I really felt that it was time for a change. And the timing couldn’t have been better: In July, I joined the team of the Deputy Chair of the Digital Committee in the German parliament, Anna Lührmann, initially as senior advisor on digital policy. I’ve since moved into a more expanded role as head of office, research and policy.

I’m worried about the current political climate and I very much hope that being closer to the politics of it all, will allow me to feel more impactful in standing up for human rights, democracy, and a digital public that fosters bridges, not division.

So here goes!