Giulia Papapietro is the Advocacy and Communications Officer at the Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe. She assists the Advocacy and Communications Manager with the development of the office’s advocacy strategy, the management of social media, and the support of programme directors in their areas of responsibility. She also contributes to the drafting of the EU Tech Brief and the AI Bulletin newsletters, and works on the Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence work-stream of the Online Expression and Civic Space Programme.
Before joining CDT Europe, Giulia was working as a trainee in the Cabinet of Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli at the European Commission in Brussels, where she supported the cabinet’s work on the equality portfolio, covering gender equality, LGBTIQ+ rights, Roma people, and the rights of persons with disabilities. She contributed to the Commissioner’s communication efforts, including press conferences, interviews, high-level events, and social media.
A keen advocate for gender equality, youth engagement, and sustainable development, she worked on several projects and events connected to these topics.
Giulia holds an Advanced Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from Leiden University and a Bachelor’s degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from LUISS Guido Carli.
Silenced by Design: Gendered Disinformation and its Threat to Democracy
Our latest paper on gendered disinformation and the EU’s response to this growing democratic challenge is part of our TFGBV series. It explores how existing legislation can be leveraged to tackle gendered disinformation, where the current framework falls short, and what policymakers should do next.
Joint Policy Paper: Fighting against tech-facilitated gender-based violence faced by women in Europe’s public life
CDT Europe, as part of the Forum for Gender Equality in Europe (FORGE), contributed to the first policy paper of the coalition, setting out recommendations to complement and support the implementation of the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030, which identifies women’s participation in political life, economic decision-making, and public debate as essential for strengthening democratic legitimacy and inclusive governance in the European Union.
Welcome back to the Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe‘s Tech Policy Brief! This edition covers the most pressing technology and internet policy issues under debate in Europe and gives CDT’s perspective on the impact to digital rights.
CDT Europe Responds to the European Commission Public Consultation on the 2026-2030 Gender Equality Strategy
CDT Europe submitted feedback to the European Commission’s public consultation on the next Gender Equality Strategy (2026-2030), welcomed this opportunity to advocate for the promotion and protection of gender equality and human rights in European tech law and policy.
