News Law
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Digital government is blind to millions of 'non-average' citizens
22nd April 2024Administrative law is designed for the 'normal citizen' with an average income, education, intellectual and digital skills, a stable family, and good health. Individuals who deviate from this ideal are often overlooked in the regulatory process or treated with reluctance. With the digitalization and automation of government, this situation has worsened.
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Regulation of technology calls for a different view of humans
16th April 2024When it comes to regulating digital technology, such as generative AI and algorithms, the focus is often on the technology itself rather than the human who interacts with it in practice. We must acknowledge that humans are never entirely predictable; otherwise, regulation will never be effective.
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Valedictory address Peter Essers: Analysis of previous tax reforms doesn’t bode well for box 3 reform
15th March 2024What makes some fundamental tax reforms a success and others a failure? This question will be answered by Peter Essers, Professor of Tax Law at Tilburg University and former senator for Christian-democratic party CDA, in his valedictory address on March 15, 2024, at 16:15 hrs. in the Auditorium of Tilburg University. The chances of a successful reform of box 3 are slim, he argues based on his research.