Ursula Is Not Just a Villain in The Little Mermaid, But a Free Speech Arsonist in Real Life
Ursula von der Leyen praised the European Union's commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day, highlighting the European Media Freedom Act. Critics, however, accuse the EU of hypocrisy, citing proposed regulations on VPNs, online content, and social media platforms. The debate reflects broader concerns about free speech, digital rights, and the EU's regulatory power.
- ▪Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the EU's support for press freedom and the protection of journalists on World Press Freedom Day.
- ▪The EU has proposed regulations that would restrict the use of VPNs and require age verification, drawing criticism over free speech implications.
- ▪Elon Musk rejected EU censorship demands on X, stating that freedom of speech is worth more than 120 million euros in fines.
- ▪Critics compare EU digital policies to authoritarian control, citing concerns over surveillance and suppression of dissent.
- ▪The European Media Freedom Act aims to protect media from interference, but opponents argue the EU simultaneously undermines free expression through regulation.
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Ursula Is Not Just a Villain in The Little Mermaid, But a Free Speech Arsonist in Real Life David Strom 8:00 AM | May 05, 2026 Grok/David Strom No wonder Keir Starmer is working hard to get the UK back into the clutches of the European Union and why he has mused about building a strategic relationship with China. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); He shares their values, especially when it comes to free speech.
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