Publications
Europe's Digital Challenges: Governance, Regulation, and Society
Routledge Book
Overview
The NGO has contributed to the editing of the academic volume Europe's Digital Challenges: Governance, Regulation, and Society, published by Routledge. The book examines the impact of digital transformation across Europe, with a focus on governance, regulation, and societal change.
It addresses key issues such as digital sovereignty, artificial intelligence regulation, misinformation, cybersecurity, and the growing influence of major digital platforms in European policymaking.
Contribution and Scope
Through its involvement in this publication, the NGO has supported the development of an interdisciplinary and policy-oriented analysis combining perspectives from political science, European law, and digital sociology.
The book brings together research on:
- EU digital governance and regulatory frameworks
- The societal implications of digitalisation
- The role of digital technologies in democracy and public administration
- Emerging challenges related to AI, digital rights, and cybersecurity
Structure and Content
The volume is organised into four main thematic areas:
- Digital democracy and governance
- Human rights and AI ethics
- Regulation, digital markets, and Big Tech
- Cybersecurity and digital sovereignty
It combines comparative policy analysis, case studies of EU legislation (such as the Digital Services Act, AI Act, and GDPR), and both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Relevance
This work contributes to ongoing debates on Europe's digital future by providing evidence-based insights and policy recommendations aimed at strengthening democratic governance, digital resilience, and strategic autonomy in the European Union.
