On July 1st, the EU Digital Covid-19 Certificate came into force, introducing Europe-wide rules concerning the freedom of movement of both EU and non-EU citizens in the European area in the context of the current pandemic. This certification, also called the 'Green Pass' or 'Vaccine Passport', has the joint aim of facilitating free movement within … Continue reading EU Digital Covid Certificate Implementation in the European Context
Facebook Crimes: a Global Online “Crime Scene”
In the last few years, Facebook's content policy has been the subject of criticism on many occasions. In particular, considering an increase in “Facebook crimes”, it could be argued that the immense popularity of this social media platform is radically and fundamentally changing the way we interact. Facebook, then, is not a safe harbor, nor … Continue reading Facebook Crimes: a Global Online “Crime Scene”
EU Digital Green Certificate Implementation and Privacy Concerns in the Italian Context
This 1st of July saw the adoption of the EU Digital Green Certificate, introducing Europe-wide rules relating to the freedom of movement of both EU and non-EU citizens in the European area during the current pandemic crisis. The EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate Framework legislation is specifically comprised of Regulation EU 2021/953 and Regulation EU 2021/954. … Continue reading EU Digital Green Certificate Implementation and Privacy Concerns in the Italian Context
EU Smart Cities
In the last years, the European population is concentrating, primarily, in the metropolitan areas. This urban sprawl is accompanied by relevant challenges concerning sustainability, social cohesion, adequate housing and efficient transport services. By 2050, 80% of the global population will live in a town or a city. For this reason, the European Commission is working to carry out the urban sustainability … Continue reading EU Smart Cities
COVID-19 Health Crisis and the European Court of Human Rights
Last year the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on certain issues strongly connected with the Covid-19 Health Crisis in some relevant decisions. The plaintiffs, indeed, were complaining about the violation of several articles of the European Convention on Human Rights in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Convention on Human Rights violation in this case-law was affecting, essentially, the Right … Continue reading COVID-19 Health Crisis and the European Court of Human Rights
Smart-Workers Right to Disconnect
On January the 21st, 2021, the European Parliament voted a resolution, 2019/2181(INL), containing recommendations to the European Commission on the Right to Disconnect. These recommendations are concerning the new requested directive on the Right to Disconnect. It should be noted that, currently, a specific legislation related to the Smart-Worker's Right to Disconnect does not exist. … Continue reading Smart-Workers Right to Disconnect
EU Green Deal
On December 11th 2019, the European Commission presented the Communication COM (2019) 640 final on "EU Green Deal", the first step toward the EU Environmental Law. The "EU Green Deal" is essentially a roadmap for making the EU's economy more sustainable. The "EU Green Deal" aims to transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient, and competitive economy. … Continue reading EU Green Deal
EU Digital Strategy
In February 2020, the European Commission presented the Communication, COM (2020) 67 final on Shaping Europe's digital future. Communication COM (2020) 67 final reiterates the principles and continues the actions already present in Digital Agenda for Europe communication. In the Shaping Europe's digital future communication, the European Commission is expressing its vision on digital technologies, calling for a "European society powered … Continue reading EU Digital Strategy
EU Digital COVID Certification
Last May the 20th a provisional political agreement between European Parliament and the Council on the Regulation governing the EU Digital Covid Certificate was reached. This certificate, previously known as Digital Green Certificate, will be a fundamental tool for travelling across Europe. It’s expected to be operative from the end of June and will allow … Continue reading EU Digital COVID Certification