In this edition, we explore how Europe is hardening digital governance through state strategies, expanding civil litigation, tracking domestic influence operations, and forcing greater accountability on AI and tech platforms.Because this defense rests on civil society, the democratic news ecosystem needs adequate funding. As MFF discussions move forward, we propose creating an independent endowment to provide long-term, flexible funding for this essential work.
This edition captures a moment of active escalation, where both grassroots civic actors and state legislatures are drawing hard lines against digital manipulation. As the European Commission refines its DSA trusted flagger frameworks, the fight against foreign interference takes a historic turn with new constitutional parameters enabling election annulments. We also unpack the reality behind Kremlin-linked narrative laundering machinery, the impact of synthetic media on military flashpoints, and why the future of European-made verification tools remains critically underfunded.
