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Julie Michel joined EURid, the European Registry in charge of managing the .eu Top-level Domain, as Legal Counsel, in 2017. In 2021, she was appointed Vice-Chair of the CENTR Legal and Regulatory Working Group and became Chair of the Working Group in 2023. Julie started her career as Legal Advisor at the World Customs Organization (WCO) in Brussels and then joined the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as Associate Advisor for the Technical Cooperation (Policy & Partnerships) in London. She graduated from the University of Louvain in Belgium, participated in the Erasmus exchange program at the Bocconi University in Milan and holds a LLM in Business Law from the University of Montreal.<\/p>\n

Fellow Report:<\/h4>\n

The Summer School on Internet Governance (EuroSSIG) was a fantastic experience, offering a comprehensive overview of internet governance topics and global digital processes. The program featured keynote speakers, presentations, breakout sessions, and a practical exercise on the Global Digital Compact (GDC), creating an enjoyable and enriching blend of self-learning, lectures, and group work.<\/p>\n

The program kicked off with a focus on internet governance and geo-strategic policy, with Professor Emeritus Wolfgang Kleinw\u00e4chter delivering an insightful presentation. This set the stage for later discussions on cyber diplomacy with speakers like Bertrand de la Chapelle and a representative from Germany\u2019s Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport. In the afternoon, various experts shared their insights on global internet governance processes, covering initiatives like the IGF, WSIS +20, and the GDC.<\/p>\n

On the second day, we dove into the technical aspects of the internet, learning about critical internet resources, ICANN\u2019s role, root server management, and IP address management. We had in-depth discussions on managing country code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs) and generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs). I had the honour of presenting on the roles and functions of EURid, followed by a session on registrars\u2019 roles.<\/p>\n

The third day\u2019s highlight was cybersecurity, cybercrime, and protecting the public core of the internet. A representative from SWITCH\/FIRST provided a session on incident handling, and we wrapped up with the fascinating story of dot.Berlin.<\/p>\n

The following day focused on digital regulations and human rights, exploring key aspects such as freedom of expression and information, privacy and data protection, access to information and digital inclusion, surveillance, and civil liberties. We learned about their interconnection with digital regulations and recognized that these rights are not uniformly protected across countries.<\/p>\n

The final day delved into guidelines and initiatives on artificial intelligence, ending with the fellows presenting stakeholder statements on the Global Digital Compact.<\/p>\n

My highlights from the summer school included:<\/p>\n