Walz to launch media blitz to woo male voters
Walzโs folksy relatability on TV played a central role in elevating him to Harrisโ running mate this summer.
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Bitcoin creator is Peter Todd, HBO film says
Documentary claims a Canadian developer is the real Satoshi Nakamoto.
Elon Musk amplifies hurricane disinformation while boosting Trump
The billionaire is using the power of his social media platform to spread falsehoods that officials say are hampering recovery efforts.
How did the far right win in Austria? To understand, look to its global networks | Julia Ebner
The Freedom party hasnโt only harnessed discontent at home โ it is drawing on once-fringe ideas that have spread around the worldโWe will kick upwards and clamp down on those who donโt mean well for usโ, said Herbert Kickl in May 2023. Under Kicklโs le…
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? Itโs not looking good, Gastein [โฆ]
Iranians indicted in connection with Trump campaign hack
The indictment could be unveiled as soon as Friday.
Trade policy: 20 people to meet at Tory conference
POLITICO curates a lineup of the top players influencing the Conservativesโ Brexit and trade policies.
Tech policy: 20 people to meet at Tory conference
We break down the 20 figures shaping the Conservativesโ tech policy in opposition.
UK energy policy: 20 people to lobby at Conservative conference
LONDON โ The Conservative Party โgot trounced in the polls,โ ex-Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho admitted earlier this month. After 14 years controlling Westminsterโs levers of power, voters dumped the Tories unceremoniously from office overnight in July. And yet โ the party is already regrouping, jumping on energy bills and cost-of-living as one basis for a [โฆ]
Show me the money, Gastein says
SNEAK PEEK โย Gastein day 1 kicks off with a plea to ramp up investment in health โ and ways to do it. โ Can tech help to close the gender health gap? Some think so, but only if its funded and reaches all in need. โ Is COP29 the breakthrough year for health and [โฆ]
UK energy policy: 20 people to lobby at Labour conference
Who to look out for in Liverpool this weekend.
Tech policy: 20 people to meet at Labour conference
We break down the 20 figures inside and outside government shaping Labourโs tech policy.
Why the Kremlin loves social media
This weekโs indictment of a social media content firm shows how itโs getting easier and easier for Russia to influence U.S. elections.
Foreign influence attempts are the new normal for American elections
As attempted foreign interference in elections continues to evolve, so does the response to it. Officials are grappling with questions of how to hold bad actors accountable while preserving trust in the system.
FBI dossier reveals Putinโs secret psy-ops in Europe
Russian psychological warriors identified Germany as a particularly vulnerable target for Moscow’s influence, U.S. law enforcement says.
Trumpโs Orbรกn embrace sparks some US Republicans to sound the alarm
Groups seeking the former presidentโs favor have highlighted pro-Russian Hungarian leaders and talking points.
Memes, GIFs and selfies: How social media is influencing political campaigns
How Harris and Trump choose to connect with young voters online could make or break their 2024 presidential campaigns.
Romanian police raid Andrew Tateโs home amid human trafficking probe
Internet personality Andrew Tate’s home near Bucharest was raided by law enforcement on Wednesday (21 August), a Reuters witness said, as Romanian police launched four searches in an investigation into crimes including human trafficking and sex with a …
Keir Starmerโs plan to tackle the far right? Fill some potholes.
Labour wants to show government can work after a wave of social unrest.
Trump says heโs โentitled to personal attacksโ on Harris
Over and over, Trump went after Harris personally โ a tactic top allies have cautioned against him doing.
Russia to promote anti-Ukraine politicians ahead of US election: Report
Meta says Russia-based online influence campaigns would focus on weakening the West’s support for the Eastern European country.
UK probes whether โstate actorsโ stoked far-right riots
False claims about the identity of a murder suspect have spread far and wide online.
Brands take centre stage in Paris
Plus; social media influencers make themselves heard by using their platform to help drive the sport forward
European Commission pushes for DSA enforcement tools
The Commission is pushing for better enforcement tools for the Digital Services Act, the EU’s landmark content moderation law, in two documents, including provisions on protection of minors, regulation of influencers, and addictive design.
How California Democrats learned to stop worrying and love Kamala Harris
The vice president has united her home stateโs political class behind her and, for now, silenced the doubters.
JD Vance has a bunch of weird views on gender
Overt chauvinism is the unifying thread of the New Right.
To do: 6 thorny issues lurking in MEPsโ inboxes
From creating an EU-wide money market to protecting kids online, POLITICO looks at what lies ahead for lawmakers.
Rights groups decry lack of Roma MEPs amid far-right gains
Six million Roma people living across the EU will have no direct voice as new parliament sits, activists sayFrom influencers to activists, hailing from Spain to Slovakia, the more than 700 newly elected members of the European parliament will gather on…
Mbappรฉ calls far-right election win catastrophic and urges action
France captain Kylian Mbappรฉ said gains by the far-right National Rally party in last weekendโs first round of French parliamentary elections were catastrophic and on Thursday urged French voters to come out against them.
