maakusan
@maakusan.bsky.social
I work at the intersection of technology policy and digital strategy to support safe, trustworthy, and human-centric systems.
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On 1 January 2026, Moldova is set to join the EU "Roam Like at Home" area & yesterday, the Council agreed to deepen 🇪🇺–🇲🇩 cooperation on digital. The @EUCouncil authorisation to deploy the EU Cybersecurity Reserve is a significant advancement under the EU’s Cyber Solidarity Act.
July 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
On 1 January 2026, Moldova is set to join the EU "Roam Like at Home" area & yesterday, the Council agreed to deepen 🇪🇺–🇲🇩 cooperation on digital. The @EUCouncil authorisation to deploy the EU Cybersecurity Reserve is a significant advancement under the EU’s Cyber Solidarity Act.
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At the same time, a prototype of an age-verification app has been introduced, kicking off a pilot phase in five EU Member States, involving platforms and end-users, to test and customise the blueprint.
Read more 🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Read more 🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Joint press release: Commission presents guidelines and age verification app prototype for a safer online space for children
Today, the Commission has presented guidelines on the protection of minors, as well as a prototype of an age-verification app under the Digital Services Act (DSA)
ec.europa.eu
July 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
At the same time, a prototype of an age-verification app has been introduced, kicking off a pilot phase in five EU Member States, involving platforms and end-users, to test and customise the blueprint.
Read more 🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Read more 🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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1/3 The New General-Purpose AI Code of Practice is Here!
I extend my sincere gratitude to the experts who have devoted a lot of time, skills and energy to this task in the past year.
The Code will be complemented by Commission guidelines.
I extend my sincere gratitude to the experts who have devoted a lot of time, skills and energy to this task in the past year.
The Code will be complemented by Commission guidelines.
July 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
1/3 The New General-Purpose AI Code of Practice is Here!
I extend my sincere gratitude to the experts who have devoted a lot of time, skills and energy to this task in the past year.
The Code will be complemented by Commission guidelines.
I extend my sincere gratitude to the experts who have devoted a lot of time, skills and energy to this task in the past year.
The Code will be complemented by Commission guidelines.
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As @jim.londoncentric.media suggests, a good question at Lobby this morning would be whether the Government believes that departments' continued use of X meets the Public Sector Equality Duty and Cabinet Office guidelines on appropriate methods of communication.
Elon's AI is now actively recommending a second Holocaust
July 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
As @jim.londoncentric.media suggests, a good question at Lobby this morning would be whether the Government believes that departments' continued use of X meets the Public Sector Equality Duty and Cabinet Office guidelines on appropriate methods of communication.
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1/3 Today we presented the 6th annual Rule of Law Report, assessing developments across all EU Member States in 4 key areas. It confirms positive trends in many EU countries. However, challenges still remain in others & in some cases the situation has deteriorated. @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
1/3 Today we presented the 6th annual Rule of Law Report, assessing developments across all EU Member States in 4 key areas. It confirms positive trends in many EU countries. However, challenges still remain in others & in some cases the situation has deteriorated. @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social
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I'm retiring as @ukgovcamp.bsky.social deliver manager (DM).
I need an individual or jobshare to volunteer 1 to 2 hours a week of your time.
You'll lead the best, annual #publicsector #unconference.
Reply or email [email protected] please.
Free hoodie included 🙂
www.ukgovcamp.com/about/
I need an individual or jobshare to volunteer 1 to 2 hours a week of your time.
You'll lead the best, annual #publicsector #unconference.
Reply or email [email protected] please.
Free hoodie included 🙂
www.ukgovcamp.com/about/
about
www.ukgovcamp.com
July 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I'm retiring as @ukgovcamp.bsky.social deliver manager (DM).
I need an individual or jobshare to volunteer 1 to 2 hours a week of your time.
You'll lead the best, annual #publicsector #unconference.
Reply or email [email protected] please.
Free hoodie included 🙂
www.ukgovcamp.com/about/
I need an individual or jobshare to volunteer 1 to 2 hours a week of your time.
You'll lead the best, annual #publicsector #unconference.
Reply or email [email protected] please.
Free hoodie included 🙂
www.ukgovcamp.com/about/
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1/2 Welcoming 🇺🇦 Ukraine to the EU roaming area. From 1 January 2026, Ukrainian citizens will be able to stay connected both at home and across Europe, using their mobile services between Ukraine and the EU, without any additional charges.
June 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
1/2 Welcoming 🇺🇦 Ukraine to the EU roaming area. From 1 January 2026, Ukrainian citizens will be able to stay connected both at home and across Europe, using their mobile services between Ukraine and the EU, without any additional charges.
