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Category: Technology and Law

Divergent paths to digital governance: DSA Implementation Through the Empowerment of a National Digital Services Coordinator in Bulgaria and Romania

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By Lilia Georeva In: Region: ,

The implementation of the Digital Services Act DSA in Bulgaria and Romania reveals how institutional and administrative capacity shape the EU’s ability to enforce uniform digital standards. The effectiveness of the Digital Services Act depends not only on transposition speed but on the depth of institutional empowerment. These regulatory divergences risk undermining the DSA’s effectiveness … →

Artificial Intelligence and Justice: The Incorporation of Artificial Intelligence in the High Court Proceedings and Decision-Making (Albania and European Union Context)

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By Hysmir Idrizi In: Region: 

1. The “Ex-Post” Context of Judicial Reform in Albania Following the 2016 justice reform, Albania’s judiciary continues to face systematic challenges. The extensive vetting process for judges and prosecutors has led to staff shortages, contributing to substantial case delays, with approximately 16,052 cases pending before the High Court alone. This backlog adversely affects the quality … →

Behind AI as a tool for judicial reasoning: A Western Balkans Perspective

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By Alida Radončić In: Region: 

Back in 2019, I stumbled upon an article on MIT’s Technology Review, titled ”Can you make AI fairer than a judge?”. As a recently graduated lawyer, my response was a resounding no. I was adamant that deciding, especially in criminal cases, should be strictly reserved for humans as moral, empathetic, and ethical beings. However, today, … →