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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?

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.’

UK Government Admits Using Online Safety Act To Monitor Anti-Immigration Opinions

Javier Villamor July 29, 2025

According to Labour MP Barry Gardiner, the law—framed as a measure to protect children—is also aimed at targeting “harmful” adult discourse online.

Say Goodbye to the Internet as We Know It

Lauren Smith July 28, 2025

Intrusive age-verification checks under the UK’s Online Safety Act are the latest step towards total censorship of the web.

France Funds Far-Left Groups To Police Online Speech

Hélène de Lauzun July 10, 2025

Twelve left-wing associations will have full power to censor content they dislike.

Absurd German Court Ruling: Pensioner Convicted for Posting Satirical Images

Zoltán Kottász June 24, 2025

Ordinary citizens are being intimidated from criticising public figures.

Hand holding phone with social media logos

Merz’s Government Already on the Lookout for More Social Media Censorship

Michael Curzon May 30, 2025

The push comes despite growing international concern over Europe’s censorship agenda.

U.S. To Ban Foreign Nationals Who Censor Americans

TEC News May 29, 2025

U.S. companies like Facebook and Meta have said the application of the Digital Services Act (DSA) by the EU amounts to censorship of their platforms.

Tag: online censorship

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

UK Government Admits Using Online Safety Act To Monitor Anti-Immigration Opinions

Say Goodbye to the Internet as We Know It

France Funds Far-Left Groups To Police Online Speech

Absurd German Court Ruling: Pensioner Convicted for Posting Satirical Images

U.S. To Ban Foreign Nationals Who Censor Americans

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