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everton137

Protection of users’ fundamental rights and the impact of algorithms on users’ experiences

eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022

The enforcement framework under the Digital Services Act

digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/

Tackling online disinformation digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/

Online information manipulation and information integrity - An overview of key challenges, actors and the EU's evolving response europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etu

Need to enforce the Digital Services Act to protect democracy on social media platforms, including against foreign interference and biased algorithms europa.eu/newsroom/ecpc-failov

Edit: since the last link is broken, I found a video about this debate: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/

and its full text

europarl.europa.eu/doceo/docum

eur-lex.europa.euRegulation - 2022/2065 - EN - DSA - EUR-Lex
#DSA#DMA#EU
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everton137

Great, the Committee on Petitions declared my open letter to European politicians to leave X as admissible!

They have forwarded the petition to the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and the Special committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS) for information. I will add the links in their letter as a reply to this post.

I just didn't get why the petition status is closed and was never open for signatures: europarl.europa.eu/petitions/e

Dear Mr Zanella Alvarenga, I am writing to inform you that the Committee on Petitions has examined your petition and has declared it admissible, since the matter you raise falls within the European Union’s fields of activity. Given the subject matter, I have forwarded your petition to the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and to the Special committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS) for information. Please note that the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) have been adopted and entered into force in November 2022, with the application of obligations as of the first trimester of 2024. They are aiming to respond to challenges associated with online platforms, with a view to create a safer and more transparent online environment by addressing a wide range of issues, including the protection of users’ fundamental rights and the impact of algorithms on users’ experiences: LINK I would like to invite you to consult the webpage of the European Commission on “The enforcement framework under the Digital Services Act”: LINK You will find more information about the steps that the Commission is taking to tackle the spread of online disinformation and misinformation and to ensure European values and democratic systems are protected on this link: LINK ETC.
Finally, I refer you to the text of the European Commission statement during the European Parliament plenary debate of 21 January 2025 on the ‘Need to enforce the Digital Services Act to protect democracy on social media platforms including against foreign interference and biased algorithms’: https://europa.eu/newsroom/ecpc-failover/pdf/speech-25-310_en.pdf. On this basis, the Committee has decided not to pursue your petition any further. Nevertheless, I would like to thank you for exercising your right to petition. Yours sincerely, Bogdan Rzońca Chair Committee on Petitions
#DSA#DMA#EU
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everton137

Fantastic news! Who's stepping up to actually request data X has to provide?

mastodon.social/@leavex/114500

MastodonLeave X - Protect Democracy (@leavex@mastodon.social)Case Against X: Berlin Court Confirms Researchers Can Enforce Their Right to Data Access in National Courts https://democracy-reporting.org/en/office/EU/news/case-against-x-berlin-court-confirms-researchers-can-enforce-their-right-to-data-access-in-national-courts "In its final decision, the Berlin Regional Court confirmed during the oral hearing that DRI was entitled to assert its claim for access to research data against X in Berlin and did not need to file suit in Ireland, where X has its European Headquarters." #x #LeaveX #DSA #Berlin #Germany #EU
#X#DSA#EU
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Leave X - Protect Democracy

“Hate speech online, disinformation, and election interference—research is one of the tools we use to examine and combat these dangers on platforms. With today’s decision, we have achieved the important clarification that we were entitled to file suit here and have paved the way for further claims to access research data,” said Simone Ruf, litigation coordinator at @Freiheitsrechte

#DSA#X#disinformation
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Leave X - Protect Democracy

Case Against X: Berlin Court Confirms Researchers Can Enforce Their Right to Data Access in National Courts

democracy-reporting.org/en/off

"In its final decision, the Berlin Regional Court confirmed during the oral hearing that DRI was entitled to assert its claim for access to research data against X in Berlin and did not need to file suit in Ireland, where X has its European Headquarters."

#x#LeaveX#DSA
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Autor Martin Schemm

#Twitter / X hat 11 Millionen User in der #EU verloren. In den #USA haben ca. 20% die Plattform verlassen, in #Großbritannien ca. 30%. Das sind ermutigende Zahlen!

Aber: viele Politiker:innen hierzulande treiben sich dort immer noch herum, als gäbe es den Irrsinn von #Musk und #Trump nicht. Sie füttern weiter das Sprachrohr der Faschisten, über die sie sich so oft aufregen. Heuchelei!

Liebe Politiker, zeigt Rückgrat und Moral, verlasst endlich X!

aol.com/elon-musks-x-lost-11-2

AOL · Elon Musk's X lost 11 million users in the EU over the past 5 monthsBy Mashable
#leavex#unplugtrump
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everton137

Today, the 10th of May at 12:00 pm (CEST), I'll discuss why politicians should leave X

phencoco.net/colloquium/whylea

You can join the event here discord.gg/zncScBCSPU

Edit: added a hashtag for the event.

Edit 2: changed tomorrow by today.

phencoco.netWhy politicians should leave XColloqium #35 May 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm CEST source: e.z.alvarenga Description In early 2025, we published an open letter urging European politicians and leaders to abandon X, formerly known as Twitter. Since its acquisition by Elon Musk, the platform has increasingly favored divisive narratives, often amplifying far-right movements and extremist voices. Political leaders who remain on X inadvertently legitimize a space where disinformation and hate speech thrive, putting democratic values at risk.
#LeaveX#X#EU
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Jason Morse

@sand i agree meta and xitter need to go away. Tooo much influence and potential for interference. first step would be for govt, politicians, and institutions to STOP USING IT. I'm concerned a ban would play into the hands of those who'll scream censorship. #leavex

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Ignacio (él) 🇪🇺 🇺🇦

Acabo de firmar esta petición. Apóyala tú también: openpetition.eu/petition/blog/

openPetitionNews: An Open Letter to All European Politicians and Leaders to Abandon X/Twitter - Online petitionThis open letter in other European languages https://leavex.eu (https://leavex.eu) European Politicians and Leaders Must Act Now to Protect Democracy Since Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter over two years ago, the platform—now rebranded as X—has taken a troubling turn. The growing influence of its CEO in shaping political narratives and promoting specific ideologies, including altering how content is prioritized to reflect his own interests, has become increasingly apparent. As one of the world
#eXit#LeaveX#X
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