobel Peace Prize Winner on turning back the Doomsday Clock
YouTube video by Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM
"We can't solve problems, we can't agree exist."
What @mariaressa.bsky.social points out in this powerful speech is critical: We can discuss all the crises in the world but we won't be able to solve any of them if our information ecosystem is corrupted.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw7u...
#FIMI
What @mariaressa.bsky.social points out in this powerful speech is critical: We can discuss all the crises in the world but we won't be able to solve any of them if our information ecosystem is corrupted.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw7u...
#FIMI
Solidarity with researchers, NGOs and regulators defending democracy and open, safe online spaces. Almost at 15k signatures within a day. You can sign here: weact.campact.de/petitions/so...
#dsa #gdi @counterhate.com @hateaid.org
#dsa #gdi @counterhate.com @hateaid.org
Solidarität mit HateAid – Angriff der Trump-Regierung stoppen
HateAid kämpft im Netz für die Einhaltung von Recht und Gesetz und gegen strafbare Inhalte wie Morddrohungen oder antisemitische Volksverhetzungen. Dafür sollen sie jetzt bestraft werden. Die Sanktion...
weact.campact.de
December 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Solidarity with researchers, NGOs and regulators defending democracy and open, safe online spaces. Almost at 15k signatures within a day. You can sign here: weact.campact.de/petitions/so...
#dsa #gdi @counterhate.com @hateaid.org
#dsa #gdi @counterhate.com @hateaid.org
Reposted by Cathleen Berger
Merz und von der Leyen müssen jetzt deutliche Worte und eine politische Antwort finden, damit diese Attacke auf die europäische Souveränität nicht unerwidert bleibt. Auch wenn heute Heiligabend ist.
Mein Kommentar.
netzpolitik.org/2025/sanktio...
Mein Kommentar.
netzpolitik.org/2025/sanktio...
Sanktionen gegen HateAid-Führung: Die Bundesregierung muss jetzt scharf protestieren
Die USA belegen Menschen mit Sanktionen, weil sie demokratisch legitimierte Gesetze gegen Tech-Konzerne verteidigen. Das erfordert eine klare Antwort aus Europa. Es um die Souveränität der EU, Gesetze...
netzpolitik.org
December 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Merz und von der Leyen müssen jetzt deutliche Worte und eine politische Antwort finden, damit diese Attacke auf die europäische Souveränität nicht unerwidert bleibt. Auch wenn heute Heiligabend ist.
Mein Kommentar.
netzpolitik.org/2025/sanktio...
Mein Kommentar.
netzpolitik.org/2025/sanktio...
Reposted by Cathleen Berger
Nina Jankowicz: “They’re not doing this because they have any evidence of censorship — they lost a Supreme Court case that made those claims… They’re doing this because the group of researchers and advocates have stood up to liars like Donald Trump and the platforms that enable them.”
“Chilling and unconstitutional” — @attorneynora.bsky.social @freepress.bsky.social
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Nina Jankowicz: “They’re not doing this because they have any evidence of censorship — they lost a Supreme Court case that made those claims… They’re doing this because the group of researchers and advocates have stood up to liars like Donald Trump and the platforms that enable them.”
Reposted by Cathleen Berger
Full solidarity with @hateaid.org ! Standing up for our rights online is the way to go, and these accusations couldn't be more Orwellian... all the more reason to keep going this way and push for the DSA and transparency from online platforms!
Krass: Die US-Regierung hat Sanktionen gegen Anna-Lena von Hodenberg und Josephine Ballon von @hateaid.org erlassen, dazu trifft es auch den früheren EU-Kommissar Thierry Breton, weil "These radical activists and weaponized NGOs have advanced censorship crackdowns by foreign states". Einreiseverbot
December 24, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Full solidarity with @hateaid.org ! Standing up for our rights online is the way to go, and these accusations couldn't be more Orwellian... all the more reason to keep going this way and push for the DSA and transparency from online platforms!
Morgen sprechen wir über Sichtbarkeit und Auffindbarkeit von Journalismus online. Mit dabei: tolle Menschen und inspirierende Lösungen. Schaut doch gern ebenfalls rein 👇
Want more on journalism and how to future proof it?
On December 12, 10-12 CET we’ll gather incredible experts to reflect on challenges and solutions for journalism online. The virtual event will be held in German. Register and follow along: www.gruene-bundestag.de/veranstaltun...
On December 12, 10-12 CET we’ll gather incredible experts to reflect on challenges and solutions for journalism online. The virtual event will be held in German. Register and follow along: www.gruene-bundestag.de/veranstaltun...
