Sweden and Norway rethink cashless society plans over Russia security fears

Rise in hybrid warfare and cyber-attacks blamed on pro-Russia groups prompt Nordic neighbours to backpedal Sweden and Norway are backpedalling on plans for cashless societies over fears that fully digital payment systems would leave them vulnerable to …

World leaders tout AMR declaration, while NGOs sigh

SNEAK PEEK โ€” Leaders have agreed to a political declaration on antimicrobial resistance. NGOs are disappointed, but is it really so bad? โ€” The World Health Organization has allied with TikTok to curb the spread of health misinformation. โ€” What will it take to be prepared for the next pandemic? Itโ€™s not looking good, Gastein [โ€ฆ]

Slovak general elections result: the EUโ€™s DSA enforcement challenges ahead

Slovaks voted last Saturday on 30 September, but criticism abounded over the extensive abuse of political disinformation across online platforms โ€“ just as the Digital Services Act (DSA), the legislation tackling illegal content online, entered into for…

โ€˜Disinformation led by political leadersโ€™: Slovak DSA enforcement challenged

The EU’s regulation of disinformation and illegal content is being put to the test in Slovakia ahead of general elections at a time when some consider political leaders are using disinformation to boost their popularity with the electorate.