Norman Lewis | The European Conservative

The Special Shield Against the Disinformation of the Democracy Shield

Norman Lewis June 24, 2026

A committee established to defend democracy from manipulation has become the cheerleader for a system that treats democratic speech itself as a manipulable object.

“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.”

EU ‘Democracy Shield’ Sparks Fears of Voter Control

Javier Villamor January 29, 2026

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

A poster referencing George Orwell's book 1984 (illustration, Unsplash)

EU Spends €650 Million of Taxpayer Money on Policing ‘Hate Speech’

Tamás Orbán May 20, 2025

A new report reveals how the EU is spending more on censoring speech than curing cancer—using taxpayer money to crush dissent.

Transatlantic Tech Wars: Trump’s U.S. Builds, While the EU Bans

Norman Lewis February 12, 2025

The Paris AI Summit revealed the gap between the American Empire of Innovation and Brussels’ Reign of Regulation.

What’s Smart and Dumb About Smartphones?

Norman Lewis September 17, 2023

A technological marvel that spans centuries of discovery and invention but which fuels narcissistic indulgence rather than a source of inspiration to invent the future.

EU Plans To Join the Semiconductor Race

Thomas O'Reilly March 30, 2023

The Chips Act is designed to mitigate European reliance on Chinese semiconductors. It is an answer to the unanticipated realisation that the EU is at a technological disadvantage.

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The Special Shield Against the Disinformation of the Democracy Shield

EU ‘Democracy Shield’ Sparks Fears of Voter Control

EU Spends €650 Million of Taxpayer Money on Policing ‘Hate Speech’

Transatlantic Tech Wars: Trump’s U.S. Builds, While the EU Bans

What’s Smart and Dumb About Smartphones?

EU Plans To Join the Semiconductor Race

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