Public event

EU to go: Power, Musk and Freedom of Expression - Who protects Europe's digital discourse?

Before the working day begins, there will once again be a short input on a current EU topic. Start the day with us, fresh croissants and coffee. On-site only, seats are limited.

Elon Musk's platform X is increasingly becoming a platform for political influence - from supporting right-wing populist parties to spreading disinformation. Other platforms are also repeatedly suspected of distorting democratic competition through opaque algorithms and foreign influence campaigns. How can the EU respond to these developments? And what rules are needed to safeguard freedom of expression and democratic integrity in the digital space?

At the EU to go breakfast, Luise Quaritsch and Philipp Darius from the Centre for Digital Governance will analyse the current threats to online discourse in Europe - and what Brussels can do about them.

The format: the topics and analyses will be presented in 20 minutes, followed by a ten-minute discussion. The event ends at 9.00 a.m. after just 30 minutes.

    8:30 a.m.: Expert input
    8:50 a.m.: Question and answer
    9:00 a.m.: Off to the office

This event is in German. This is a cooperation event with the Centre for Digital Governance.