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Social Media and the Future of Democracy

Nicoletta Kouroushi November 12, 2025

The challenge before us is not technical but philosophical. Do we trust Europeans to speak freely, or do we quietly believe that democracy is safest when domesticated?

‘Let’s Show Reality’: Hashtag Goes Viral After Identitarian Activist Arrest

Hélène de Lauzun November 10, 2025

It is the simple right to describe reality that is at stake here.

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

Christina Holmgren-Larson November 9, 2025

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

Germany’s Self-Determination Act: One Year On

Sabine Beppler-Spahl November 8, 2025

Since its implementation, anybody who doesn’t accept a person’s new name or gender must expect heavy fines.

German ‘Anti-Greta’ Seeks U.S. Asylum Over European Persecution

Michael Curzon October 30, 2025

Naomi Seibt has received death threats from Antifa—labeled a terror group by Trump—while Brussels stays silent.

Finland’s ‘Bible Tweet’ Case Will Decide Freedom of Speech in Europe

Zolta Győri October 30, 2025

The defense team said that a conviction would have an impact on all Christians in Europe.

Germany’s Thought Police Are at It Again

Lauren Smith October 24, 2025

The latest victim of the German hate-speech regime is respected journalist Norbert Bolz—for daring to post satire.

German Scholar’s Home Raided Over Ironic Tweet

Lukács Fux October 24, 2025

The incident was widely condemned even by the German left-wing politicians, who called the situation “absurd and dangerous.”

Brazil Launches AI Platform To Identify and Prosecute Critics of LGBT Ideology

Jonathon Van Maren October 23, 2025

The persecution of ordinary citizens on behalf of the LGBT movement will be funded by the state—that is, by the taxpayers being targeted.

Nothing Says ‘Democracy’ Like Silencing Dissent: Member States Want Stricter Speech Controls

Zolta Győri October 22, 2025

Three states urge the EU to use the power of the purse against organizations that “fail to uphold” the ever-elusive ‘European values.’

Tag: free speech

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

Germany’s Self-Determination Act: One Year On

German ‘Anti-Greta’ Seeks U.S. Asylum Over European Persecution

Finland’s ‘Bible Tweet’ Case Will Decide Freedom of Speech in Europe

Germany’s Thought Police Are at It Again

Brazil Launches AI Platform To Identify and Prosecute Critics of LGBT Ideology

Nothing Says ‘Democracy’ Like Silencing Dissent: Member States Want Stricter Speech Controls

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