Marianne Schoenmakers

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Senior Consultant Digital Society

I am Marianne Schoenmakers, senior consultant Value-Based Digital Society. As a political scientist, I am interested in issues surrounding digital society. What are the preconditions for a well-functioning digital society and how can we design digital technology value-driven? I conduct research into the impact of digital technology and translate this into practical advice for policymakers.

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The latest articles of Marianne

24 February 2026

Why many data space initiatives face a financing gap

Data spaces are becoming a key pillar of Europe’s digital economy, enabling secure data exchange, fostering innovation, and providing alternatives to widely used platforms.
22 January 2026

Is AI made in Europe automatically responsible AI?

The use of digital technologies, and particularly AI, is increasing rapidly in both the public sector and society. Read Marianne's reflection.
06 January 2026

Mapping the digital future of the Netherlands

The digital transformation of the Netherlands is accelerating. Emerging technologies such as agentic AI, digital twins and quantum-safe cryptography are poised to profoundly reshape our society.