Europe
Nearly Half of Europeans Back Possible EU Ban on X
YouGov survey across five major member states shows strong support for tougher action against Elon Musk’s platform under EU digital laws
X.COM
SOCIAL LENS
Sánchez Government Moves to End Impunity on Social Media, Sparking Musk’s Backlash
Spain’s prime minister announces five regulatory measures targeting algorithm manipulation, hate speech and platform accountability, including criminal liability for executives and a ban on under-16s, prompting a sharp response from Elon Musk.
Players & Power
Videogate Investigation Remains Ongoing, Police Say
Police confirm that statements were taken from those appearing in the video from the outset, while the independent criminal investigation ordered by the Attorney General continues.
THE HIVE
Social Support Body Must Be Held Accountable and Closed
The refusal to disclose donor details to Parliament, following legal opinions by state authorities, has raised fundamental questions about transparency, institutional oversight and the limits of executive accountability.
GLOBE
France Pushes Back Against Online Disinformation From US And Russia
Paris adopts an official social media strategy to counter false or misleading claims, using direct responses and satire as diplomats warn that information warfare has become a central foreign policy challenge.
