The 131st issue of the international affairs journal from the Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB) explores the multifaceted impacts and implications of digitalization within the European Union (EU), addressing concerns about governance, cybersecurity, regulation of fintech, labor classification in the sharing economy, inequality post-pandemic, new geopolitical spaces, and more.
Key topics include:
- The EU's response to the challenge of digitalization.
- The EU and governance of artificial intelligence.
- Cybersecurity in the era of hyper-competitive dynamics.
- Regulation of fintech in the EU.
- Worker status in the sharing economy and potential legal changes.
- Information disorder in the EU and building regulatory responses.
- Future of globalization in light of current global events and trends.
- The role of the European Parliament as a moral voice in international issues.
- Analysis of gender dynamics in Morocco's export industry.
- Changes in international relations and future scenarios.
The report is structured around these themes with contributions from various experts across disciplines, including economics, politics, sociology, and law. It aims to address critical questions facing international agendas, such as the impact of global events on the EU's strategic direction, the evolving US-China rivalry, Russia's future under Putin's leadership, the development of a distinct EU agenda, migration management, crypto-monetary systems, potential new forms of solidarity, and the ultimate resolution of the pandemic.
The publication serves as a comprehensive resource for academics, policymakers, and interested parties, offering deep insights into contemporary global challenges and opportunities.
