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Karsten Wildberger

German Digital Minister, German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport

3 articles · 18 October 2025 to 19 June 2026

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Announced plans for a lean AI oversight structure focused on economic needs, rejecting bloated bureaucracy.
Supported a one-year pause, arguing Europe needs to take its foot off the brake to give innovation a chance while using the time to fix implementation gaps.
Stated digital sovereignty does not mean protectionism and European companies must actively participate as players in global tech markets.

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Technology

Europe accelerates AI sovereignty push after US restricts model access

Anthropic's decision to block foreign users from its most advanced models has sharpened European resolve to build independent AI infrastructure, with a Franco-German research centre and Mistral's €12 billion valuation signalling intent.

Ana Belić19 June 20268 min read

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EU delays AI Act high-risk rules by a year under US and industry pressure

The European Commission will propose postponing obligations for high-risk AI systems until August 2026, conceding that technical standards are not ready and yielding to lobbying from Washington and tech companies.

Ana Belić19 November 20258 min read

Technology

EU prepares digital omnibus to cut red tape amid privacy and sovereignty fears

The European Commission will unveil a sweeping simplification package on 19 November targeting cookies, cybersecurity reporting and the AI Act, but civil society and MEPs warn the move risks deregulation by stealth.

Ana Belić18 October 20258 min read

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