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The document argues that communication is a fundamental human right essential for dignity and justice, rather than just a tool for progress. It critiques the current digital ecosystem for being dominated by Global North monopolies and surveillance capitalism, which marginalizes voices in the Global South. Through various case studies and reports, it advocates for a 'people-first digital ecosystem' based on public digital infrastructure, multilingual accessibility, and ethical AI governance to ensure that digital transformation expands rather than narrows human rights.

The document proposes integrating an essential use (ESU) framework into EU chemical regulations, specifically REACH and sectoral laws, to streamline the phase-out of hazardous substances. It argues that current cost-benefit analyses are too technical and favor 'business as usual'. The proposed ESU approach would evaluate chemicals across three functional levels—technical, product, and societal—to determine if a use is truly critical. It suggests that non-essential uses (e.g., luxury, cosmetics, toys) should be banned by default, while essential uses (e.g., life-saving medical devices) may receive limited, time-bound derogations. The brief emphasizes shifting the burden of proof to companies and establishing clear criteria for 'acceptable loss of performance' when substituting hazardous chemicals.