EU’s Jourova Backs Twitter Trump Label

The transcript discusses Twitter's moderation policy, particularly in relation to President Trump's tweets, and the broader implications for social media platforms. It highlights the EU's efforts to combat disinformation, especially in the context of COVID-19, and the importance of consistent rules across platforms. The conversation also touches on the impact of disinformation on elections, referencing past events like the US presidential elections and Brexit. Finally, it addresses the legal implications of a German court ruling on the ECB, emphasizing the primacy of EU law.

What was the European perspective on Twitter's moderation of President Trump's tweets?

• It was ignored by European officials.

• It was viewed as censorship.

• It was considered brave and risky.

• It was seen as unnecessary.

How have American platforms' views on content moderation changed over the years?

• They have become more lenient.

• They have remained the same.

• They have stopped moderating content altogether.

• They are now considering methods to label misinformation.

What is the EU's plan regarding COVID-19 related disinformation?

• To rely solely on social media platforms.

• To ignore it completely.

• To announce measures and cooperate with platforms.

• To ban all social media platforms.

What is the EU's stance on freedom of expression in relation to illegal content?

• It is absolute and unrestricted.

• It is prioritized but not absolute.

• It is not a concern for the EU.

• It is completely restricted.

What lessons did the EU learn from past elections regarding disinformation?

• Disinformation is easily controlled.

• Disinformation is only a problem in the US.

• Disinformation can influence voter preferences.

• Disinformation has no impact on elections.

What is the EU's approach to ensuring fair elections?

• Encouraging the use of AI in campaigns.

• Preventing dirty methods and AI deployment.

• Ignoring disinformation.

• Allowing any form of campaigning.

What was the EU's response to the German court ruling on the ECB?

• They agreed with the ruling.

• They questioned the independence of the ECB.

• They reaffirmed the primacy of EU law.

• They ignored the ruling.