Can we fix the digital transatlantic relationship?
WELCOME BACK TO DIGITAL BRIDGE. I'm Mark Scott, and this weekend marked May 4th — also known as Star Wars Day, for those who follow such things. This video plays in my head every time I have to explain the Star Wars basics to a non-fan.
For anyone in Brussels on May 15, I'll be co-hosting a tech policy gathering in the EU Quarter. We're running a waiting list, so add your name here and we'll try to open up some more slots.
— The transatlantic relationship on tech is in the worst shape in decades. Here are some ways to improve it — even if wider political tension remain.
— A far-right candidate won the first round of Romania's presidential election. Europe has not responded well to the digital fall-out.
— Media freedom has been significantly curtailed over the last decade amid people's shift toward social media for their understanding of the world.
Let's get started: