CorbettReport.com - Feature Interviews Interview 1956 - How the EU Manufactures Misinformation with Norman Lewis
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Jun 19, 2025 
Norman Lewis, a writer and innovation consultant focusing on EU policies, dives into the murky waters of misinformation. He discusses the EU's tactics that blur the line between hate speech and free speech, raising critical concerns about public debate. Lewis critiques the paternalistic use of acronyms by organizations attempting to control discourse and highlights the struggle against dissent post-Brexit. He also explores the implications of AI and surveillance on free speech, urging the need for political action to safeguard democratic values.
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EU's Funded Propaganda Network
- The EU funds over 349 projects targeting hate speech and disinformation with almost 650 million euros.
- These projects don't seek truth but reinforce pre-assumed threats to democracy, acting as propaganda to legitimize censorship.
Disinformation as Censorship Tool
- The fight against disinformation in the EU is an attack on free speech and dissent.
- Language is twisted in Orwellian 'newspeak' to delegitimize legitimate political contestation.
Euphemisms Mask Control
- The EU uses euphemistic language like 'content moderation' and 'services' to mask censorship.
- Digital Services Act sounds technical but is effectively speech policing under the guise of regulation.
