Our partners at DisplayEurope produced an episode of the StandardTime talk show, diving deeper into Europe’s response to digital transformation and the challenges posed by big tech.
Author: Inka Tucek
Our thoughts on the public broadcast reform in Germany
We presented our recommendations for Germany’s planned broadcasting reform, emphasizing the need to strengthen the European perspective to ensure diverse content.
Europe’s Fateful 2024 Elections. Under the Sign of War, Populism and Digital Disruption: What to Do?
Published in the “Future Europe” Journal by the European Liberal Forum, Matthias Pfeffer highlights the need for Europe to embrace AI-driven innovations, like real-time translation technologies, to bridge language barriers and foster a unified, democratic public space.
Precautions for Democracies: An Active European Information Sphere
Christian Ehler and Matthias Pfeffer argue that Europe must act by creating its own digital infrastructure to preserve media diversity and democracy.
European information platform: “supporters from three factions”
In a recent interview, Matthias Pfeffer advocates for a secure, European alternative to US and Chinese platforms, aiming to protect Europe’s digital sovereignty and democratic values following the recent European elections.
Reclaiming the European Public Space: A call for a trustworthy information sphere
On June 27, 2024, we hosted an impactful event titled “Reclaim the European Public Space” along with MEP Dr. Christian Ehler and his team at the European Parliament.
Heavenly AI Promises and Real-World Side Effects
Amid Open AI’s recent innovations, disinformation risks grow, demanding stronger regulations and proofs of AI benefits, argue experts Jürgen and Matthias Pfeffer.
Democracy over algocracy
The threat from Big Tech’s influence and unclear AI regulations grows. Europe needs clear AI guidelines and a multilingual platform for reliable, democratic information access.
“I don’t idealize solidarity.”
Matthias Pfeffer and Barbara Prainsack discuss solidarity in the digital age, emphasizing its evolving nature in highly differentiated societies. Prainsack calls for public digital forums to counter the commercial dominance of digital spaces.
Roundtable: Power and counterpower in the internet
Matthias Pfeffer, Paul Nemitz, and Herbert Grönemeyer discuss how corporate control of the internet threatens democracy and creativity. They call for regulations and public awareness to protect democratic principles in the digital age.