Maximilian Henning
@zarasophos.darmstadt.social.ap.brid.gy
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Germany’s Karsten Wildberger played the role of lead hawk on further simplifying the EU’s tech rules on Friday. Some countries backed him up, others urged caution.
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/councils-simplification-hawks-smell-blood-on-ripping-up-tech-rules/
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/councils-simplification-hawks-smell-blood-on-ripping-up-tech-rules/
December 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Germany’s Karsten Wildberger played the role of lead hawk on further simplifying the EU’s tech rules on Friday. Some countries backed him up, others urged caution.
Read my article at @euractiv
https://www.euractiv.com/news/councils-simplification-hawks-smell-blood-on-ripping-up-tech-rules/
Read my article at @euractiv
https://www.euractiv.com/news/councils-simplification-hawks-smell-blood-on-ripping-up-tech-rules/
An EU employment law planned for next year could look at AI managing workers and remote work, the @EUCommission said today – details to be decided.
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-could-propose-rules-for-ai-bosses-and-remote-work-next-year/
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-could-propose-rules-for-ai-bosses-and-remote-work-next-year/
December 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM
An EU employment law planned for next year could look at AI managing workers and remote work, the @EUCommission said today – details to be decided.
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-could-propose-rules-for-ai-bosses-and-remote-work-next-year/
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-could-propose-rules-for-ai-bosses-and-remote-work-next-year/
A group of lawmakers has called on the European Parliament to use more EU software and hardware, namechecking a whole host of solutions which they say can replace the current – dominantly US – tech suite.
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darmstadt.social
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
A group of lawmakers has called on the European Parliament to use more EU software and hardware, namechecking a whole host of solutions which they say can replace the current – dominantly US – tech suite.
Read my article at @euractiv […]
Read my article at @euractiv […]
After months of debate, the @EUCommission has officially proposed delaying rules for high-risk AI systems. That’ll now kick off new months of debate in Council and especially in Parliament.
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darmstadt.social
November 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
After months of debate, the @EUCommission has officially proposed delaying rules for high-risk AI systems. That’ll now kick off new months of debate in Council and especially in Parliament.
Read my article at @euractiv […]
Read my article at @euractiv […]
Don’t make predictions about what AI will be able to do next year based on what tech CEOs say, a group of scientists has told @EUCommission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/stop-overhyping-ai-scientists-tell-von-der-leyen/
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/stop-overhyping-ai-scientists-tell-von-der-leyen/
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Don’t make predictions about what AI will be able to do next year based on what tech CEOs say, a group of scientists has told @EUCommission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/stop-overhyping-ai-scientists-tell-von-der-leyen/
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/stop-overhyping-ai-scientists-tell-von-der-leyen/
No word yet on whether the EU’s rules for high-risk AI systems will be delayed, according to a draft of the upcoming digital omnibus I’ve gotten my hands on.
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-is-eyeing-further-centralising-ai-oversight/
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-is-eyeing-further-centralising-ai-oversight/
November 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
No word yet on whether the EU’s rules for high-risk AI systems will be delayed, according to a draft of the upcoming digital omnibus I’ve gotten my hands on.
Read my article at @euractiv
https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-is-eyeing-further-centralising-ai-oversight/
Read my article at @euractiv
https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-is-eyeing-further-centralising-ai-oversight/
The International Criminal Court will replace Microsoft’s Office with Open Desk, an open source European alternative, the court confirmed today.
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/international-criminal-court-to-ditch-microsoft-office-for-european-open-source-alternative/
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/international-criminal-court-to-ditch-microsoft-office-for-european-open-source-alternative/
October 30, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The International Criminal Court will replace Microsoft’s Office with Open Desk, an open source European alternative, the court confirmed today.
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/international-criminal-court-to-ditch-microsoft-office-for-european-open-source-alternative/
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/international-criminal-court-to-ditch-microsoft-office-for-european-open-source-alternative/
France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands today got the @EUCommission's go-ahead to together build sovereign digital infrastructure in areas like AI, cloud, cybersecurity – and, curiously, social networks.
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darmstadt.social
October 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands today got the @EUCommission's go-ahead to together build sovereign digital infrastructure in areas like AI, cloud, cybersecurity – and, curiously, social networks.
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Read my article at @euractiv […]
EU countries will tomorrow give input on which parts of the AI Act they would like to “simplify”, according to a Council discussion note obtained by Euractiv.
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/exclusive-danes-ask-for-countries-ai-act-simplification-wish-lists/
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/exclusive-danes-ask-for-countries-ai-act-simplification-wish-lists/
September 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
EU countries will tomorrow give input on which parts of the AI Act they would like to “simplify”, according to a Council discussion note obtained by Euractiv.
Read my story at @euractiv:
https://www.euractiv.com/news/exclusive-danes-ask-for-countries-ai-act-simplification-wish-lists/
Read my story at @euractiv:
https://www.euractiv.com/news/exclusive-danes-ask-for-countries-ai-act-simplification-wish-lists/
Tired of years-long debates about whether European administrations are too dependent on US software? Have a read about a German state busy at work replacing Microsoft Office with open alternatives.
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darmstadt.social
September 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Tired of years-long debates about whether European administrations are too dependent on US software? Have a read about a German state busy at work replacing Microsoft Office with open alternatives.
Read my article at @euractiv […]
Read my article at @euractiv […]
The @EUCommission is apparently working on a response to @StopKillingGames, a citizen initiative that wants to force video game developers to keep their games playable.
The problem: It’s a non-binding legal act, just a step up from a press release. Supporters of the initiative are not happy […]
The problem: It’s a non-binding legal act, just a step up from a press release. Supporters of the initiative are not happy […]
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darmstadt.social
July 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The @EUCommission is apparently working on a response to @StopKillingGames, a citizen initiative that wants to force video game developers to keep their games playable.
The problem: It’s a non-binding legal act, just a step up from a press release. Supporters of the initiative are not happy […]
The problem: It’s a non-binding legal act, just a step up from a press release. Supporters of the initiative are not happy […]
Hello everyone. I'll be working as tech reporter at @euractiv from now on, focussing on the digital single market, start-ups, AI, open source and cybersecurity. Please reach out at maximilian.henning@euractiv.com for a coffee if you're interested in any of those fields.
July 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hello everyone. I'll be working as tech reporter at @euractiv from now on, focussing on the digital single market, start-ups, AI, open source and cybersecurity. Please reach out at maximilian.henning@euractiv.com for a coffee if you're interested in any of those fields.
The EU has been heavily involved in #opensource for years – but planned changes to the flagship funding programme are ruffling some feathers, especially because they have remained vague for months.
@netzpolitik_feed is publishing an internal document that at least gives a few hints to where the […]
@netzpolitik_feed is publishing an internal document that at least gives a few hints to where the […]
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darmstadt.social
June 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The EU has been heavily involved in #opensource for years – but planned changes to the flagship funding programme are ruffling some feathers, especially because they have remained vague for months.
@netzpolitik_feed is publishing an internal document that at least gives a few hints to where the […]
@netzpolitik_feed is publishing an internal document that at least gives a few hints to where the […]
The @EUCommission doesn't want to say anything about whether it plans to introduce #buyeuropean rules for when EU authorities procure software, cloud etc. Too early in the review process, spokesperson said just now. #eurostack
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March 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The @EUCommission doesn't want to say anything about whether it plans to introduce #buyeuropean rules for when EU authorities procure software, cloud etc. Too early in the review process, spokesperson said just now. #eurostack
There’s a discussion brewing in Brussels – a discussion about whether European public authorities should be forced to buy part of their digital needs from European companies.
First off, no, you’re not hallucinating, this is the same discussion that Europe is currently also having in regard to […]
First off, no, you’re not hallucinating, this is the same discussion that Europe is currently also having in regard to […]
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darmstadt.social
March 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
There’s a discussion brewing in Brussels – a discussion about whether European public authorities should be forced to buy part of their digital needs from European companies.