Journalismus in einer digitalen Welt: Erwartungen, Sichtbarkeit, Innovation
Erfahre mehr über die Arbeit der Grünen im Bundestag: Wir kämpfen für eine ökologische, gerechte und zukunftsfähige Gesellschaft.
www.gruene-bundestag.de
December 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Morgen sprechen wir über Sichtbarkeit und Auffindbarkeit von Journalismus online. Mit dabei: tolle Menschen und inspirierende Lösungen. Schaut doch gern ebenfalls rein 👇
Reposted by Cathleen Berger
Ein Problem, das ich derzeit beobachte: Die Wissenschaft verweist faktenbasiert auf immer neue Schrecken. Beschreibt damit Ist-Zustand und Zukunft. Aber das überträgt sich nicht in die Politik, weil dort Ignoranz herrscht, Fakten teilweise abgelehnt werden.
Der neue globale Umweltbericht zeigt: Wir zerstören gerade die Grundlagen unseres Wirtschaftssystems. Das führt zu Milliardenschäden. Das Gute ist: Es ginge anders. Müsste man aber halt machen:
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
UN Report: Investing in planetary health would deliver higher GDP, fewer deaths, less poverty
The most comprehensive assessment of the global environment ever undertaken has found that investing in a stable climate, healthy nature and land, and a pollution-free planet can deliver trillions in ...
www.unep.org
December 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Ein Problem, das ich derzeit beobachte: Die Wissenschaft verweist faktenbasiert auf immer neue Schrecken. Beschreibt damit Ist-Zustand und Zukunft. Aber das überträgt sich nicht in die Politik, weil dort Ignoranz herrscht, Fakten teilweise abgelehnt werden.
Want more on journalism and how to future proof it?
On December 12, 10-12 CET we’ll gather incredible experts to reflect on challenges and solutions for journalism online. The virtual event will be held in German. Register and follow along: www.gruene-bundestag.de/veranstaltun...
On December 12, 10-12 CET we’ll gather incredible experts to reflect on challenges and solutions for journalism online. The virtual event will be held in German. Register and follow along: www.gruene-bundestag.de/veranstaltun...
Journalismus in einer digitalen Welt: Erwartungen, Sichtbarkeit, Innovation
Erfahre mehr über die Arbeit der Grünen im Bundestag: Wir kämpfen für eine ökologische, gerechte und zukunftsfähige Gesellschaft.
www.gruene-bundestag.de
December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Want more on journalism and how to future proof it?
On December 12, 10-12 CET we’ll gather incredible experts to reflect on challenges and solutions for journalism online. The virtual event will be held in German. Register and follow along: www.gruene-bundestag.de/veranstaltun...
On December 12, 10-12 CET we’ll gather incredible experts to reflect on challenges and solutions for journalism online. The virtual event will be held in German. Register and follow along: www.gruene-bundestag.de/veranstaltun...
📍The entanglement of tech billionaires with political power severely threatens climate action. The AI hype isn’t about specific models solving concrete problems. It’s about cashing in. At the expense of everyone else.
#ClimateJustice #AI
#ClimateJustice #AI
December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
📍The entanglement of tech billionaires with political power severely threatens climate action. The AI hype isn’t about specific models solving concrete problems. It’s about cashing in. At the expense of everyone else.
#ClimateJustice #AI
#ClimateJustice #AI
📍Fascism is not an opinion. Journalists must be careful to not fuel autocratic agendas by creating false “two-side-ism” narratives.
December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
📍Fascism is not an opinion. Journalists must be careful to not fuel autocratic agendas by creating false “two-side-ism” narratives.
📍Social media can —and must— change. It’s important to flex our imagination and think about the future we want, rather than follow the existing dominant patterns. #fediverse #ATproto
December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
📍Social media can —and must— change. It’s important to flex our imagination and think about the future we want, rather than follow the existing dominant patterns. #fediverse #ATproto
My panel was refreshingly clear in its support for enforcing EU regulations vis-a-vis the volatile environment the current “deregulation” agenda is creating.
We also talked about the growing influence of right-extreme voices on social media.
I emphasised three points:
We also talked about the growing influence of right-extreme voices on social media.
I emphasised three points:
December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
My panel was refreshingly clear in its support for enforcing EU regulations vis-a-vis the volatile environment the current “deregulation” agenda is creating.
We also talked about the growing influence of right-extreme voices on social media.
I emphasised three points:
We also talked about the growing influence of right-extreme voices on social media.
I emphasised three points:
Just back from this year’s European Media Summit. Many journalists expressed a sense of urgency, growing threats and pressures. But also: commitment.
#Mediengipfel
#Mediengipfel
December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Just back from this year’s European Media Summit. Many journalists expressed a sense of urgency, growing threats and pressures. But also: commitment.
