A question of consent: Meta, ads, and the EU’s fight for digital rights
Meta is under fire from the EU. The heart of the debate? The true value of our consent — and who gets to define it.
Big tech vs. fact-checking: why social media giants are dodging responsibility
Despite strong EU laws meant to protect users from fake news, new findings from the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) suggest that major platforms like Meta and TikTok are only half-heartedly playing by the rules — if at all.
Interview with Dávid Púchovský – founder of the civic association Hoaxy a podvody
Is our society ready to resist conspiracies and is there a war in Kyiv? We asked Dávid Púchovský, founder of the civic association Hoaxy a podvody (Hoaxes and Frauds).
Europe’s Most Bizarre Cure: Ground-Up Mummies | Misread Ep.1
In medieval and early modern Europe, doctors prescribed powdered human remains as medicine. A true story that reveals how mistranslation, blind trust in tradition, and the thirst for truth can turn history into horror.
Germany: Drastic Rise in Politically Motivated Crimes
In recent years, Germany has seen a worrying rise in radicalization among youth, encompassing both far-right and far-left ideologies. This growing trend raises serious questions about the country’s political stability.
Germany: Radical magazine allowed again. Media freedom cited as argument
A German administrative court in Leipzig has temporarily lifted the ban on publishing the magazine Compact, reasoning that although there is evidence the publication violated human dignity, the principle of press freedom takes precedence.
Gamifying nationalism: the AfD and the politics of emotional belonging
Welcome to TikTok Nationalism: a flawless face, a beat drop, and the caption “Germany for the Germans.” Alice Weidel’s speech remixed with synthwave, AI avatars, and shadowy migrant clips. Politics has left parliament for the infinite scroll, where propaganda wears lip gloss and vibes. The AfD doesn’t campaign—it performs. Ultrantionalism becomes aesthetic, identity over ideology. As Marcus Bösch calls it: slopaganda—low-res, emotional, made to go viral. In this gamified nationalism, belief is optional. Just hit share.
Navigating the maze: Misinformation and the European Union in the digital age
In an era of instant content and algorithm-driven feeds, distinguishing truth from fiction is no longer just a matter of personal curiosity — it’s a civic duty. For the European Union, this presents a unique challenge.
