20.01.2026 10.35

Today (19/01/26) MEPs Alexandra Geese together with Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová have initiated a cross-party letter signed by 54 Members of the European Parliament from EPP, S&D, Renew, Greens/EFA, and The Left, addressed to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

We are calling on the European Commission to take urgent action and build European social media platforms following the recent Grok scandal—where platform X was flooded with disturbing AI-generated images, including child sexual abuse material. Europeans deserve safer digital spaces and real alternatives to US-based platforms.

We urge the Commission to:
- Invest in European tech initiatives;
- Support the development of user-focused, European-owned networks;
- Guarantee robust data portability rights for all users.

As Europe faces growing pressure from foreign interests and relies heavily on external tech infrastructure, decisive leadership is needed to protect our digital sovereignty—and our citizens.

Source: www.linkedin.com/posts/alexandra-geese-b9059229_joint-letter-to-com-president-vdl-activity-7419070661102411776-W9lK?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAADcNEoBhVGIM_dPIkyBf8AfasSXM2ryoZY