Providing context from a human rights perspective for the Twitter-Musk thread.

The new rules for the internet could change our lives for the better, if human rights are properly protected by EU decision makers.

Why is freedom of speech important? Why is it a core principle in a democracy? How is it being threatened? How do we protect it?

Right groups criticise the consultation process, which limits the possibility to review the upcoming disinformation regulation in a meaningful way and thus harms human rights in the long run.

​Europe has finally spoken up to stop Big Tech from using surveillance advertising.

The new European law on digital services should create a safe, predictable and trusted online environment, unless European policymakers fail to protect free speech and people’s privacy thanks to Big Tech’s lobbying efforts. Send a letter to MEPs.

​What does direct democracy mean, and how does it differ from indirect democracy? Here’s a look at what’s good and bad about “pure democracy” and whether it could still work today.

The vote on the DSA, a landmark legislation to regulate Big Tech companies, paves the way to a more human-centered digital ecosystem. But landmines remain.

​The crucial vote on the Digital Services Act is scheduled for 13-14 December in the European Parliament. We want EU decision-makers to put the rights of internet users first by protecting free speech and rejecting internet censorship.

The European Parliament has a unique opportunity to set the course toward the right direction and to dismantle walled gardens built by Big Tech that hold too much control over individuals’ digital rights.