#Mediengipfel
#Mediengipfel
Reposted by Cathleen Berger
Unser neuer Bericht zeigt: Illegale Inhalte zu melden, ist oft ein mühsamer Prozess, obwohl der DSA nutzendenfreundliche Wege vorschreibt. Und selbst nach einer Meldung reagieren viele Plattformen kaum. Was die Politik jetzt tun muss, damit der DSA schützt, lest ihr hier: hateaid.org/wp-content/u...
December 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Unser neuer Bericht zeigt: Illegale Inhalte zu melden, ist oft ein mühsamer Prozess, obwohl der DSA nutzendenfreundliche Wege vorschreibt. Und selbst nach einer Meldung reagieren viele Plattformen kaum. Was die Politik jetzt tun muss, damit der DSA schützt, lest ihr hier: hateaid.org/wp-content/u...
…to democracy, to our jobs, and to the earth.” — Workers at Amazon are organizing and calling on leadership to get back on track with their sustainability goals.
💪Great to see the concern.
😱Terrifying to read about the company’s decisions.
www.amazonclimatejustice.org/open-letter
💪Great to see the concern.
😱Terrifying to read about the company’s decisions.
www.amazonclimatejustice.org/open-letter
AI Open Letter — AECJ
Sign our open letter below to tell Amazon leadership that we need a more responsible rollout of AI. Every single signature makes our message stronger.
www.amazonclimatejustice.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
…to democracy, to our jobs, and to the earth.” — Workers at Amazon are organizing and calling on leadership to get back on track with their sustainability goals.
💪Great to see the concern.
😱Terrifying to read about the company’s decisions.
www.amazonclimatejustice.org/open-letter
💪Great to see the concern.
😱Terrifying to read about the company’s decisions.
www.amazonclimatejustice.org/open-letter
“We, the undersigned Amazon employees, have serious concerns about this aggressive rollout during the global rise of authoritarianism and our most important years to reverse the climate crisis. We believe that the all-costs-justified, warp-speed approach to AI development will do staggering damage…
December 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“We, the undersigned Amazon employees, have serious concerns about this aggressive rollout during the global rise of authoritarianism and our most important years to reverse the climate crisis. We believe that the all-costs-justified, warp-speed approach to AI development will do staggering damage…
Timeline cleanse.
a fox is riding a red sled down a snow covered hill .
Alt: a fox is riding a red sled down a snow covered hill
media.tenor.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Timeline cleanse.
Like podcasts? Interested in tech? Worried about the climate crisis?
Here’s a weekend recommendation for you: podcast.greenio.tech/e/p8lxj3j8-6...
Gaël from @greenio-podcast.bsky.social and I go deep on all things emissions & corporate responsibility. With a flavour of digital sovereignty.
Here’s a weekend recommendation for you: podcast.greenio.tech/e/p8lxj3j8-6...
Gaël from @greenio-podcast.bsky.social and I go deep on all things emissions & corporate responsibility. With a flavour of digital sovereignty.
#69 Big Tech carbon emissions by the millions with Cathleen Berger
They say that numbers don’t lie… but what if we are looking at the wrong numbers to begin with?
On today’s episode of Green IO, Gaël is joined by Cathleen Berger who is here to help us decipher why a...
podcast.greenio.tech
November 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Like podcasts? Interested in tech? Worried about the climate crisis?
Here’s a weekend recommendation for you: podcast.greenio.tech/e/p8lxj3j8-6...
Gaël from @greenio-podcast.bsky.social and I go deep on all things emissions & corporate responsibility. With a flavour of digital sovereignty.
Here’s a weekend recommendation for you: podcast.greenio.tech/e/p8lxj3j8-6...
Gaël from @greenio-podcast.bsky.social and I go deep on all things emissions & corporate responsibility. With a flavour of digital sovereignty.
Reposted by Cathleen Berger
🔴 LIVE https://stream.place/eurosky.social Eurosky Live from Berlin
@eurosky.social is 🔴LIVE on stream.place!
Eurosky Live from Berlin
stream.place
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🔴 LIVE https://stream.place/eurosky.social Eurosky Live from Berlin
Reposted by Cathleen Berger
We must build our own digital infrastructure, governed in Europe and rooted in our democratic values and fundamental rights.
That means:
1.
That means:
1.
November 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
We must build our own digital infrastructure, governed in Europe and rooted in our democratic values and fundamental rights.
That means:
1.
That means:
1.
“I thought we were going to a Summit on European Digital Sovereignty yesterday, instead we got a deregulation fest.” ~ Felix Styma at @eurosky.social
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November 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
“I thought we were going to a Summit on European Digital Sovereignty yesterday, instead we got a deregulation fest.” ~ Felix Styma at @eurosky.social
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