Manifest for a Free Europe in the Age of AI

"Humanity First – Machines in the Service of Humanity"

Preamble

We, citizens of Europe, demand policies that place artificial intelligence at the service of people – not the other way around. We recognize the enormous potential of AI, but also its fundamental danger: the dehumanization of our society. That is why we need bold, clear, and incorruptible guidelines.

I. Ban on Lobbying in the Tech Sector

No law should be created by corporations. No decision should be driven by private interests.

Full transparency of all contacts between politics and industry
Ban on financial donations to decision-makers by corporations
Establishment of independent ethics councils without industrial influence

II. Critical Public Education

Education is the best defense of democracy against loss of control.

Introduction of a compulsory subject “Digital Ethics & AI” in all schools
Independent public campaigns focusing on risks and social consequences of AI
Promotion of critical media formats, debates, and citizen dialogues

III. Laws & Charters Without Loopholes

The machine needs rules. Not someday – now. Not soft – but binding.

Ban on autonomous weapons and mass surveillance
Mandatory labeling for all AI systems in public interaction
International charter for human-centered AI (comparable to climate agreements)
Sanctions for abuse or violations – for both governments and companies

IV. Judiciary as a Shield

Only an independent judiciary can defend fundamental rights against technological supremacy.

Politically independent procedures for appointing judges
Creation of digital constitutional courts for AI-related fundamental issues
Clear anchoring of digital fundamental rights in the EU Charter

Closing Statement

AI is not the enemy – indifference is. It is up to us whether we use technology or become subject to it. Our humanity is not negotiable.

This manifesto is a call to everyone – citizens, politicians, educators, journalists, lawyers – not to let algorithms write our future. But to write it ourselves.

09.07.2025