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Centre for Democracy and Technology Europe 🇪🇺 Advancing EU law and tech policy with a focus on democracy and human rights.

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2026-02-17 09:36:01 UTC

⚖️ When #AI systems cause harm, where can people turn for redress?
📢 In our new report, CDT Europe examines whether the EU legal framework truly delivers effective remedies for AI-related harms, and what needs to change.
https://cdt.org/insights/a-long-road-ahead-effective-remedies-for-artificial-intelligence-harms-in-the-european-union/

2025-12-04 08:26:13 UTC

CDT Europe is publishing its first research report on the EU’s failure to keep pace with the growing threat of commercial spyware. Across the Union, spyware has been used to target journalists, human rights defenders, political opponents and public officials. These practices erode democratic checks, restrict civic space and weaken trust. 🧵
https://cdt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CDT-Europe-Report-on-the-Dual-Use-Regulation.pdf
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2025-11-27 09:06:24 UTC

📢 The latest EU Tech Policy Brief is here!
In this edition:
👁️ New proposal on #CSAR
💬 The annual #DSA Civil Society Roundtable
🟣 16 Days of Activism
⚖️ Policy brief on the #AI Act obligations vs other EU laws
✂️ The Digital Omnibus Package rolling back on key protections
👇 More about EU tech policy:
https://cdt.org/insights/eu-tech-policy-brief-november-2025/

2025-11-19 16:06:59 UTC

Today, the Commission unveiled its Digital Omnibus Package, reopening and weakening key elements of the EU’s digital rulebook.
The package introduces changes that would allow providers of high-risk AI systems to avoid core obligations, expand exemptions far beyond SMEs, and delay essential protections people most affected by AI.
Europe’s digital future must remain grounded in rights, oversight & democratic accountability, not deregulation disguised as simplification.
https://cdt.org/insights/cdt-europes-statement-on-the-digital-omnibus-package/

2025-10-30 10:50:28 UTC

New week, new highlight of a member of our Advisory Council!
[@andre_meister](https://chaos.social/@andre_meister ) is an investigative journalist for [@netzpolitik_feed](https://chaos.social/@netzpolitik_feed ) focusing on #encryption, #dataretention & #statesurveillance in Europe.
He is also a founding member of @npub1fqw…ahus and @npub1ak9…l8u5.
🌟 Excited to have him on board!
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2025-09-24 08:47:47 UTC

📢 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: https://cdt.org/insights/joint-csos-open-letter-on-keeping-the-ai-act-national-implementation-on-track/

2025-09-03 09:34:37 UTC

✍🏻 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:
https://cdt.org/insights/gec-steering-committee-statement-on-1-july-text-of-the-european-csa-regulation/
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2025-07-09 09:11:54 UTC

Today, CDT Europe, with 51 civil society organisations & experts, sent a letter to the European Commission to express our concerns regarding the forthcoming #Digital Simplification package.
We firmly oppose any attempt to delay or re-open the #AIAct particularly in light of the growing trend of deregulation. We call on the Commission to champion the proper enforcement and implementation of the Act & the wider EU digital rulebook.
👇🏻 Read the full letter on our website: https://cdt.org/insights/open-joint-letter-against-the-reopening-of-the-ai-act/

2025-03-17 11:10:23 UTC

📢 Excited to share our Initial Analysis on the First Round of Risk Assessments under the EU Digital Services Act, in collaboration with the #DSA Civil Society Coordination Group!
Read about key trends, practices, gaps and recommendations for better future reports 👇🏻
https://cdt.org/insights/dsa-civil-society-coordination-group-publishes-an-initial-analysis-of-the-major-online-platforms-risks-analysis-reports/

2025-01-29 17:19:53 UTC

Great to see so many join us for our first DSA Civil Society Coordination Group event of 2025!
This afternoon was a valuable opportunity to strategise for the year ahead and strengthen our collective efforts.
A key focus: DSA Risk Assessments, a crucial step towards a safer, more accountable digital space.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated, shared insights, and contributed to the discussions. Looking forward to another impactful year together!
#DSA #CivilSocietyCoordination
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2024-12-12 15:57:50 UTC

💥 A victory for privacy & civil society!
The Hungarian Presidency's last-ditch effort to pass a problematic Child Sexual Abuse Regulation text backfired today.
Blocking countries delivered strong statements, citing:
🔒 Risks of indiscriminate surveillance;
⚖️ Legal flaws;
💻 Technical concerns (e.g., client-side scanning).
With the Polish Presidency unlikely to advance the file, the proposal faces serious hurdles unless overhauled.
This is proof that persistent advocacy works.
#CSAR #E2EE

2024-12-11 09:54:42 UTC

Together with @npub1w4r…8cxz and a broad coalition we warn in an open letter of the #InsecurityByDesign agenda presented by the High-Level Group (HLG) “#GoingDark”. 🌑
The HLG Going Dark report promotes maximum access for law enforcement to personal data:
⚠️ New #DataRetention rules across the EU
⚠️ Mainstreaming #backdoors in technologies
⚠️ Undermining #encryption
Read the full letter and our proposals for a better approach now: https://edri.org/our-work/shedding-light-we-address-the-flawed-going-dark-report

2024-11-25 10:50:36 UTC

Online gender-based violence continues to be a widespread and alarming issue.
On the #IDEVAW, we reflect on progress in Europe tackling #OGBV and the challenges that remain.
Read more: https://cdt.org/insights/online-gender-based-violence-in-the-eu-what-now/
#EndOnlineViolenceAgainstWomen #NoExcuse

2024-11-08 12:56:53 UTC

CDT Europe, together with 16 CSOs, just released a joint civil society statement on meaningful transparency of risk assessments under the Digital Services Act (#DSA).
Read the full letter here:
https://cdt.org/insights/joint-civil-society-statement-on-meaningful-transparency-of-risk-assessments-under-the-digital-services-act/
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2024-11-04 10:54:01 UTC

🚨 The European Parliament's hearings for incoming EU Commissioners start today!
Our analysis highlights key questions on #spyware safeguards, #cybersecurity & #AI, and #encryption standards that need clarity to protect #privacy and digital rights.
Read more: https://cdt.org/insights/key-questions-for-europes-commissioners-nominees-on-privacy-security-and-rights/
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2024-09-20 08:45:18 UTC

New presidency, same unacceptable #CSAR proposal: The 🇭🇺 Presidency still seeks to impose a system of mandatory scanning of online communications with intrusive technologies that undermine security and threaten fundamental rights.
With the Global Encryption Coalition, we call for the continued protection of our privacy & strong encryption 👇
https://www.globalencryption.org/2024/09/gec-steering-committee-statement-on-9-september-text-of-the-european-csa-regulation/
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2024-09-03 07:29:44 UTC

🚨 United Against Spyware Abuse 🚨
Spyware threatens our democratic values by undermining decision-making, restricting debate, and silencing voices.
As new EU institutions take office, the threat of spyware demands urgent action. CDT Europe & 30 orgs urge the incoming EU bodies to:
- Ban spyware grossly violating rights
- Strengthen export controls
- Ensure transparency in government spyware use.
The EU must act to restore trust and protect our values.
https://cdt.org/insights/civil-society-joint-statement-on-the-use-of-surveillance-spyware-in-the-eu-and-beyond/
#StopSpyware
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2024-07-24 09:02:04 UTC

Exciting opportunity!
We're hiring a Communications Trainee in Brussels. If you're passionate about human rights, democracy, and digital policy, apply by Aug 8!
More info: https://cdt.org/job/communications-trainee-cdt-europe/
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