Introduction Ursula von der Leyen has been appointed as President of the European Commission for a second term with 401 votes, setting the stage for an ambitious policy programme that will address critical challenges in competition, defence, sustainability, technology and health. Her pitch to the European Parliament outlined a clear vision of the next five …

At this point in time, technology is at the most advanced stage, and will only continue to improve. Nevertheless, at the same moment we are confronted with the Digital Divide, with 3.7 billion people still unconnected, which hinders innovation in certain areas of the planet. This divide limits opportunities for education, economic growth, and overall …