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The EU’s New “Democracy” Shield Looks a Lot Like a Speech Muzzle
A censorship law dressed as a safeguard, the Shield quietly turns EU-funded fact-checkers into the arbiters of acceptable opinion.
MembersWelcome 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.
EU Plans €1.3B Digital ID Wallet Despite Privacy Concerns
A unified digital ID may promise convenience, but it quietly rewrites the rules of anonymity in Europe.
Ireland’s Election “Misinformation” Censorship Law Delayed Amid Opposition
The Irish government scrambles to amend its stalled election misinformation law as even usually pro-censorship EU have concerns.
European Commission Expands Censorship Law Enforcement, Mandates 24-Hour Removal of “Hate Speech”
EU tightens censorship with the Digital Services Act, ramping up hate speech laws and “fact-checking” measures, targeting online speech.
Europe Denies Its Censorship Law Is a Censorship Law
Meta’s clash with the EU highlights growing tensions over digital regulation and the future of free expression online.
European Parliament Approves “European Democracy Shield” Committee to Tackle Online “Disinformation”
The European Democracy Shield will blur the line between combating disinformation and policing free speech.
EU Violates Privacy Laws While Promoting Privacy-Violating Law
The European Commission faces backlash after breaking its own privacy laws with a micro-targeted ad campaign, exposing deep hypocrisy.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Backs Brendan Carr’s Fight to Curb Big Tech Power
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney lauds FCC chair pick Brendan Carr for championing free speech and challenging tech monopolies, calling for open digital platforms in the battle against censorship.
Inside “EU Going Dark” the EU’s Push to End Private Messaging
Critics argue the secretive surveillance proposal would force companies to undermine encryption, threatening privacy and freedom across Europe.
Germany’s Green Minister Targets Algorithms: Baerbock’s Latest Bid to Suppress Populist Rise
Germany’s Foreign Minister pushes for expanded EU social media censorship to counter rising populist sentiment.
EU Regulators Seek to Formalize “Disinformation Code” Under Censorship Law
A Code of Practice on Disinformation could lead to unprecedented regulatory control over online content.