Dear Disinfo Update readers,
Rules matter. But rules alone don’t create change. What makes a difference is how we act on them – and that requires a shift in mindset.
Amid the ongoing war in the Middle East and relentless pressure on European civil society, it is easy to keep contemplating the disinformation problem and forget what can be done to tackle it. This week delivered several wins on that ...
The strongest version of this narrative is that Europe is making tangible progress in enforcing digital regulations, with national courts and civil society leveraging existing legal frameworks to hold platforms accountable. The victories in the Netherlands, Germany, and France demonstrate that the rule of law is not just theoretical but actionable, even against tech giants like Meta and X. The article also rightly highlights the role of civil society in driving these changes, from digital rights...