Progressive Hopes Clash with Privacy Concerns & Flawed Health Security Measures

As the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) selection process proceeds into its second week, concerns are mounting over the candidates' commitment to safeguarding civil liberties in the digital age. Meanwhile, the dawn of the Trump II administration sends shivers down the spines of those advocating for a more inclusive and equitable international policy. Closer to home, glaring vulnerabilities in the EU's cybersecurity defenses for public health expose the lack of preparedness for future pandemics, calling into question the bloc's commitment to protecting its citizens from both physical and digital threats.