
EU Online Censorship Poses “Systemic Threat” to Elections, Report Says
A new report claims Brussels’ expanding digital rules risk narrowing what voters can see and share—especially during election campaigns.

A new report claims Brussels’ expanding digital rules risk narrowing what voters can see and share—especially during election campaigns.

While framed as a defence against foreign interference, the project places Brussels at the centre of decisions about what qualifies as disinformation and how it should be addressed.

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.