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CEE’s Innovation Crossroads: From Catch-Up to Creative Leadership
Central and Eastern European (CEE) nations have achieved remarkable economic convergence with Western Europe since joining the EU. The region’s two-decade sprint from post-socialist economies to the EU’s high-tech factory floor was breathtaking. But the growth model of being the “extended workbench” for Western industry is hitting a hard ceiling. The strategy of making things […]
AI Chamber Submission to the Digital Fairness Act Consultation
As the AI Chamber, representing innovators and businesses in the Central and Eastern European artificial intelligence sector, we submit our attached position on the proposed Digital Fairness Act (DFA). We believe this legislative initiative, while in many respects well-intentioned, is fundamentally misguided. First and foremost it contradicts the EU’s current primary strategic objective of enhancing […]
Europe’s Competitiveness Challenge: Rhetoric vs. Reality
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s September 10, 2025, State of the Union address seemingly ticked all the right boxes, but really satisfied no one. Is there a coherent, inspiring, and future-oriented vision behind the rhetoric designed to please everyone? The topic most important for businesses and citizens alike – Europe’s competitiveness – was […]
Commentary on the Draft Slovak Law Implementing the EU AI Act – Regulatory Sandboxes
The AI Chamber has prepared a commentary on Slovakia’s draft law implementing the EU AI Act. Our main concern is the absence of binding provisions on regulatory sandboxes, which are essential for supporting innovation and SMEs in the AI sector. Regulatory sandboxes are one of the few measures in the AI Act that can bring […]