I heard desk-based computer work is the fastest cure for a bad back. So fully leaning into it ("ouch" on the pun, "ouch" on the back).

8/8
For German speakers: The documentary is available for free here: digitalcourage.video/w/2MsD6XKpAo...

7/8
Not only did this brilliant documentary cover the GDPR legislative process from beginning to end, it also managed to get access to key players such as Jan Philipp Albrecht and Viviane Reding.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo3g...

6/8
P.S. If you are new to the Brussels legislative process – or if you just want to dwell in nostalgic geekery, I highly recommend watching "Democracy".

5/8
The final outcome may be quite different from the most recent drafts. Also, unexpected events (e.g., new U.S. government tariffs) could delay or bring the efforts to a halt.

4/8
5) The GDPR negotiations almost broke down - had it not been for the Snowden revelations which added renewed momentum.

What does this mean for the Digital Omnibus efforts? ...

3/8
3) Heavy lobbying from all sides materially influenced the final text.
4) The trilogues were not exactly a walk in the park: Many draft clauses emerged and died in the quest for a viable compromise.

2/8
But it's also worth remembering some of the lessons from those days:
1) "Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed": Getting a legislative package over the finishing line is challenging.
2) In the Council, the differences between national governments required a lot of negotiation.

P.S. bsky.app/profile/step...