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How ZEISS and ASML Enable the Modern Chip Industry
Europe

How ZEISS and ASML Enable the Modern Chip Industry

From Dutch roots to German optics, ASML and ZEISS built a unique European stronghold in chipmaking. Where light carves the future.
19 Mar 2025 3 min read
The Digital Euro: My First Exploration
Europe

The Digital Euro: My First Exploration

The EU is exploring a digital euro. A step forward for security and inclusion, or a path to greater state control? Let’s explore the facts and concerns.
12 Feb 2025 3 min read
Identity Wallet: A Tool for Empowerment or a Mechanism of Control?
Europe

Identity Wallet: A Tool for Empowerment or a Mechanism of Control?

Freedom or surveillance? Digital IDs offer convenience but come with risks. Are they tools of empowerment or state control over your personal data?
09 Feb 2025 5 min read
Why Can't We Transcribe Phone Calls in the EU?
Europe

Why Can't We Transcribe Phone Calls in the EU?

EU phone calls remain in the past. While video calls get AI transcription, mobile and VoIP calls don’t. A privacy issue or just a lack of will? Time for change.
07 Feb 2025 2 min read
Understanding Digital Identity in the EU: eID, eIDAS, and the EUDI Wallet
Europe

Understanding Digital Identity in the EU: eID, eIDAS, and the EUDI Wallet

This article serves as a reference point for further discussions on digital identity, authentication, and legitimisation in the EU.
02 Feb 2025 3 min read
Europe’s digital dilemma and new commission
Europe

Europe’s digital dilemma and new commission

Europe faces a pivotal moment in its digital strategy, with the new EU Commission balancing innovation with regulation to shape the continent's future.
18 Sep 2024 5 min read
Draghi report: How Europe’s Digital Lag threatens innovation
AI Strategy

Draghi report: How Europe’s Digital Lag threatens innovation

A personal reflection on how EU regulations impact innovation and competitiveness, drawing on Mario Draghi's report and my experiences as a European entrepreneur.
18 Sep 2024 4 min read
Strengthening Europe's Semiconductor Backbone: The Role of ESMC
Europe

Strengthening Europe's Semiconductor Backbone: The Role of ESMC

TSMC’s first European plant in Dresden, a €10 billion venture with Bosch, Infineon, and NXP, will enhance Europe’s semiconductor industry. Supported by the European Chips Act.
30 Jul 2024 3 min read
The European Health Data Space (EHDS)
Europe

The European Health Data Space (EHDS)

EHDS could change EU healthcare: Insights on digital strategy, data privacy, and the future of personalized health innovation.
26 Mar 2024 4 min read
European Digital Identity (EDI)
Europe

European Digital Identity (EDI)

Exploring the EU's EDI: A digital strategist's take on digital identities and wallets, balancing security, privacy, and innovation in the digital age.
16 Nov 2023 5 min read
Introduction to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Europe

Introduction to GDPR

A comprehensive guide to GDPR for online professionals. Understand its scope, penalties for non-compliance, and why it's crucial for your business.
01 Aug 2023 3 min read
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