Europe's Digital Sovereignty Crisis: Fighting Back Against US Tech Colonialism
2025-04-05
Europe faces a digital sovereignty crisis. US social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) dominate over 80% of European social media activity, leading to manipulation, cultural homogenization, and economic exploitation. These platforms not only spread disinformation and interfere in European elections but also avoid taxes through loopholes, stifling European competitors. The article calls for the EU to invest in building a homegrown social media ecosystem, leveraging the EU's regulatory power and user base to create platforms aligned with European values. This would break free from US digital colonialism and safeguard Europe's cultural diversity and digital sovereignty.
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