Welcome to the EU’s Election Cleanroom Where Only Approved Opinions Survive Online

In the EU’s fight against “disinformation,” democracy is becoming less about voting and more about speech vetting.

By Christina MaasMay 3, 202512 min read+ Subscribe ↗ Share

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