Thierry Breton
EU Accuses Breton of Going Rogue With Overreaching Censorship Threats
Breton’s unsanctioned move spotlights internal EU tensions over censorship policies.
EU Threatens Musk Over “Harmful” Speech Ahead Of Trump Interview
As Musk prepares to interview Trump on X, the EU’s top digital official warns of regulatory action.
EU Reportedly to Issue “Final” Warning to X Under Censorship Law; Risks 6% Revenue Fine
In a contentious move, the EU targets X for “dangerous” content, raising free speech concerns amid the Digital Services Act enforcement.
Meta Defends Charging Users For Privacy
Critics argue the proposal violates users’ rights to consent and data privacy.
EU Investigates Meta in Crackdown on Alleged “Rabbit Hole” Effects, Wants It To Push Digital ID
Critics fear youth safety concerns could be a pretext for pushing increased censorship on Meta’s platforms.
EU To Start Fining Platforms up to 6% of Global Revenue if They Fail To Censor Election “Disinformation” Under New Censorship Law
Punishing platforms for not censoring enough.
EU Officials Start Crafting Censorship Guidelines for Big Tech Companies Ahead of 2024 Elections
The EU says it’s to “protect” democracy.
EU Bureaucrats Formally Investigate X Over Lack of “Disinformation” Censorship
Under the EU’s new speech censorship law.
EU Parliament Agrees on Digital ID Introduction and Pro-Censorship Chief Suggests CBDC Integration
Combining digital ID with centrally-controlled currency.
Pro-Censorship EU Chief Tells TikTok To “Spare No Effort” in Censoring “Disinformation”
More censorship demands.
Rights Groups Push Back Against EU Censorship Chief Thierry Breton After He Pressured Platforms to Censor “Disinformation”
Many are getting tired of the EU’s bureaucracy and interference with speech.
TikTok Outlines Plans To Curb “Misinformation” After EU Pressure
The Chinese-owned platform is committing to more moderation on the platform as trouble in the Middle East brews.