Alexander FantaFeb 24
Julian Jaursch

Some great insights/summary of US efforts to badmouth and unduly pressure NGOs, thus undermining DSA enforcement (because DSA enforcement relies in part on the important research fron outside of bureaucracies).

@fantafanta and @harmbotje at @FTM_nl: https://www.ftm.eu/articles/trump-allies-fight-target-europe-battle-big-tech

Trump allies target European NGOs in battle over Big Tech rules

Trump allies have waged an aggressive campaign against civil society and academics in the United States. Now, they’re setting their sights across the Atlantic, threatening Europe’s efforts to rein in Big Tech.

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Show threadJulian JaurschMar 27

Adding to that: https://corporateeurope.org/en/2026/03/inside-far-right-network-targeting-europes-digital-rules

With quotes by @ilumium and others explaining the background/challenges of DSA enforcement.

Inside the far-right network targeting Europe’s digital rules | Corporate Europe Observatory

The Trump administration and a network of far-right think tanks are increasingly targeting the EU’s digital regulations and rules on content moderation. Far-right MEPs have taken over these narratives, while tech companies are hoping to exploit the opportunity.

Corporate Europe Observatory