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EPISODE · Feb 14, 2026 · 36 MIN

How The EU Destroys Freedom Of Speech

from Joannes Wyckmans Podcast · host Joannes J.A. Wyckmans

The Erosion of Freedom of Expression in the European Union: A Briefing DocumentExecutive SummaryThe European Union is undergoing a profound transformation characterized by the systematic suppression of freedom of speech and the centralization of censorship authorities. Evidence suggests that the EU Commission has evolved into a censorship body, pressuring digital platforms to silence lawful but "politically inconvenient" speech. This shift is exemplified by the extra-legal sanctioning of private citizens, such as Colonel Jacques Baud, and the implementation of the Digital Services Act to control public discourse.Central themes include the "kickback game" between national governments and EU institutions to bypass legal safeguards, the use of reputation-based smear campaigns to silence dissent, and the alignment of mainstream media with NATO narratives. The current trajectory suggests a transition from democratic governance toward a "war-mongering despotism," driven by failing geopolitical investments and the rise of a multipolar world order.

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