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Who Funds the Defunders? A Closer Look at the Global Disinformation Index

John Rosenthal February 6, 2026

The GDI calls itself “independent”—but if it depends on funding from governments and public institutions like the European Commission, what kind of independence is that?

Supporters of right-wing nationalist party AUR and of presidential candidate Călin Georgescu hold a banner reading “democracy” as they march in Bucharest on January 12, 2025 to protest against the annulment of the second tour of the presidential election asking president Iohannis resign.

When Brussels Decides the Winner: Romania and the Crisis of European Democracy

Mădălin Sârbu February 6, 2026

When electoral outcomes depend on conformity to approved narratives, voters are no longer citizens exercising constitutional rights—they are just pawns in a supervised process.

Did Brussels Interfere in Europe’s Elections? Fallout Spreads

Javier Villamor February 5, 2026

A U.S. report has reignited accusations that Brussels crossed from regulation into political control, with critics warning the implications reach far beyond one country.

Censorship, no freedom of speech or thought illustration (Pixabay)

Judiciary GOP: Brussels May Have Interfered in Eight EU Elections

Javier Villamor February 4, 2026

Documents released by the Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee point to systematic intervention by the European Commission to shape political and electoral discourse across several countries.

International Experts Defend Freedom of Expression Against Censorship

Javier Villamor February 3, 2026

“It is not the role of government to police the public square or to decide which opinions citizens are allowed to see,” Croatian MEP Stephen Bartulica said.

“The real threat to democracy is coming from inside Europe”—MCC Brussels research fellow Norman Lewis

Javier Villamor February 3, 2026

“It is no longer just about controlling the narrative, but about ensuring electoral outcomes that are compatible with institutional interests.”

“The internet is becoming a prison for will and privacy”—AI Law Expert Covadonga Torres

Javier Villamor January 29, 2026

In the name of ethics, Brussels is building a regulatory framework that stifles innovation and leaves Europe out of the global technological race.

Washington Pushes Back After EU Fines Musk’s X

Javier Villamor January 29, 2026

U.S. lawmakers say the case shows how EU tech rules can be used to pressure foreign platforms—and shape online speech far beyond Europe.

EU Tightens Grip on WhatsApp, Raising New Free Speech Concerns

Javier Villamor January 27, 2026

A technical reclassification with far-reaching consequences has drawn WhatsApp into the EU’s most demanding digital rules

Germany’s HateAid: Portrait of a ‘Trusted Flagger’

John Rosenthal January 13, 2026

The arbiters of acceptable online speech are not nearly as ‘independent’ as the EU would have people believe.

Tag: Digital Services Act

Who Funds the Defunders? A Closer Look at the Global Disinformation Index

When Brussels Decides the Winner: Romania and the Crisis of European Democracy

Did Brussels Interfere in Europe’s Elections? Fallout Spreads

International Experts Defend Freedom of Expression Against Censorship

“The internet is becoming a prison for will and privacy”—AI Law Expert Covadonga Torres

Washington Pushes Back After EU Fines Musk’s X

EU Tightens Grip on WhatsApp, Raising New Free Speech Concerns

Germany’s HateAid: Portrait of a ‘Trusted Flagger’

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