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Belgium, while supporting citizens' right to attend, has warned them about the risks involved.
“We remind you that participation in a demonstration that is not allowed by the Hungarian authorities is the responsibility of each individual participant."
“We remind you that participation in a demonstration that is not allowed by the Hungarian authorities is the responsibility of each individual participant."
Belgium issues new travel advice for Hungary ahead of Budapest Pride
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned of “legal consequences” for those who defy the government’s ban on Pride parades.
www.politico.eu
June 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Belgium, while supporting citizens' right to attend, has warned them about the risks involved.
“We remind you that participation in a demonstration that is not allowed by the Hungarian authorities is the responsibility of each individual participant."
“We remind you that participation in a demonstration that is not allowed by the Hungarian authorities is the responsibility of each individual participant."
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The Hungarian justice minister has written to all other EU governments warning them that if their ambassadors or staff attend tomorrow's banned #BudapestPride they risk arrest.
Nevertheless, EU Equalities Commissioner Hadja Lahbib (from Belgium) may attend, along with several EU national ministers.
Nevertheless, EU Equalities Commissioner Hadja Lahbib (from Belgium) may attend, along with several EU national ministers.
Hungary warns its EU partners not to attend 'banned' pride parade
The embassies of 33 countries, as well as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and several MEPs, have expressed support for the Budapest Pride march, which is set to take place on Saturd...
www.lemonde.fr
June 27, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The Hungarian justice minister has written to all other EU governments warning them that if their ambassadors or staff attend tomorrow's banned #BudapestPride they risk arrest.
Nevertheless, EU Equalities Commissioner Hadja Lahbib (from Belgium) may attend, along with several EU national ministers.
Nevertheless, EU Equalities Commissioner Hadja Lahbib (from Belgium) may attend, along with several EU national ministers.
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Dear Donald Tusk, as the Polish Presidency of the European Council draws to a close, I want to thank you for a focused and efficient presidency.
And I want to thank you for your leadership and your commitment to Europe – today and always ↓
And I want to thank you for your leadership and your commitment to Europe – today and always ↓
June 27, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Dear Donald Tusk, as the Polish Presidency of the European Council draws to a close, I want to thank you for a focused and efficient presidency.
And I want to thank you for your leadership and your commitment to Europe – today and always ↓
And I want to thank you for your leadership and your commitment to Europe – today and always ↓
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European leaders yesterday signed up to a monumental (and probably unrealistic) military spending target demanded by Trump
Yet at #EUCO today, a discussion on how to do it is expected to be brief because "they already talked about it at NATO". EU defence efforts have stalled because of the 5% focus
Yet at #EUCO today, a discussion on how to do it is expected to be brief because "they already talked about it at NATO". EU defence efforts have stalled because of the 5% focus
European leaders struggle for relevance at EU summit
YouTube video by Dave Keating
youtu.be
June 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
European leaders yesterday signed up to a monumental (and probably unrealistic) military spending target demanded by Trump
Yet at #EUCO today, a discussion on how to do it is expected to be brief because "they already talked about it at NATO". EU defence efforts have stalled because of the 5% focus
Yet at #EUCO today, a discussion on how to do it is expected to be brief because "they already talked about it at NATO". EU defence efforts have stalled because of the 5% focus
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You might have spotted a refreshed GOV.UK brand appear yesterday.
We've been implementing this for the platforms we manage for GDS (Blogs and Campaigns). The work's out in the open, so you can have a play for yourself:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
github.com/alphagov/gov...
Well done team 👏
We've been implementing this for the platforms we manage for GDS (Blogs and Campaigns). The work's out in the open, so you can have a play for yourself:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
github.com/alphagov/gov...
Well done team 👏
GOV.UK brand guidelines
GOV.UK updated its brand guidelines in June 2025 to include details on implementing and extending the use of the brand into new contexts and channels.
www.gov.uk
June 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
You might have spotted a refreshed GOV.UK brand appear yesterday.
We've been implementing this for the platforms we manage for GDS (Blogs and Campaigns). The work's out in the open, so you can have a play for yourself:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
github.com/alphagov/gov...
Well done team 👏
We've been implementing this for the platforms we manage for GDS (Blogs and Campaigns). The work's out in the open, so you can have a play for yourself:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
github.com/alphagov/gov...
Well done team 👏
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#OTD in 1845, Belgian industrialist Georges Nagelmackers was born. He founded the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lit and legendary Orient Express. He also won a gold medal during the 1900 Olympics.
