AnalysisIS terrorists are let in. European nationalists are thrown out. What does this really say about our "Swedish values"?
freedom of speech
German police raids target 170 suspected thought criminals
EuropeAccused of insulting the country's leaders or expressing prohibited opinions on social media.
USA condemns German police raids against “thought criminals”
World“Insulting someone is not a crime. This is Orwellian, and everyone in Europe and the US must reject this lunacy", JD Vance declares.
Too much free speech on X – Major Swedish newspaper DN leaves platform
TechEditor-in-chief Peter Wolodarski complains that "the climate on X has become more harsh and extreme" since Elon Musk took over.
How Trump plans to “shatter the left’s censorship regime”
WorldHere are the President's sweeping promises to guarantee freedom of expression on social media.
British government wants to censor “legal but harmful” speech in wake of riots
EuropeSocial media companies can be punished for failing to take action against "legal but harmful content".
Cartoon of the week
Danish man convicted for “racist” jokes
Denmark"There are comedians in Denmark and all over the world making the same jokes," the 28-year-old argued in his defense.
Draconian “online hate speech” law proposed in Canada
WorldHas been criticized as part of liberal prime minister Justin Trudeau's authoritarian woke agenda.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Swedish publisher jailed for libel
Sweden–A bizarre verdict. This is an attack on Swedish press freedom, said Kent Ekeroth, the site's founder.
Danish petition criticizes new ‘Koranic laws’
DenmarkPoints out that the legislation has turned out to be more extensive than previously thought.
Musk promises to cover legal costs for those fired after tweets
WorldEncourages people to get in touch if this happens: "No upper limit"
“The world’s largest meeting ground is better and more vibrant than ever”
LettersTwitter is freer than ever under Elon Musk's leadership and its popularity speaks for itself - people love it! writes the signature Enlightener.
British parliamentary staff told to report ‘transphobic’ colleagues
World'Transphobic behavior' should be identified and reported to the Parliament's 'diversity department'.
Ireland’s draconian “hate crime” law approved by the lower house
WorldThe mere possession of "hateful" material on one's computer will be a criminal offense.
