Felix Kartte
@kartte.bsky.social
Tech & Democracy I Mercator Senior Fellow I Special Adviser to the European Commission
Macron cut through the false dichotomy between regulation and innovation in Berlin today.
Yes, Europe must cut red tape. But we must also accelerate enforcement of the very regulations - DMA and DSA - that were designed to protect people and businesses from Big Tech’s disproportionate power.
Yes, Europe must cut red tape. But we must also accelerate enforcement of the very regulations - DMA and DSA - that were designed to protect people and businesses from Big Tech’s disproportionate power.
November 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Macron cut through the false dichotomy between regulation and innovation in Berlin today.
Yes, Europe must cut red tape. But we must also accelerate enforcement of the very regulations - DMA and DSA - that were designed to protect people and businesses from Big Tech’s disproportionate power.
Yes, Europe must cut red tape. But we must also accelerate enforcement of the very regulations - DMA and DSA - that were designed to protect people and businesses from Big Tech’s disproportionate power.
Voters across countries worry about the future of democracy, singling out extremism, disinformation and corruption as key threats.
www.politico.eu/article/west...
www.politico.eu/article/west...
November 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Voters across countries worry about the future of democracy, singling out extremism, disinformation and corruption as key threats.
www.politico.eu/article/west...
www.politico.eu/article/west...
We need to hear it:
The top 15 countries in the World Press Freedom Index are all European.
Universal healthcare covers almost 100% of Europeans.
Only Europe has rules to curtail Big Tech, even if enforcement isn't perfect.
Power in the EU is also female - even if equality isn't complete.
The top 15 countries in the World Press Freedom Index are all European.
Universal healthcare covers almost 100% of Europeans.
Only Europe has rules to curtail Big Tech, even if enforcement isn't perfect.
Power in the EU is also female - even if equality isn't complete.
September 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We need to hear it:
The top 15 countries in the World Press Freedom Index are all European.
Universal healthcare covers almost 100% of Europeans.
Only Europe has rules to curtail Big Tech, even if enforcement isn't perfect.
Power in the EU is also female - even if equality isn't complete.
The top 15 countries in the World Press Freedom Index are all European.
Universal healthcare covers almost 100% of Europeans.
Only Europe has rules to curtail Big Tech, even if enforcement isn't perfect.
Power in the EU is also female - even if equality isn't complete.
Im Namen von “Leistung” wollen Tech-Magnaten nicht nur ihre Firmen, sondern Gesellschaften umbauen.
Schwäche soll „ausgemerzt”, Minderheiten “beseitigt” werden. Maskuline Energie als Leistungsmotor—manche nennen es “Corporate Fascism”. Wollen wir Silicon Valleys Ideologien wirklich importieren?
Schwäche soll „ausgemerzt”, Minderheiten “beseitigt” werden. Maskuline Energie als Leistungsmotor—manche nennen es “Corporate Fascism”. Wollen wir Silicon Valleys Ideologien wirklich importieren?
February 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Im Namen von “Leistung” wollen Tech-Magnaten nicht nur ihre Firmen, sondern Gesellschaften umbauen.
Schwäche soll „ausgemerzt”, Minderheiten “beseitigt” werden. Maskuline Energie als Leistungsmotor—manche nennen es “Corporate Fascism”. Wollen wir Silicon Valleys Ideologien wirklich importieren?
Schwäche soll „ausgemerzt”, Minderheiten “beseitigt” werden. Maskuline Energie als Leistungsmotor—manche nennen es “Corporate Fascism”. Wollen wir Silicon Valleys Ideologien wirklich importieren?
Mit dem SPIEGEL haben wir besprochen, warum die Bros so anfällig für rechtsextreme Propaganda sind
January 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Mit dem SPIEGEL haben wir besprochen, warum die Bros so anfällig für rechtsextreme Propaganda sind
So the public, not regulation, will stop Musk
January 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
So the public, not regulation, will stop Musk
MAGA stalking Brussels: Why the EU’s clash with Musk is about more than regulation ⬇️
January 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
MAGA stalking Brussels: Why the EU’s clash with Musk is about more than regulation ⬇️
@politico.eu's Brussels Playbook asked me if the EU's Digital Services Act could be used to stop Elon Musk's interference in European politics:
January 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
@politico.eu's Brussels Playbook asked me if the EU's Digital Services Act could be used to stop Elon Musk's interference in European politics:
Authoritarians try to capture our media ecosystems - they have succeeded before
December 21, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Authoritarians try to capture our media ecosystems - they have succeeded before
This is what foreign interference looks like now
December 20, 2024 at 7:45 AM
This is what foreign interference looks like now
With Musk's new role in the Trump administration, X is effectively turning into a government mouthpiece. Musk and Trump will likely harness the platform to enhance their power domestically, support their illiberal allies globally, and enhance both US “deal-making” and Musk’s business ventures. /1
November 21, 2024 at 1:13 PM
With Musk's new role in the Trump administration, X is effectively turning into a government mouthpiece. Musk and Trump will likely harness the platform to enhance their power domestically, support their illiberal allies globally, and enhance both US “deal-making” and Musk’s business ventures. /1