June 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
#OTD in 1845, Belgian industrialist Georges Nagelmackers was born. He founded the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lit and legendary Orient Express. He also won a gold medal during the 1900 Olympics.
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This got snowed under in all the #NoKingsProtest coverage. But very grateful for seeing The Tech Coup (with new forthcoming paperback cover) included in the @projo ↘️ eu.providencejournal.com/picture-gall...
June 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This got snowed under in all the #NoKingsProtest coverage. But very grateful for seeing The Tech Coup (with new forthcoming paperback cover) included in the @projo ↘️ eu.providencejournal.com/picture-gall...
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EU wil Verenigde Arabische Emiraten schrappen van landenlijst met hoog risico op witwassen vrtnws.be/p.43Mn6LGGO?t=174... @vrtnws.be
EU wil Verenigde Arabische Emiraten schrappen van landenlijst met hoog risico op witwassen
vrtnws.be
June 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
EU wil Verenigde Arabische Emiraten schrappen van landenlijst met hoog risico op witwassen vrtnws.be/p.43Mn6LGGO?t=174... @vrtnws.be
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The White House is setting expectations for an invocation of the Insurrection Act
June 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The White House is setting expectations for an invocation of the Insurrection Act
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Roept luchthavenpolitie op grenscontroles op Brussels Airport te versoepelen? Vakbond en directie verwikkeld in welles-nietesspelletje vrtnws.be/p.qEYDRbl17?t=174... @vrtnws.be
Roept luchthavenpolitie op grenscontroles op Brussels Airport te versoepelen? Vakbond en directie verwikkeld in welles-nietesspelletje
vrtnws.be
June 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Roept luchthavenpolitie op grenscontroles op Brussels Airport te versoepelen? Vakbond en directie verwikkeld in welles-nietesspelletje vrtnws.be/p.qEYDRbl17?t=174... @vrtnws.be
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Zia Yusuf, June 3rd: "Only Nigel Farage and Reform can save Britain."
Zia Yusuf, June 5th: "I no longer believe working to get a Reform government elected is a good use of my time."
Zia Yusuf, June 7th: "Only Nigel Farage and Reform can save Britain."
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Zia Yusuf, June 5th: "I no longer believe working to get a Reform government elected is a good use of my time."
Zia Yusuf, June 7th: "Only Nigel Farage and Reform can save Britain."
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Zia Yusuf makes astonishing return to Reform UK just 48 hours after quitting role
U-turn comes just two days after businessman said he no longer believed working to get a Reform government elected was a good use of time
www.independent.co.uk
June 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Zia Yusuf, June 3rd: "Only Nigel Farage and Reform can save Britain."
Zia Yusuf, June 5th: "I no longer believe working to get a Reform government elected is a good use of my time."
Zia Yusuf, June 7th: "Only Nigel Farage and Reform can save Britain."
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Zia Yusuf, June 5th: "I no longer believe working to get a Reform government elected is a good use of my time."
Zia Yusuf, June 7th: "Only Nigel Farage and Reform can save Britain."
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Oooh, you mean it's OK to leave, realise it's a mistake, then rejoin? 😉
June 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Oooh, you mean it's OK to leave, realise it's a mistake, then rejoin? 😉
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"Some of y'all can't handle two high agency males going at it and it really shows."
June 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"Some of y'all can't handle two high agency males going at it and it really shows."
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"If Wilders' fascistic strategy is not punished in the elections, democracy loses an important line of defence, not from future external attack, but because we already allowed it to be destroyed from within." @rosansmits.bsky.social in @decorrespondent.nl. decorrespondent.nl/16158/de-gro...
June 7, 2025 at 7:58 AM
"If Wilders' fascistic strategy is not punished in the elections, democracy loses an important line of defence, not from future external attack, but because we already allowed it to be destroyed from within." @rosansmits.bsky.social in @decorrespondent.nl. decorrespondent.nl/16158/de-gro...
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So British DOGE's search for wasteful spending discovered that... councils need more money to update their IT systems? www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
June 7, 2025 at 6:36 AM
So British DOGE's search for wasteful spending discovered that... councils need more money to update their IT systems? www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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fair to say Kemi Badenoch’s last interview on BBC wasn’t a storming success
June 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
fair to say Kemi Badenoch’s last interview on BBC wasn’t a storming success
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Well this couldn’t have come at a better time www.bbc.com/news/article...
Scientists at Loughborough University create 'world's smallest violin'
The violin is smaller than a human hair and has "laid the groundwork" for future research.
www.bbc.com
June 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Well this couldn’t have come at a better time www.bbc.com/news/article...