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Work and digitalisation

In the EU, platform workers scored a victory

Digital labour platforms have exploited European workers and societies long enough. With a new initiative, the EU now takes the side of workers

By Ludovic Voet

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A knife-edge vote against precariousness

With a wafer-thin majority, Spain’s progressive government has passed the most comprehensive reform of labour law in the history of Spanish democracy

By Bettina Luise Rürup

Reuters

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Europe needs a public service internet

Europe shouldn't try to imitate Silicon Valley. Instead, it must use its strengths to counter the threat Big Tech poses to democracy: public service

By Christian Fuchs

Reuters

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A Chinese law made in Europe

Inspired by the EU's GDPR, China has introduced a law to protect individuals’ personal data. It's another move to rein it the power of Big Tech

By Timo Daum

Reuters

Work and digitalisation

The revolt of the American worker

American workers are fed up with being underpaid and overworked — and either fight for better pay or just quit their jobs in droves

By Paul Krugman

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I designed algorithms at Facebook. Here’s how to regulate them

The severe allegations by Facebook's whistleblower, Frances Haugen, shocked the world. It is time for social media channels to take responsibility

By Roddy Lindsay

Reuters

Work and digitalisation

America's most pro-union president ever?

Donald Trump did little to help US workers. Joe Biden wants to change that by strengthening unions. But that will require abolishing the filibuster

By Steven Greenhouse

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How digitalisation can leave the poor behind

In the pandemic, governments created digital solutions for access to social support — a risk for those on the wrong side of the digital divide

By Laura Alfers

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How Denmark became the most cyber-secure country

In a world where countries worldwide are facing increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, Denmark is leading the global race in cybersecurity

By Ekaterina Venkina

Reuters

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Let’s make Google a public good

In the United States, Ohio’s attorney general has asked for a judicial declaration that Google has evolved into a common carrier. Here's why

By Dave Yost