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Marietje Schaake

Marietje Schaake

The Guardian

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The ‘botlash’ movement is gaining momentum

Protesting and unsubscribing are being promoted as forms of modern-day strikes

24.02.2026 10

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

Tech sovereignty should not be a subscription model

Concern about the loss of jurisdiction and agency to US companies is becoming more pressing for Europeans

15.01.2026 20

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Marietje Schaake

Europe must be ready when the AI bubble bursts

A market correction will give the EU the chance to offer a trust-based alternative to American tech

12.12.2025 10

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

Chatbots pose a risk to democracy

AI companies vowed not to support their use for voting choice so why are they recommending parties?

06.11.2025 6

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Marietje Schaake

Healthcare hacks undermine public trust

There are few incentives for transparency in the event of cyber attacks on patient data

02.10.2025 4

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

Beware America’s AI colonialism

It is easy to see how tech can become an even greater bargaining chip in US foreign policy

21.08.2025 10

Financial Times

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Why politicians need to get over their tech insecurity

Those in the political sphere should not be ridiculed for asking important questions — even if they do lack technical expertise

17.07.2025 10

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

The US government has most to gain from ‘OpenAI for countries’

Imagine how much leverage it will have if it can turn off artificial intelligence capabilities around the world

04.06.2025 4

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Marietje Schaake

Palantir has become an unlikely cheerleader for Trump

The US software company’s idealised vision of America bears little resemblance to current reality

01.05.2025 6

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Marietje Schaake

India wants to offer a third way for global tech

After a decade of successful digital policies, the country is keen to claim a role as an alternative to US and Chinese governance

27.03.2025 7

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

Europe’s dependence on US tech is a critical weakness

In order to protect their sovereignty, the continent’s leaders must invest in a digital ecosystem independent of America

19.02.2025 10

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

Europe’s ‘super-regulator’ role is under threat

If the Trump administration adopts a combative stance on tech and trade, the EU must be prepared to respond

16.01.2025 10

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake