Coronavirus: What the EU is doing and what is missing
Because of allegations in social media that the EU is abandoning its citizens in regard to the corona pandemic, the PIRATES in the European Parliament have compiled EU actions addressing the …
Posts and policy
Lifting the veil on the secretive EU terror filter negotiations: Here’s where we stand [updated 07/12/2020]
On 10 December, the sixth and probably final “Trilogue” meeting will be held on the EU’s proposed terrorist content online law infamous for its “upload filter”/”preventive measures” and “one hour removal …
MEPs: ‘Mass surveillance’ still possible under US privacy deal | EUobserver [extern]
A delegation of MEPs from the parliament’s civil liberties committee (LIBE) have voiced their concerns over the remaining “deficiencies” of the EU-US ‘privacy shield’ framework, after examining the data agreement with …
It’s Feast or Famine With the EU’s New Trio of Digital Strategy Docs | CPO Magazine [extern]
It’s Feast or Famine With the EU’s New Trio of Digital Strategy Docs CPO Magazine
Top EU Judge Says Mass Snooping Is Illegal | CPO Magazine [extern]
Top EU Judge Says Mass Snooping Is Illegal CPO Magazine
WANTED: Delegation policy trainee in Brussels
Trainee – Delegation policy trainee in Brussels
The Delegation of European Pirates in the European Parliament is looking for a trainee based in Brussels, who can help with multitude of tasks, including:
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Patrick Breyer on Cryptoleaks: Never trust non-transparent encryption products!
Patrick Breyer, Member of the European Parliament for the Pirate Party, comments the revelations of back doors in encryption products sold by the Swiss Company “Crypto AG” which was set up …
New EU Public Prosecutor’s Office chief says it has insufficient funds and staff | The Parliament Magazine [extern]
Speaking in Parliament, Kövesi said that one particular concern was that the new European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) she leads will have only “part-time” prosecutors. “This simply is not adequate,” she …
New EU Public Prosecutor’s Office chief says it has insufficient funds and staff | The Parliament Magazine [extern]
Laura Kövesi has admitted that the body does not have the “tools” to operate effectively and has demanded a “significant” rise in its budget and an increase in staff.