The EU Commission and the 27 national supervisory authorities want to place the protection of minors and the fight against illegal content on online platforms at the heart of their work.
By Till Hoppe
The proposal for the European Democracy Shield proves disappointing with its modest steps. There is a lack of binding measures. Parliamentarians want to know what influence the US government has had on the initiative.
By Corinna Visser
Ten countries have committed to anti-disinformation standards at COP30 in Belém, with Brazil receiving considerable praise for its “historic leadership role”. But an agency that also works with the fossil fuel industry is handling the PR work for the summit.
By Alexandra Endres
The chair of the Christian Democrat EPP group in the EU Parliament is calling for stricter regulation of online platforms. Their algorithms are ”a public good” and must be made transparent.
By Till Hoppe
In future, political advertising will be subject to strict transparency rules. The Brussels authority now wants to answer open questions in a comprehensive document. However, experts are critical of the plan.
By Till Hoppe
The victory of President Maia Sandu's pro-European ruling party PAS is a major defeat for Moscow. The Kremlin has used disinformation and hybrid warfare in an attempt to bring the country under its control.
By Stephan Israel and Corinna Visser
Finland is defending Europe's border, the border between democracy and dictatorship, says Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. He believes his country is well equipped in view of its comprehensive security concept and broad consensus vis-à-vis Russia.
By Stephan Israel
The TTPA regulation aims to make those behind political campaigns more accountable and transparent. The new regulations will soon come into force, but most EU countries are not prepared for them. The rules will have a profound impact on political operations.
By Stefan Braun, Till Hoppe and Leonard Schulz
The election in Moldova Sunday will decide whether the country remains on course to join the EU. Russia is using hybrid warfare to bring Moldova into its sphere of influence. President Maia Sandu is having a hard time defending the pro-European majority.
By Stephan Israel
Russia wants to “capture Moldova through the ballot box” and use the country as a launchpad for its hybrid war against the EU, warns Maia Sandu: Moldova will elect a new parliament on Sept. 28 and is facing a massive disinformation campaign from Moscow.
By Stephan Israel
