{"id":10024,"date":"2025-04-09T14:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g8internet.com\/?p=10024"},"modified":"2026-02-20T05:09:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T05:09:26","slug":"defending-digital-freedom-europes-new-battle-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g8internet.com\/fr\/defending-digital-freedom-europes-new-battle-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Defending Digital Freedom: Europe’s New Battle in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

At G8 Internet<\/strong>, we stand firm for a free and open online world.
In 2025, the European Union introduced the Disinformation Action Act<\/strong>, a law designed to counter false information online. While the aim is public protection, major rights organizations warn: the law could seriously limit freedom of expression and harm digital democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s Changing in 2025?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"People<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Disinformation Action Act<\/strong> includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • New centers to monitor content on social platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Strict deadlines for removing “questionable” content<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • High fines for not filtering or deleting \u201cpotentially harmful\u201d material<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The Problem:<\/strong>
    Vague definitions of “disinformation” leave room for political misuse, unfair censorship, and decisions made without clear oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why It\u2019s a Serious Concern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Top digital rights groups \u2014 EFF<\/strong>, Access Now<\/strong>, and Reporters Without Borders<\/strong> \u2014 highlight major risks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Vague Wording<\/strong>: Independent media and critical voices could be silenced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Censorship Threats<\/strong>: Journalism and activism may be wrongly labeled as harmful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Algorithm Mistakes<\/strong>: Automated filters could remove important research and news.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • No Clear Appeals<\/strong>: Users lack easy ways to contest unfair content removals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      These warnings echo concerns raised at the G8 forums in 2011\u20132012<\/strong>, when early internet regulations risked turning protection into control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      A Warning from History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The G8 discussions a decade ago showed how regulations intended to protect can quickly restrict open communication.
      Now in 2025, similar efforts in Europe could once again put free expression at risk worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      How Europe Is Responding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Protests across Berlin<\/strong>, Paris<\/strong>, Barcelona<\/strong>, and Amsterdam<\/strong> with the message:
        “Free Internet = Free Society.”<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • More than 1.8 million signatures<\/strong> collected against the Disinformation Act.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Human rights organizations are calling for international review and strong protections for online freedoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        What\u2019s Coming Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The European Parliament plans to vote on the Disinformation Act<\/strong> in Fall 2025<\/strong>.
        Advocates are urging lawmakers to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Define terms clearly to prevent misuse<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Ensure independent oversight of content moderation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Create transparent appeal processes for all users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Why Choose G8 Internet?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

          At G8 Internet<\/strong>, we protect your right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Free thought<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Free speech<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Open access to information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            We uncover threats, connect defenders of digital rights, and support a free and open Internet for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udd39 Global Awareness<\/strong>
            \ud83d\udd39 Actionable Advocacy<\/strong>
            \ud83d\udd39 Trusted Updates<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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