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My report for the European Trade Union Confederation @etuc_ces on how workers can ‘negotiate the algorithm’ has been published. I'm convinced that becoming much more data-savvy will be increasingly critical for unions to re-build workers’ power in the digital age. 🧵

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is launching a new global policy tracker to provide a comprehensive overview of legislative initiatives concerning digital labour ('#gigeconomy'). Great resource for all stakeholders. ilo.org/resource/news/…

Alzheimer's research is an interesting case for econ of science. The premise in field is that scientific discovery is like other goods, there's a production function for it. But we've invested $43B, had 184K participants in trials, yet pretty much nothing to show for it

Rather than seeking to regulate #AI as a category in its own right, it makes more sense to focus on the technology’s applications and modify existing legislation accordingly. ft.com/content/ce688a… via @FT

‼️DEADLINE EXTENSION‼️ The deadline for paper submissions to @geoinno2026 has been extended to JULY 21 (Monday) 📩 Hurry up & send us your full paper or extended abstract through the submission system ➡️ geoinno2026.com/call-for-paper…

Door de hogere NAVO-norm komt er in Nederland en in de Europese Unie 0,6 procent van bbp extra beschikbaar voor R&D-uitgaven. Deze middelen zullen niet per se bijdragen aan een autonomer, concurrerender en duurzamer Europa, schrijft Frenken buff.ly/kLZKpf9

Does the gig economy bring freedom or servitude for workers? What could generative AI mean for the future of gig work? What could the Platform Work Directive mean for Europe's platform economy? I explore these questions in this piece for @GreenEUJournal: greeneuropeanjournal.eu/gigification-t…

The @geoinno2026 CALL FOR PAPERS is now open 📭 📎 Submit your FULL PAPER or EXTENDED ABSTRACT 🔍Choose from 23 general themes & 27 special sessions ⏳ Deadline: July 14th 🔗Check out our website for more information: geoinno2026.com/call-for-paper…

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🎤Becoming less dependent on Big Tech. @IIPP_UCL Head of Research @CeciliaRikap spoke with @gerardoosterwyk about addressing EU digital infrastructure and her recent 'Reclaiming Digital Sovereignty' report on the @FEPS_Europe podcast. 🎧Listen here: buff.ly/uAWe9xm

📰 Latest article: „Rethinking regional performance: examining the role of economic growth and industrial clusters in the objective well-Being of european regions“ by Nils Grashof 👉 To the article: link.springer.com/article/10.100…

What if the EU deregulatory push will not only fail to make Europe more competitive but also tarnish its existential commitment to the rule of law? My latest for @ProSyn #omnibus #AIActionSummit prosyn.org/OA9YQxo

📌Our Call for Special Session Proposals is out now! Showcase cutting-edge research at GEOINNO 2026! Make sure to submit your 1-2 page proposal by March 31. 📩 Email: geoinno2026@uni-corvinus.hu 🔗 More details available at: geoinno2026.com/submission/

👑️How can we regain #DigitalSovereignty? IIPP's @CeciliaRikap, alongside @cedric_durand, @parana_, @paologerbaudo, & @parismarx have contributed to a new paper outlining key proposals for enhanced digital sovereignty. ✍️Read it here: ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/publi…

De leerprestaties en mentale gezondheid van jongeren nemen af o.a. als gevolg van de smartphone. Smartphone­gebruik heeft kenmerken van een collectieve-actieprobleem, wat maatschappelijke kosten met zich meebrengt. Wat kan de overheid doen? esb.nu/problematisch-…

Now, you can easily compare and choose digital platforms based on their Fairwork scores, which reflect how they measure up against Fairwork principles. Whether you're a consumer looking for ethical choices or a worker seeking better opportunities, this tool helps you prioritise fairness.

🌍The true size of the gig economy remains uncertain: Traditional labour force surveys and tax data often fail to capture gig workers, and platforms rarely disclose meaningful statistics. Estimates vary from 154 to 435 million gig workers globally.🌐 🔗documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099…

Is #bluesky the right alternative? Opinion piece by @martijnarets and Damion Bunders (in Dutch) nrc.nl/nieuws/2024/12…

'where fiber-optic cables enter American territory, the U.S. government has installed “splitters”: prisms that divide the beams of light carrying information into two streams. One stream goes on to the intended recipients, but the other goes to the NSA' foreignaffairs.com/reviews/americ…

The #PlatformWorkDirective is here and the clock is ticking for states to implement it. But will everything go smoothly? In this commentary, Pedro Mendonça (@PedMendo) and I offer our view. socialeurope.eu/eu-pushes-to-r…