Former Biden COVID coordinator says pandemic ‘probably was a lab leak’
He emphasised that no one outside China can know with certainty and called for greater transparency and accountability from Chinese officials.
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German neo-Nazi is officially allowed to call himself Adolfa
Formerly known as André B., the man from the Apolda area completed the official name and gender change in 2025.
Bolloré media condemn expulsion of Russian commentator as attack on free speech
The media groups rejected the implication that controversial political views should justify exclusion from public debate.
‘Instant karma’: Woman crashes car after hurling insult at Nigel Farage
The Reform UK leader shared the footage of the incident online, adding that it was "instant karma".
‘VPNs are lawful technical tools,’ says EU Court in landmark Anne Frank copyright ruling
The decision is notable because VPNs have increasingly come under political and regulatory pressure in Europe.
EBU and European Athletics issue TV guidelines to curb ‘sexualisation’ of women’s sport
It advises producers and camera operators to prioritise athletic performance while avoiding shots that could be perceived as objectifying female competitors.
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‘Abuse’ threshold in new conversion therapy bill worries free speech campaigners in the UK
Under the proposed legislation, only conduct that meets the definition of "abusive" could amount to an offence.
Paris police ban hard-left music concert over fears of anti-police agitation
The event was due to take place on June 21 evening at Paris's Place de la République.
Tusk calls killing of anti-Putin Russian artist in Poland a political murder
The artist, who worked under the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky and whose real name was Robert Kuzovkov, was shot dead on June 15 in Biała Podlaska.
Ex-chair of UK’s media watchdog slams progressives over urge to stifle free speech
The remarks have drawn sharp criticism from former Ofcom insiders and academics.
Belgian court convicts nationalist activist for lecture that would be protected in the US
The case stemmed from a two-hour lecture organised by the Nationalistische Studentenvereniging Leuven on the topic of "regenerative agriculture".
European Court of Human Rights rules vulgar online insults against officials fall outside free speech
The Court emphasised that the message used aggressive, sexually explicit insults and was posted on a widely used social media platform.
Finnish MP convicted for hate speech over ‘anti-Lgbt pamphlet’ appeals to top EU Court
Finnish MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen has announced that she will appeal against the judgment of the Supreme Court of Finland at the European…
Appeals court acquits German comedian over tasteless Trump assassination ‘jokes’
An appeal court in Berlin has upheld the acquittal of Sebastian Hotz, a German leftist comedian who had been charged with “condoning criminal offences” after…
Finland convicts MP for hate speech over 2004 pamphlet supporting classic Christianity
Finland’s Supreme Court has found parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen guilty of “hate speech” relating to the expression of her beliefs on marriage and sexual…
Belgian media outlet officially reprimanded for publishing JD Vance speech in full
A right-leaning news outlet in Belgium, 21News, violated journalistic ethics by publishing the complete transcript of the speech made by US Vice-President J D Vance…
Top Italian comedian withdraws from Sanremo Festival amid free speech controversy
The debate over freedom of expression in Italy has been reignited after a top Italian comedian decided to withdraw from the Sanremo Music Festival.
Chile’s new President Kast warns free speech is under threat
Chile’s newly elected President, José Antonio Kast, said society is suffering from an overabundance of “isms” that are eroding long-standing values — a…
Swiss man jailed for Facebook comment criticising trans ideology
A man from Switzerland has been handed a prison sentence for posting a comment on Facebook that supposedly denigrated trans people.
Finland’s Supreme Court to rule on landmark ‘Bible hate speech’ case
Finland's Supreme Court is set to give its final ruling in the high-profile free speech case involving former interior minister and Christian Democrat MP Päivi…
LinkedIn given green light to delete accurate content
A Berlin court has ruled that LinkedIn was right to block and suspend accounts that posted about Covid-19, despite the posts being correct.
Rumble wins court case against French Government and regains access to France
Video-sharing platform Rumble announced it will restore full access to its services in France after a victory in a French court.
Free speech advocates call for review of ‘censorious’ EU Digital Services Act
A large number of academics, politicians and journalists are urging the European Commission to better protect free speech and change course with the Digital Services…
Finland’s top court to revisit ex-minister’s free-speech case after seven-year legal battle
Finland’s Supreme Court has scheduled an oral hearing in a long-running free-speech case involving Christian Democrat parliamentarian and former interior minister…
Court rules German comedian’s tweets mocking assassination attempt on Trump ‘unpunishable satire’
The Berlin District Court has ruled that a social media post by comedian Sebastian Hotz about the assassination attempt on US President Donald Trump constituted…
German court slaps down library ‘warning labels’ on ‘controversial books’
Germany’s Higher Administrative Court in Münster has ruled that the city library must remove politically charged warning labels from two controversial books.
Want to exercise freedom of speech? Not when European lawfare cuts your throat
It’s no secret that Europe has a serious problem with free speech.
Free speech or incitement? Glastonbury punk and rap acts ignite political firestorm
Punk duo Bob Vylan and rap group Kneecap’s sets at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival have triggered criminal probes and a revoked US visa, amid accusations of hate…
Litmus test for Christian views? Finland’s top court to hear MP Räsänen free speech case
Finland’s Supreme Court is preparing to hold an oral hearing in the high-profile free speech case of former Interior Minister and Christian Democrat MP Päivi…
Interrogation, arrest, prosecution: Free speech does not exist in Europe
On June 5 in Brussels, a duo were arrested for disturbing the peace. The pair, a man and a woman, were not assaulting anyone, nor were they threatening anyone.