Articles tagged with: social media
Macron's proposed social media ban piles pressure on Brussels
23 Jun Member States
Macron's proposed social media ban piles pressure on Brussels
The French president’s push to ban social media for children under 15 is in part a tactic to jolt the EU into holding Big Tech accountable by enforcing the Digital Services Act.
How have political parties leveraged social media in Germany’s state elections?
24 Sep Technology
How have political parties leveraged social media in Germany’s state elections?
Far-right AfD and new left-wing BSW gained ground in German state elections. Social media have contributed to voter mobilisation.
EU elections: Battleground TikTok
07 Jun EU Institutions
EU elections: Battleground TikTok
Amid rising security concerns, EU institutions have banned the popular app from work devices and internal WiFi. But for many MEPs, TikTok remains a crucial tool for reaching young voters.
Ukrainians are fighting for their country and for truth
14 Mar
Ukrainians are fighting for their country and for truth
From city mayors to local journalists, Ukrainians are coordinating to resist Russian misinformation. But we cannot do it alone. And we should not do it alone, because the information security of one country is also a question of the entire region's safety as well as that of other nations.
New digital legislation and fight against disinformation encouraged by 2021 Nobel Peace laureate
01 Feb
New digital legislation and fight against disinformation encouraged by 2021 Nobel Peace laureate
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa tells MEPs that if “virus of lies” goes unchecked, humanity will lose ability to share reality
Stopping targeted advertising cuts off industries and dumbs down tech Partner Content
25 Nov
Stopping targeted advertising cuts off industries and dumbs down tech
The European Parliament’s vote to phase out the practice threatens to reduce consumer choice and stifle what is one of Europe’s most innovative sectors, writes the Consumer Choice Center’s Yaël Ossowski.