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<p>In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie sits down with Bruegel’s Mario Mariniello and Bertin Martens to discuss technology regulation in the European Union. Brussels hopes to make its complicated rulebook more fit for purpose with digital “omnibus” plans, intended to streamline and improve oversight. But artificial intelligence, data collection and relations with United States tech giants are tricky subjects that may not be so easily addressed. How should companies manage data? What are the consequences for EU citizens, particularly those from minority language groups? And what kind of innovation can policy encourage in Europe? New technologies move fast, and the EU  will need to balance precaution with experimentation.</p><p><strong>Related research:</strong></p></div><ul>
<li>Christie, R., Cipollone, P., Hernández de Cos, P. (2025) 'Digital euro: why now and what's next', Podcast, 18 June, Bruegel, available at <a href="https://www.bruegel.org/podcast/digital-euro-why-now-and-whats-next">https://www.bruegel.org/podcast/digital-euro-why-now-and-whats-next</a>
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<li>Mariniello, M. (2025) 'The European Commission’s Digital Omnibus could increase risks, not growth', First Glance, 13 November, Bruegel, available at <a href="https://www.bruegel.org/first-glance/european-commissions-digital-omnibus-could-increase-risks-not-growth%20">https://www.bruegel.org/first-glance/european-commissions-digital-omnibus-could-increase-risks-not-growth </a>
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<li>Mariniello, M. (2025) 'Efficiency and distribution in the European Union’s digital deregulation push', Policy Brief, 20 November, Bruegel, available at <a href="https://www.bruegel.org/policy-brief/efficiency-and-distribution-european-unions-digital-deregulation-push">https://www.bruegel.org/policy-brief/efficiency-and-distribution-european-unions-digital-deregulation-push</a>
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<li>Martens, B. (2025) 'The European Union needs more than the digital omnibus to make digital services competitive', Analysis, 8 December, Bruegel, available at <a href="https://doi.org/10.64153/NIRG1605">https://doi.org/10.64153/NIRG1605</a>
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