Europe Today Dictators are "testing the borders of Europe" - Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Dec 8, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled opposition leader from Belarus, shares her insights on the ongoing struggle for democracy in her country. She discusses the invigorating impact of her husband's release on the movement and emphasizes the need for Europe to maintain a strong stance against dictatorial aggression. Tsikhanouskaya warns about hybrid tactics employed by regimes testing Europe's resolve, while advocating for unwavering support for Ukraine and a unified European approach to regional security.
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US Paper Frames Europe's Domestic Politics As Risk
- The leaked US national security document frames European domestic issues as risks to civilisation and welcomes patriotic parties.
- Maria Tadeo notes the document is unusual and reads as political interference rather than pure security analysis.
EU Uses New Digital Rules To Penalise X
- The European Commission fined X €120 million under the Digital Services Act for multiple transparency breaches.
- Maria Tadeo says the Commission believes the fine is legally sound and invites Musk to challenge it in court.
Musk's Year Of Clashes With Brussels
- Jakub Janis recounts a timeline of Musk's clashes with EU regulators across 2024, from secret deal claims to political endorsements.
- He highlights that the fine targets consumer fraud practices like selling verification to bots and blocking researchers.