Tune in to hear Simonetta Vezzoso chat with Eliza Gkritsi on Euractiv Technology's podcast about Apple’s compliance with EU digital competition rules from a civil society perspective. Listen here: euractiv.com/section/digita…

New from Simonetta Vezzoso and Jürgen Bering in Tech Policy Press: why a recent judgement by a German court against Meta concerning an abuse of a dominance position has important implications for protecting fundamental rights on the Internet. Read here: techpolicy.press/metas-fundamen…

BTW, one week left 👉🏻 article19.org/dma-enforcemen…

Today we called on Media Freedom Coalition to review Lord Neuberger’s role as Chair of the High Level Panel of Legal Experts on #MediaFreedom in light of his ongoing support of a system in #HongKong that neither respects media freedoms nor broader #humanrights! article19.org/resources/hong…

Lord Neuberger resignation from High Level Panel on #MediaFreedom, given his role in #JimmyLai trial, was long overdue. He & other overseas non-permanent judges must resign from #HongKong court & distance themselves from system that violates #humanrights! shorturl.at/axAXQ

“Platforms benefit from amplifying radical and unpleasant content.” There is “too much focus on users speech” rather than the business practices of platforms, says a legal officer at Article19 Chantal Joris. 📻shorturl.at/eUTsK | Lord Ed Vaizey | #TimesRadio

Together with Access Now EFF we call on Thierry Breton to stop the political posturing – and focus on #DSA enforcement that respects human rights article19.org/resources/eu-p…

#Slovakia use of Pegasus spyware raises serious concerns for #democracy, #humanrights, #freespeech and #mediafreedom. Urgent need for transparency and accountability in government surveillance practices! shorturl.at/deJtu

Au revoir Monsieur Thierry Breton! We'll miss our spirited debates on content moderation and DSA! We hope the next commissioner prioritises robust competition measures to address Big Tech dominance and fair, open digital markets! #FreeExpression #DSA #DMA #bigtech European Commission

🚨 Slovakia's plan for AI-powered cameras in schools raises major #humanrights concerns. Mass surveillance chills #freespeech, #privacy and other rights. The plan must be dropped! #Surveillance must be targeted, necessary, proportionate and respect human rights #EU #Slovakia

Forthcoming #SummitOfTheFuture is an opportunity for Member States to advance #freespeech compliant recommendations on information integrity. Check our take on #UN Global Principles for Information Integrity #HumanRights article19.org/resources/un-a…

We joined 60+ organisations across #EU in calling for #AlgorithmicPluralism. We advocate for open social networks and user choice in recommendation systems. This aligns with our commitment to #freeExpression in the #AI era #HumanRights #FreeSpeech #France shorturl.at/eJorj

So Oversight Board announced a new Appeals Centre in #Europe. But we need more information, incl. about its structure, staffing & long-term funding (beyond "one-time grant"). Transparency is essential for building trust in this initiative!🤔 #ContentModeration #DSA #HumanRights

6 days to go! Join ARTICLE 19 Asia's Michael Caster alongside Columbia Global Freedom of Expression for the webinar "The Power of Song: Repercussions for Freedom of Expression and Digital Rights in Hong Kong". 🗓️ October 16 | 09:00-10:30 ET globalfreedomofexpression.columbia.edu/events/the-pow…

Tomorrow is 7 years since brave investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered. If in London, join us for a vigil at 10 AM outside the Malta High Commission, 36-38 Piccadilly, W1J 0LE. Let’s unite against impunity and demand justice! #JusticeForDaphne #EndImpunity

ARTICLE 19 welcomes the most recent report of Irene Khan, which examines with nuance the freedom of expression implications of Israel's war on Gaza -- both in Gaza and globally. Read more: article19.org/resources/un-s…

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Helen Darbishire today. For 10 years at Article she championed #righttoknow & inspired all who knew her. Her visionary leadership transformed our community. Thank you, Helen, for your light and dedication. You will always be in our💔

We welcome today's ECHR CEDH decision in Kolbaya & Others v. Russia affirming that "foreign agent" law violates right to #freespeech. We intervened in this case. Such important step for protecting NGOs and activists from state interference #humanrights lnkd.in/eg7J5eiJ

Remembering Paddy Coulter, our beloved former International Board Chair. His passion for #freespeech & his compassionate spirit made lasting impact on all of us. Paddy will be missed but his light will shine on in our work and in ❤️of those he inspired! ☘️ shorturl.at/JOKF2

Check our take on hearings of #EU Commissioner-designates. We welcome commitments to enforce #DSA, #DMA & #EMFA & focus on protecting #freespeech, media independence and reining in #BigTech power. This aligns with our priorities for new European Commission shorturl.at/fRhTo