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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.”

How Hate-Speech Laws Destroy the West

Sven R. Larson February 2, 2026

Freedom of expression is under worldwide attack. If this does not stop, the shadows from a very dark past will soon block out the beacon of liberty.

From Informants to Algorithms: Germany Builds the Modern Stasi

Thomas Kolbe January 22, 2026

German federal foreign intelligence service to be integrated into censorship apparatus.

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.

Brussels vs. Musk: Who Controls What You Can Say Online?

Javier Villamor January 9, 2026

A row over an AI tool is revealing how aggressively the EU wants to shape online debate—and who gets to push back.

Germany Considers Newsroom Inspections Without a Court Order

Javier Villamor January 5, 2026

The government is advancing legislation on political advertising that would significantly expand the inspection powers of the digital regulator.

“Brussels has lost control of the narrative and now wants to control the platforms”—MEP Virginie Joron

Javier Villamor December 19, 2025

“The DSA is being used as an instrument to control freedom of expression, relying on an ecosystem of ‘fact-checkers’ and ‘certifiers’ that are not neutral.”

EU Raids Temu’s Dublin Headquarters

TEC News December 11, 2025

Chinese e-commerce giant facing scrutiny for alleged subsidy rule breaches, with Brussels snoopers citing the Digital Services Act against it.

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

Christina Holmgren-Larson December 6, 2025

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

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International Experts Defend Freedom of Expression Against Censorship

How Hate-Speech Laws Destroy the West

From Informants to Algorithms: Germany Builds the Modern Stasi

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

Brussels vs. Musk: Who Controls What You Can Say Online?

Germany Considers Newsroom Inspections Without a Court Order

“Brussels has lost control of the narrative and now wants to control the platforms”—MEP Virginie Joron

EU Raids Temu’s Dublin Headquarters

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

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