From Data to Decision: Transforming Urban Mobility Together

How can shared data transform the way we move through our cities? Join Max as he explores how mobility experts in Belgium are collecting, processing, and exchanging data to build smarter transportation systems that don't stop at city borders. Discover the challenges of turning car-centered cities into bicycle-friendly spaces, and how data help officials make informed decisions.

Why It Matters

The exchange of mobility data enables cities to transform transportation systems based on evidence rather than intuition. When municipalities share data across borders, they can make better decisions about infrastructure like bike lanes and transit connections. This regional approach acknowledges that transportation patterns don't stop at city limits, creating comprehensive solutions for both urban centers and rural areas.

Our Guests: Aurelie Van Obbergen, Mobility Expert for Intercommunale Leiedal & Luc Velghe, Director of Digital Transformation in Kortrijk

The Podcast

The "Data for All: A Quest for Digital Autonomy” podcast will bring you closer to the topic of municipal data sovereignty. This podcast season revolves around sustainable data solutions for citizens and companies. Across European borders, we present facts, approaches and reflections showing how to understand data for the public good better.

Our Host: Max Nettlau, Heinrich-Böll-Foundation Schleswig-Holstein and host Ocean Five Podcast.

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Can Your City Handle Your Data? Trust is the First Step in Digital Governance.

Cities and regions collect vast amounts of data—but how can they use it responsibly while protecting citizens’ rights and building public trust? In this episode, we explore how municipalities can develop and implement effective data policies to serve their communities. We also dive into the concept of municipalities as data stewards and why local governments play a key role in ethical and transparent data governance.

Why It Matters

From smart city initiatives to public service improvements, local governments rely on data to make better decisions. But without clear policies, there’s a risk of mistrust, misuse, or inefficiency. How can municipalities ensure data works for the people, not against them?

Our Guest: Arnaud Willaime, Data Protection Officer Brest métropole.

The Podcast

The "Data for All: A Quest for Digital Autonomy” podcast will bring you closer to the topic of municipal data sovereignty. This podcast season revolves around sustainable data solutions for citizens and companies. Across European borders, we present facts, approaches and reflections showing how to understand data for the public good better.

Our Host: Max Nettlau, Heinrich-Böll-Foundation Schleswig-Holstein and host Ocean Five Podcast.

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Digital Autonomy or Control? The EU’s Fight for a Regulated Web.

The European Union is shaping the digital world with groundbreaking regulations like the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the AI Act. But what do these laws mean for you as a citizen? In this episode, we break down how these regulations impact your online autonomy, digital rights, and everyday interactions with AI and online platforms.

Why It Matters

From how your data is used to what content you see online, these laws are reshaping the internet as we know it. Understanding them helps you navigate the digital world with more control and awareness.

Our Guest: Zora Siebert, Head of EU Policy Programme at the Heinrich-Böll-Foundation European Union in Brussels.

The Podcast

The "Data for All: A Quest for Digital Autonomy” podcast will bring you closer to the topic of municipal data sovereignty. This podcast season revolves around sustainable data solutions for citizens and companies. Across European borders, we present facts, approaches and reflections showing how to understand data for the public good better.

Our Host: Max Nettlau, Heinrich-Böll-Foundation Schleswig-Holstein and host Ocean Five Podcast.

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Know your platform rights

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