Edited by Majcher, the report represents a significant collaborative effort, bringing together 22 academics from across all departments of the EUI to offer interdisciplinary insights for Europe’s digital future. Each contribution features a concise ‘think piece’ that translates academic ideas into policy recommendations on topics like AI, data governance, media policy, and Europe’s geopolitical digital strategy.
Digital policies, as Majcher emphasises, are pivotal to shaping Europe’s economy and society, with much at stake: individual freedom, human rights, democracy, economic prosperity, social welfare, and Europe’s geopolitical position on the global stage. While Europe has introduced significant and innovative legislation in recent years to pursue a just and human-centric digital transformation, the report argues that more can be done to create wealth and foster fairer, more sustainable, and inclusive conditions.
In this #EUIResearch video interview, Majcher explains the rationale behind this ambitious project and emphasises the critical role digital policies play in shaping Europe's economy and society. With Europe entering a new political and legislative cycle, the report contributes to the conversation on digital priorities. She highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and fostering dialogue between academia, policymakers, and society to design effective and inclusive policies.
Majcher also discusses the report’s relevance in the current global context, particularly in light of the recent US elections, which saw Donald Trump return to the White House. She underscores the need for Europe to adopt a proactive approach to digital policy in order to maintain its geopolitical position and uphold democratic values amidst shifting international dynamics.
The report serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, bridging academic research and actionable recommendations to guide the European Commission’s priorities in the coming years. It is available as an open access publication on Cadmus, the EUI’s research repository.
Klaudia Majcher is a Research Fellow at the Global Governance Programme of the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies. Her research focuses on digital and green competition law, digital regulation, as well as interactions between competition law and other legal areas, including data protection.