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1. The UK’s mandatory digital ID scheme is repeating the EU’s mistakes
The announcement of a new mandatory digital ID scheme in the UK generated a backlash from citizens in September. Ronnie Das writes the UK is ignoring the lessons the EU learned from its own digital identity system, the EU Digital Identity Wallet.
2. Freedom of expression on social media must come with responsibility
Freedom of expression on social media must be protected, writes Robin Mansell. But we must also protect the rights of those exposed to content that fans hate speech and misinformation.
3. Hybrid remote work dominates in European cities
How widespread is remote work in Europe? Davide Luca, Cem Özgüzel and Zhiwu Wei show that remote working continues to grow in European countries, but hybrid models rather than fully remote roles now dominate.
4. Why data protection legislation offers a powerful tool for regulating AI
Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna explains why data protection laws like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation are emerging as key tools for regulating AI.
5. Lauren Sukin: “The story of warfare throughout history is really a story of technology”
In an interview with Charlotte Kelloway, Lauren Sukin discusses what modern cyber warfare looks like, its impact on the Russia-Ukraine war and how cyber capabilities are changing the balance of power on the global stage.
Note: This article gives the views of the author, not the position of LSE European Politics or the London School of Economics.
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