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Centre for Democracy and Technology Europe 🇪🇺 Advancing EU law and tech policy with a focus on democracy and human rights. Part of @cdt.org's Global team. https://cdt.org/eu/
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · Feb 5
As more Members of the European Parliament make the move to Bluesky, we've compiled a handy list of those working on digital policy 🛜 💻 🤖

Know someone who should be added? Send them our way!

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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 23h
💬 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:
7th Civil Society Roundtable “Ensuring the Effective Implementation of the AI Act: Charting a Way Forward”
On 22 September 2025, CDT Europe and OGP hosted a roundtable on the effective implementation of the AI Act.
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 6d
✍🏻 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:
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CDT Europe Submits Input on EU Consultation on Data Retention
CDT Europe has submitted feedback to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the retention of data by service providers for use in criminal proceedings. We welcomed the chance to stress that se...
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 7d
👇🏻 You can watch the recording of the live stream here: www.youtube.com/live/L6YmQJ9...

And read more about @fightchatcontrol.bsky.social's campaign here: fightchatcontrol.eu
Stop Chat Control: Why scanning all our private messages is a very bad idea
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 7d
💻 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!
Screenshot of the Stop Chat Control Webinar with Asha Allen and other speakers
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 8d
📢 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:
EU Tech Policy Brief: September 2025
Welcome back to the Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe‘s Tech Policy Brief! This edition covers the most pressing technology and internet policy issues under debate in Europe and gives CDT’s per...
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 10d
📆 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...
Stop Chat Control: Why scanning all our private messages is a very bad idea
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 13d
🔙 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:
CDT Europe’s AI Bulletin: September 2025
CDT Europe's monthly newsletter on AI policy updates in the EU.
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 13d
@eu2025dk.bsky.social
@ashaoallen.bsky.social
@mcnamaramep.bsky.social
@jpheikkila.bsky.social
@iverna.bsky.social
@opengovpartnership.org
@accessnow.org
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 13d
The day closed with a high-level panel on the AI Act’s global impact. A huge thanks to all speakers & participants and to @opengovpartnership.org for making this space possible! 💫
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 13d
A fireside chat with @mcnamaramep.bsky.social
reflected on the shifting political landscape: “It’s appropriate to have discussions about simplification and implementation but we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that these laws were introduced to protect citizens,” he underlined.
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 13d
In the afternoon, the first high level panel explored the AI Act’s next phase: guidance, standardisation, enforcement and the protection of fundamental rights. Two parallel break-out sessions then dived deeper into the Member State and EU institutional perspectives.
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 13d
The day began with a closed-door Civil Society Roundtable – a chance for CSOs to reconnect after the summer and reflect on enforcement and implementation challenges ahead.
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 13d
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. 🧵👇
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 15d
@cecuconsumo.bsky.social, @civio.es, @hai-org.bsky.social, @centreiridia.bsky.social, @lafedecat.bsky.social, @panoptykon.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy, @politiscope.bsky.social, @statewatch.bsky.social
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 15d
@accessnow.org, @aial.ie, @algorights.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy, @alternatifbilisim.bsky.social, @article19europe.bsky.social,
@algorithmwatch.org, @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social, @direitosdigitais.pt, @danesjenovdan.si, @ecnl.bsky.social,
@myedf.bsky.social, @efn.no, @epicenterworks.bsky.social
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 15d
📢 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...
Joint CSOs Open Letter on Keeping the AI Act National Implementation on Track
CDT Europe, together with 30 other civil society organisations, wrote an open letter to the European Commission and Member States to express our concerns regarding the timely implementation of the AI ...
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 15d
📆 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
Privacy Camp 25 Description of the Event "Under Fire: Resisting spyware in Europe"
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 20d
Position details:

📍 Full-time, fixed-term 18 month Belgian employment contract, with potential for renewal;

📍 Salary scale: €40,000-45,000 gross per annum depending on experience

📍 Must have the right to work in Belgium.

📆 Deadline to apply: 19 October 2025

👇🏻 Find more and apply here!
Careers
Current Openingsfind yourself engaged in passionate discussions about privacy policies? Are you yearning to put your expertise to work on internet neutrality legislation? If so, you might be a great f...
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 20d
What you’ll do:

📌 Conduct research & develop analyses on spyware regulation;

📌 Support the Programme Director in the management & coordination of a civil society coalition on spyware;

📌 Represent CDT Europe and engage stakeholders on relevant files and at events
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · 20d
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! 👇🏻
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · Sep 3
@mozilla.org, @gpdigital.bsky.social, @internetfreedom.bsky.social, @internetsociety.bsky.social
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · Sep 3
✍🏻 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:
GEC Steering Committee Statement on 1 July Text of the European CSA Regulation
CDT Europe, together with the Steering Committee of the Global Encryption Coalition, wrote to express our concerns with the 1 July Danish Presidency’s Compromise Text on the EU Child Sexual Abuse Regu...
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · Aug 28
🟣 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...
CDT Europe Responds to the European Commission Public Consultation on the 2026-2030 Gender Equality Strategy
CDT Europe's response to the European Commission's Public Consultation on the 2026-2030 Gender Equality Strategy.
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CDT Europe @cdteu.org · Aug 20
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:
Will regulation make the EU the most trusted power in AI?
Ensuring AI respects fundamental laws and values and is safe for citizens was the EU's goal when it passed the AI Act. To help implement this legislation from next year, the EU created a voluntary Cod...
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Center for Democracy & Technology @cdt.org · Aug 8
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...
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