The Digital State of the European Union

This course aims to provide an overview of the digital state of the European Union, focusing on topics such as the European digital identity, accessing digital public services across EU countries, challenges in creating a European ecosystem of digital services, and the EU's support for open source. The course will cover normative and technical challenges impacting platforms in terms of user experience, cybersecurity, and maintainability. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in digital services, technology, and policy within the European Union. The teaching method is through an opinionated talk that summarizes the current state of digital services in the EU.