โWeโve all enabled the situationโ: Democrats turn on Bidenโs inner sanctum post debate
The senior teamโs management of Biden has grown more strictly controlled as his term has gone on.
Next Commission should have mid-term review of digital rulebook, revise audiovisual media directive
The next European Commission should carry out a review of its digital rulebook mid-term and revise the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), says an internal briefing document seen by Euractiv.
Influencers and politicians – meet the most connected lawmakers
A Cypriot, a Czech, a Frenchman, and a Spaniard, with diverse backgrounds, ideologies, and motivations. All social media stars set to join the European Parliament.
Influencers, activists and an army general: new MEPs heading to European parliament
Intake of lawmakers after the election also includes some controversial figures to keep an eye onWhile attention has focused on gains made by far-right and centrist parties in the European Parliament elections, this termโs intake includes an assorted โ…
Influencer sweeps Cyprus EU elections, acts as a bulwark against far right
As Cypriot members of the European Parliament (MEPs) formally dressed in suits, commentated on the results of the European Parliament on national TV, one newly-elected parliamentarian,ย celebrated with a โdabโ.
From likes to votes: Croatia Gen Z influencer goes for EU seat
Nina Skoฤak’s TikTok videos get hundreds of thousands of views and the young makeup and vintage fashion expert hopes her popularity will win her a seat in the European Parliament on Sunday (9 June).
โUncharted terrainโ: How officials, campaigners and fact-checkers tackle AIโs influence on elections around the world
Developing countries, many of which hold elections this year, struggle to keep up with the emerging tech absent regulations and technical know-how.
Watchmakers enjoy uptick in Gen Z buyers
Luxury brands adopt an informal approach as social media trends and influencers stoke interest among younger buyers
Anatomy of a scroll: Inside TikTokโs AI-powered algorithms
Israel or Palestine? What users see in their social media feeds related to the Middle East crisis and other global political events is determined by opaque AI-powered curation systems.
As the mediaโs resources dwindle, itโll only get harder to tell fact from fake
Fewer checks and balances across most mainstream media groups mean an increasing threat of reputational damage.
All aboard Turkey’s Dogu Express, the legendary train ride from west to east
For more than 60 years, the Dogu Express train has connected Turkey’s capital Ankara to the eastern city of Kars. Once a well-kept secret, Instagram influencers have recently turned the trip into one of the country’s main tourist attractions. Tickets …
Restaurant review: Da Long Yi
A bustling hot pot experience honing in on tastes of tradition flavor and community.
Time to ban TikTok in the EU
Imagine it was the height of the Cold War, and London, Paris or Washington had decided to allow Soviet propaganda to be freely broadcast to every family home.
Council of EU prepares implementation call for next mandate, Space Law postponed
Welcome to Euractivโs Tech Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU.
Final draft of Council working group conclusions calls for โpolicies and instrumentsโ for influencers
The final draft of the Council of Europe’s audiovisual working group does away with a line on a “coordinate” approach.
EU political parties promise to steer clear of deepfakes ahead of election
The voluntary EU code of conduct includes a promise to not produce, use or disseminate “any form of deceptive content.”
The Berlaymonster retires!
The popular satirical social media account is being handed over to an “anonymous” new owner.
Dozens jailed in France’s largest cyberbully case
A total of 28 people convicted for targeting Magali Berdah in a campaign against “thieving influencers”.
Dozens jailed in France’s largest cyberbully case
A total of 28 people convicted for targeting Magali Berdah in a campaign against “thieving influencers”.
Council strengthens call to make influencers accountable for their actions
The Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU is taking a stronger position on the accountability of influencers for content shared online, according to a draft document dated 13 March and seen by Euractiv.
โPussyfooting around Putin doesnโt workโ: Canadaโs deputy PM is calling out the West
Chrystia Freeland is fighting for Ukraine โ and for political survival.
Steve Bannonโs man in Italy wins fight over right-wing โgladiator schoolโ
Victorious former EU Parliament staffer said the court verdict was a blow against “politically driven” prosecutions elsewhere of Donald Trump-allied figures.
Hunt attempts to woo first-time buyers
SNEAK PEEK โ SCOOP: Hunt to court first-time buyers with lifetime ISA shake-up. โย Bim Afolami defends โdamp squibโ Edinburgh reforms. โKing Charles III will be on your fivers from June 5. Good morning! Weโre writing to you from our London HQ. Perhaps one day weโll write from the BT Tower, which is due to become [โฆ]
EU probe finds most influencers skirting Internal Market rules
Watching a favourite influencer chow down on the latest fast food fad or cocktail may feel like entertainment, but those posts are likely adverts in disguise, the EU said Wednesday (14 February).