New EU plan for online extremism has modest promise

The EU wants to suppress the entire digital ecosystem of extremist and terrorist groups, but solutions are double-edged

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  • Which authority?
  • Lessons from 'NetzDG'
  • Feasibility doubts
  • Overemphasis on large platforms?
  • Potential for abuse
  • Platforms' power
  • Broader approach

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