Christina Holmgren-Larson is a senior editor at europeanconservative.com.
From Regulation to Domination: EU Eyes Making X’s Feed as ‘Safe’ as BlueSky

From Regulation to Domination: EU Eyes Making X’s Feed as ‘Safe’ as BlueSky

An EU-commissioned study examines whether social media platforms can be required to make their core functions interoperable with services that align more closely with EU preferences for ‘proactive moderation.’

EU Rolls Out Age Verification App as Privacy Groups Warn of Risks

EU Rolls Out Age Verification App as Privacy Groups Warn of Risks

While the Commission touts privacy-by-design features, digital rights organizations have raised sharp concerns about the broader implications.

EU Parliament Passes New Returns Regulation

EU Parliament Passes New Returns Regulation

“This marks an important first step to address the EU’s failed migration policy,” MEP Marieke Ehlers (PfE) said.

U.S. Wants Three New Defense Areas in Greenland

U.S. Wants Three New Defense Areas in Greenland

Denmark and Greenland are “very cooperative” regarding U.S. expansion within the existing defense agreement, head of U.S. Northern Command said.

Hong Kong Court Sentences Pro-Democracy Publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 Years

Hong Kong Court Sentences Pro-Democracy Publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 Years

American Cato Institute said the court’s ruling “signals a persistent decline in freedom” in the territory.

Starmer Threatens To Ban X Over Deepfakes

Starmer Threatens To Ban X Over Deepfakes

The UK could block Brits from using X unless it removes generative AI functions that can create pornographic images.

SPD’s Solution to Economic Crisis: More Migrants, Tax the Rich

SPD’s Solution to Economic Crisis: More Migrants, Tax the Rich

Cracks are widening in Merz’s coalition as Social Democrats push for more immigration while the CSU calls for increased deportations.

Transatlantic Tensions Surge After X Fine and Harsh New U.S. Security Strategy

Transatlantic Tensions Surge After X Fine and Harsh New U.S. Security Strategy

While EU officials gave decidedly measured responses, other European voices called the Trump administration “dangerous” and “no longer an ally.”

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Von der Leyen still called the meeting with Belgian PM “very constructive” and said discussion will continue.

German Federal President: “A Party Ban Is the <em>Ultima Ratio</em> of Defensive Democracy”

German Federal President: “A Party Ban Is the <em>Ultima Ratio</em> of Defensive Democracy”

In a speech on Sunday, Frank-Walter Steinmeier alluded to bans on “extremist” political parties, clearly indicating the AfD without ever mentioning the party.

Lavrov Signals Willingness for Ukraine Meeting With U.S.

Lavrov Signals Willingness for Ukraine Meeting With U.S.

In an interview, the Russian foreign minister blasted Europe for pressuring Washington to forsake peace talks and join the “party of war.”