
EU ‘Democracy Shield’ Sparks Fears of Voter Control
Warnings were raised at a debate hosted by MCC Brussels as critics questioned how far the initiative could reshape political speech during elections.

Warnings were raised at a debate hosted by MCC Brussels as critics questioned how far the initiative could reshape political speech during elections.

The initiative would grant the EU unprecedented powers over media and digital platforms.

“The EU wants control over who gets elected,” MEP Christine Anderson said. “In a healthy democracy, people should have the right to be wrong.”

French MEP who’s “proud” to work for Soros think tank will be responsible for policing online speech in the EU.