First off, no, you’re not hallucinating, this is the same discussion that Europe is currently also having in regard to […]
First off, no, you’re not hallucinating, this is the same discussion that Europe is currently also having in regard to […]
In the last few months, many people have called on the EU to start supporting open alternatives to US-owned social media sites. The thing is: The EU has been doing that for some time already. It has financed, among others, ActivityPub, Mastodon and PeerTube. For @netzpolitik_feed, we spoke to […]
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darmstadt.social
March 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
In the last few months, many people have called on the EU to start supporting open alternatives to US-owned social media sites. The thing is: The EU has been doing that for some time already. It has financed, among others, ActivityPub, Mastodon and PeerTube. For @netzpolitik_feed, we spoke to […]
In den letzten Monaten haben viele Menschen gefordert, die EU sollte doch mal bitte offene Alternativen zu amerikanischen Social-Media-Diensten fördern. Die Sache ist nur: Das tut sie schon lange. ActivityPub, Mastodon und PeerTube haben alle von einem EU-Förderprogramm profitiert. Für […]
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darmstadt.social
March 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
In den letzten Monaten haben viele Menschen gefordert, die EU sollte doch mal bitte offene Alternativen zu amerikanischen Social-Media-Diensten fördern. Die Sache ist nur: Das tut sie schon lange. ActivityPub, Mastodon und PeerTube haben alle von einem EU-Förderprogramm profitiert. Für […]
Apropos nothing in particular, I've launched a "wake-up call for Europe" tracker. Full inspiration goes to Jörg Lau. Let's see how long I can keep it going. Glad about any suggestions for articles to add, especially in languages other than English.
https://maxhenning.eu/wake-up-call/
https://maxhenning.eu/wake-up-call/
February 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Apropos nothing in particular, I've launched a "wake-up call for Europe" tracker. Full inspiration goes to Jörg Lau. Let's see how long I can keep it going. Glad about any suggestions for articles to add, especially in languages other than English.
https://maxhenning.eu/wake-up-call/
https://maxhenning.eu/wake-up-call/
Anyone looking for a ticket for today's Carneval party in the NRW representation in #brussels? I bought one but am sadly sick today. Would give it up for 20€. Let me know if you're interested
February 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Anyone looking for a ticket for today's Carneval party in the NRW representation in #brussels? I bought one but am sadly sick today. Would give it up for 20€. Let me know if you're interested
Europe’s digital economy has many well-diagnosed problems – but over the years, countless initiatives to fix some of them have met with little success. A new idea is currently coalescing in Brussels, trying for a broader approach. Its name: The #eurostack.
February 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Europe’s digital economy has many well-diagnosed problems – but over the years, countless initiatives to fix some of them have met with little success. A new idea is currently coalescing in Brussels, trying for a broader approach. Its name: The #eurostack.
Highly agree. There's tons of stories to tell in Brussels that matter, especially in the digital area. Unlike national capitals, the EU actually still has a bit of power left. But not enough people are looking at it - we need more journalists here […]
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darmstadt.social
January 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Highly agree. There's tons of stories to tell in Brussels that matter, especially in the digital area. Unlike national capitals, the EU actually still has a bit of power left. But not enough people are looking at it - we need more journalists here […]
The European Court of Auditors published an interesting report on #geoblocking in the #eu yesterday. The EU is supposed to have a common market, where goods, services and money flow freely – but this report shows that in the digital world, that often isn’t the case […]
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darmstadt.social
January 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The European Court of Auditors published an interesting report on #geoblocking in the #eu yesterday. The EU is supposed to have a common market, where goods, services and money flow freely – but this report shows that in the digital world, that often isn’t the case […]
Today, I have a story about two things that happened on December 6 of the last year. They have to do with one topic: How well can the #eu defend itself?
January 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Today, I have a story about two things that happened on December 6 of the last year. They have to do with one topic: How well can the #eu defend itself?
January 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The #eu Commission has a long, long list of digital projects. I took a good look at what’s supposed to come in the next weeks – and which projects might still take a bit longer.
In January and February, we will probably see a European Action Plan to improve the #cybersecurity of hospitals and […]
In January and February, we will probably see a European Action Plan to improve the #cybersecurity of hospitals and […]
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darmstadt.social
January 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The #eu Commission has a long, long list of digital projects. I took a good look at what’s supposed to come in the next weeks – and which projects might still take a bit longer.
In January and February, we will probably see a European Action Plan to improve the #cybersecurity of hospitals and […]
In January and February, we will probably see a European Action Plan to improve the #cybersecurity of hospitals and […]