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OECD publishes report on “Reinforcing Rural Resilience”

In latest report on rural development, the OECD provides a roadmap for strengthening rural resilience by promoting people-centred policies that respond to the diverse challenges and opportunities facing different types of rural regions. Building on the OECD Rural Well-being Framework and Principles on Rural Policy, it distinguishes between rural regions near cities and rural remote regions to tailor more effective strategies.

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20/05/2025

OECD publishes new urban study on Cities for All Ages

The “Cities for All Ages” report explores how local and national governments can address these challenges and make cities work for all generations. It highlights strategies such as adapting urban design and land use planning for more accessible cities, providing age-friendly housing, and engaging both young and older people in labour and consumer markets.

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16/04/2025
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EU Commission unveils toolbox to support citizens in navigating Virtual Worlds

The EU Commission has released a ‘Virtual Worlds Toolbox’, an online resource to help citizens navigate virtual environments. It explains how virtual worlds work and outlines citizens’ rights within the EU. The toolbox covers working, learning, and gaming in virtual spaces, and includes guidance on safety, cybersecurity, and protection against disinformation.

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31/03/2025

From Cyber to Outer Space: ENISA’s Guide to Securing Commercial Satellite Operations

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) explore the cybersecurity threat landscape of space to strengthen the resilience of commercial satellites. The objective of the ITU and the ENISA space threat landscape is to recommend cybersecurity controls and mitigation strategies for a trustworthy and uninterrupted deployment of commercial satellite systems and architectures.

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26/03/2025
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Insight EU Digitization and Entertainment Weekly 17 – 21 February 2025

We offer delayed access to the headlines of our Insight EU specialized monitoring emails, typically by several days. For real-time updates and comprehensive monitoring services, consider subscribing to one of our annual plans available in the Insight EU Store. Delve into the headlines of our latest Insight EU Digitization and Entertainement Weekly.

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26/02/2025

US President Trump issues “Directive to Prevent the Unfair Exploitation of American Innovation”

US President Donald J. Trump has signed a memorandum aimed at “defending American companies and innovators from overseas extortion.” The directive outlines potential retaliatory measures, including tariffs, targeting digital services taxes (DSTs), fines, and other practices imposed by foreign governments on US companies. The move signals a firm stance against what the administration views as unfair treatment of American businesses in the global digital economy, e.g. in Europe.

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24/02/2025